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Burnley Building Society

andyjbee
andyjbee Posts: 2 Newbie
in Savings & investments
My elderly parents have just found a paying in book from the BBS which no longer exists. This dates back to 1978 and they are quite certain that they never drew out there remaining balance of wait for it..... £2.11 does this money still exist or are they clutching at straws do you think..

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  • Ian_W
    Ian_W Posts: 3,778 Forumite
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    It will do somewhere - have a look at the lost accounts tracing page HERE.

    FYI £2.11 in 1978 is worth about £8.50 applying RPI and should be into double figures applying savings interest rates - so don't crack open the bubbly if you do find it for them!!
  • andyjbee
    andyjbee Posts: 2 Newbie
    Filled in the form. Didn't take long. I'll return and let you know the outcome thanks again Ian:beer:
  • oldfella
    oldfella Posts: 1,534 Forumite
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    I have just paid off a BBS mortgage so can tell you with some confidence that they are owned by Abbey

    Mike
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