BR and Bank Accounts

badwolf594

Just after some advice re opening a new basic bank account before I submit my BR.

Would it be best to open a new basic account in my name, or just transfer my salary & pension payments into my wife's existing current account and then use her account for payments etc?

Many thanks for any advice anyone can give.

luvchocolate

I would always open my own basic bank account to be honest. Keeps things simpler 

Sonic101

I agree with luvchocolate.

When you've declared bankruptcy you may have to provide bank statements, etc., so for that reason alone it will be a lot less complicated to keep your finances separate.

In terms of basic bank accounts, Nationwide flexbasic is pretty good, also Barclays basic has a good rep here.