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RE SUN COMPETITION WINNERS

Hi does anyone know if it is normal for The sun to request bank account details for their competition wins, and if it is safe to send them please?

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  • Ms_Dee
    Ms_Dee Posts: 8,051 Forumite
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    The Sun usually give away cash and transfer straight into your bank account.
    As long as it is just your account number and sort code, then that should be fine.
    Never give your long number or 3 digit code on the back.
    Thank you to everyone who posts competitions and good luck to everyone who enters.
  • ak1065
    ak1065 Posts: 302 Forumite
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    ok thankyou :)
  • I won with The Sun and yes they need bank details as they pay via BACS.
  • ak1065
    ak1065 Posts: 302 Forumite
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    thanks comping_Mouse
  • Skippycat
    Skippycat Posts: 5,976 Forumite
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    Yes, I have won a cash prize from the Sun before. I had to provide my bank details so that it could be transferred.
    2022 wins include.... £1,000 cheque £150 ASDA gift card £250 Impericon gift voucher £100 cheque £100 of plant bulbs £100 Bower Collective voucher
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