Temporary bank account

unlucky67

I've just discovered that I now need to give ebay my bank account details to sell on their site- I do rarely sell anything on there and I suspect this is just something I have 'missed' ...

I really don't want to give them my main bank account details - which is tied in with my and my children's saving accounts. (I don't use my debit card online for similar reasons)

Does anyone know of a work around? I am thinking I might need to open some kind of temporary/little used account (or find another selling site!)

Any recommendations?  Or other ideas?

Thanks 

Actually if anyone has a similar recommendation for a small charity too that would be handy...(I have meaning to look into this - someone has just done a fundraiser for us using Wonderful.org -which is great except now our main account is filled up with £5 donations/transactions - reconciling it is going to be a pain...)

Thanks again

lr1277

You could open a 2nd account with your current provider.

I think this means no need for credit searches etc.

At one point I had 3 accounts with 'my' bank, each used for a different purpose. One of those accounts had zero overdraft as I didn't want any chance of going overdrawn on that account.

Rob5342

I can't see why it's any different to giving your bank details when you do your annual energy switch or phone upgrade. 

If you want a separate account then just open one, there are loads around. Monzo and Starling are nice modern banks. 

Nasqueron

I don't see the problem with this - how else could they transfer the money from your sale to you without your bank details? It also verifies your ID and that you are a legitimate seller.

As above, setup a new account if you want one just for ebay, I would add Kroo to the list as they pay interest on your current account, a little more than starling offer.