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bank account check?

hi, when applying for a credit card ans the company ask for your bank accout details. what exactly do they need them for. ie can they see your balance and your transactions?? thanks

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  • RichL74
    RichL74 Posts: 938 Forumite
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    No they cant, it's just so they know you have some kind of bank account it's more of an identity check in a way that you are who you say you are.
  • ah ok thanks for the help.
  • RichL74
    RichL74 Posts: 938 Forumite
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    Unless of course you bank with the same bank you have applied for you credit card with!!
  • zerog
    zerog Posts: 2,478 Forumite
    Also helps them to identify your credit file if your addresses don't match exactly.
  • JimmyTheWig
    JimmyTheWig Posts: 12,199 Forumite
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    But you will also be agreeing to a credit check, where they will be able to see what debts you currently have (including a current account overdraft any any account - not just the one you put on the form).
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