How to get confirmation of discharge??

bradztheman

I was discharged in June, (as it shows on my credit file)..

I never received any letter confirming this.

I went into natwest and they said in order to open a current account if i am discharged bankrupt, they need to see a letter confirming this..

How on earth do i get one??

alastairq

Discharge is automatic....hence , no letters are sent out.

For written confirmation [why on earth a bank cannot check for themselves, I don't know?}....either write to your Official Reciever, and ask for written confirmation of Discharge...or, contact your Court, who will provide similar, but at a considerable cost.

bradztheman

alastairq wrote: »

Discharge is automatic....hence , no letters are sent out.

For written confirmation [why on earth a bank cannot check for themselves, I don't know?}....either write to your Official Reciever, and ask for written confirmation of Discharge...or, contact your Court, who will provide similar, but at a considerable cost.

I emailed: discharge.queries@insolvency.gsi.gov.uk

And got this responce

Thank you for your e-mail to the Insolvency Enquiry Line.

Please provide the following information:


1) Your current and previous address

2) Date of Birth

3) National Insurance number

4) Bankrupt number of what year and what court

I will then able to provide you with written confirmation of your discharge from bankruptcy.

Regards.

philnicandevan

one thing to bear in mind as well Barclays Bank can be a pain in the rear in 6+ years of bankruptcy they are the only bank that insist on an official court discharge cert (£65 or so..free on certain benefits though) never had an issue with other banks....weird

bradztheman

Its free if you email that email i provided above. Spoke to natwest and they require a certificate of discharge to open a current account too. Barclays womt accept me either way now because i accrued debt with them after my bankruptcy.