Banking

Articles about dormant bank accounts, building society funds and unclaimed financial products. Topics include specific institution procedures, windfall shares, safe deposit boxes and compensation claims.

How the Government Will Spend UK Unclaimed Money

The government can claim hundreds of millions in unclaimed funds from dormant UK bank accounts after 15 years of inactivity.

Is It a Dormant Account or a Lost Account?

Dormant and lost accounts aren't the same thing, and knowing the difference matters when you're trying to recover your money.

Mis-Sold Endowments: Making a Claim

If you were sold an endowment that didn't cover your mortgage, you may be able to claim compensation for mis-selling.

Standard Life Shareholders

Standard Life policyholders received free shares when the company converted from mutual to stock ownership in 2006, but 300,000 people never claimed theirs.

The British Banks Lost Bank Accounts Service

You can search for abandoned bank accounts you've forgotten about using a free British Bankers' Association service that reconnects you with old savings.

The Case of Nationwide and Portman

Nationwide Building Society held millions in dormant accounts and launched a campaign to reconnect with account holders after 15+ years of inactivity.

The Story of Halifax and Unclaimed Money

When Halifax turned into a stock company in 1997, thousands of members missed out on claiming free shares worth millions of pounds.

Unclaimed Bank Accounts

You might have money sitting in a dormant or forgotten bank account – here's how to claim it.

Unclaimed Building Society Accounts

You might have forgotten money sitting in an old building society account, here's how to track it down and claim it.

Unclaimed Money Scams: Facts and Myths

Scammers prey on unclaimed money hopes—here's how to spot the fake services and protect yourself.

Unclaimed Safe Deposit Boxes

Banks hold onto safe deposit boxes when owners die without wills, but claiming one requires navigating complex legal processes.

Unclaimed Windfall Shares

Find out if you're entitled to unclaimed shares from old building society or insurance company demutualisations.