Cash ISA married / maiden name transfer issue.

dj_air_eye
dj_air_eye Posts: 15 Forumite
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edited 24 September 2024 at 12:24PM in ISAs & tax-free savings
Last year I took out a 1yr cash ISA with Nat West which has now matured and is languishing in their low paying instant access ISA.
I tried to transfer it to another provider but it was rejected as the names didn't match.
The issue is that although I am married I kept a Nat West current account open for my self -employed work as everyone knows me by that name in my business. My main (married name) current account is with Nationwide.
Obviously at the time I overlooked the fact that it would be a problem come maturity and Nat West simply processed my application in my maiden name.
Unfortunately I have none of the required  ID documents in my maiden name so the new provider won't accept my transfer.
Is there a way out of this dilemma without losing my ISA protection.

Thanks







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  • Brie
    Brie Posts: 14,108 Ambassador
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    Marriage certificate.  It will have your previous name as well as your current one to link the two.

    I've been asked for this by NatWest when I've received a cheque intended for me but with my forename and my OH's surname on it.  
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  • The new provider has stated that in order to make the transfer

    "All details must match"
  • mebu60
    mebu60 Posts: 1,482 Forumite
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    Can you submit a change of name by marriage request to Nat West just for the ISA? Then transfer it. 
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