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Bank Reference While Bankrupt (Scotland)
SkintyMcSkintypants
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Hi, I was made bankrupt a few weeks ago 
and am looking to rent a new property. The prospective landlady is requesting a bank reference, however.
Will this reveal my bankrupt status?
The account I am using since bankruptcy has only been active in the last six months. Will that matter?
I do have enough funds for the rent etc.
and am looking to rent a new property. The prospective landlady is requesting a bank reference, however.Will this reveal my bankrupt status?
The account I am using since bankruptcy has only been active in the last six months. Will that matter?
I do have enough funds for the rent etc.
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Just to update on this, it all was OK. The new landlady is satisfied with the bank reference and the new lease is signed.
From what I gather, a bank reference is not a credit check, they just verify that you are who you say you are and that the ID documents were checked on opening the account and that you can afford to pay the rent.
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Glad to hear all went OK. Thanks for the update.
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