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UC claim over 5 years old, now asking for photo id and bank statements, panicking
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Yeah, standard stuff though i thought they were doing it more for those who started their claim during covid and checks were not fully done, apparently they're doing reviews for everyone on UC.teaselMay said:It is stressful by it's nature but try not to worry, they basically ask to see all of your bank statements for past 4 months, and your ID and then there's a phone interview. Make sure that you provide everything they ask for when they ask for it and just be honest. It's just one of things that has to happen now and then
They look at money in only and will ask on the smallest of transfers.0 -
That's not correct, when I had my check last year they asked zero questions about money in (ebay), and many questions about outgoing transactions.tifo said:
Yeah, standard stuff though i thought they were doing it more for those who started their claim during covid and checks were not fully done, apparently they're doing reviews for everyone on UC.teaselMay said:It is stressful by it's nature but try not to worry, they basically ask to see all of your bank statements for past 4 months, and your ID and then there's a phone interview. Make sure that you provide everything they ask for when they ask for it and just be honest. It's just one of things that has to happen now and then
They look at money in only and will ask on the smallest of transfers.0 -
As well as do you have any premium bonds, PayPal, investment accounts or crypto accounts.KxMx said:
That's not correct, when I had my check last year they asked zero questions about money in (ebay), and many questions about outgoing transactions.tifo said:
Yeah, standard stuff though i thought they were doing it more for those who started their claim during covid and checks were not fully done, apparently they're doing reviews for everyone on UC.teaselMay said:It is stressful by it's nature but try not to worry, they basically ask to see all of your bank statements for past 4 months, and your ID and then there's a phone interview. Make sure that you provide everything they ask for when they ask for it and just be honest. It's just one of things that has to happen now and then
They look at money in only and will ask on the smallest of transfers.Life in the slow lane0 -
By savings limit I mean £6000, I sent the info and they have booked in a telephone appointment which they say will be 30 minutes.
The only incoming cash I have is my PT wages, my UC, DLA but I loaned a family member £1000 last year that they pay back £10 a week, and now and again I get like £20 cashback from my phone contract.
I pay for most things by credit card and pay in full each month.
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