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Halifax "Check details are up-to-date" in app - Data check

TestyTesty

TestyTesty Posts: 3 Newbie

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12 October 2021 at 10:31AM in Budgeting & bank accounts

Newbie here. Just logged onto the Halifax app this morning and saw a message asking for employment details among other things. Seen other threads on here about this (which I couldn't resurrect) - I've skipped for now.

Whats everyones thoughts on this, has anyone completed it?

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Shakin_Steve Posts: 2,853 Forumite

12 October 2021 at 10:38AM

All part of 'Know your customer', nothing sinister.

I came into this world with nothing and I've got most of it left.
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TestyTesty Posts: 3 Newbie

12 October 2021 at 11:36AM

Thanks Shakin. Was just a bit concerned about any consequences if I didn't do it.

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Shakin_Steve Posts: 2,853 Forumite

12 October 2021 at 12:32PM

TestyTesty said:

Thanks Shakin. Was just a bit concerned about any consequences if I didn't do it.

If you don't do it, they'll keep on at you till you do.

I came into this world with nothing and I've got most of it left.
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born_again Posts: 23,893 Forumite

12 October 2021 at 12:35PM

TestyTesty said:

Thanks Shakin. Was just a bit concerned about any consequences if I didn't do it.

Well some banks will limit your account. Or in extreme cases close them down...

Life in the slow lane
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TestyTesty Posts: 3 Newbie

12 October 2021 at 1:27PM

Crikey, limit as in stop you doing certain things? - Thanks all will get onto it now.

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