Basics

Articles explaining unclaimed money fundamentals and how the system works in the UK. Topics include types of unclaimed assets, claiming procedures, timeframes and avoiding fraudulent recovery services.

Companies That Help with Unclaimed Money

Several companies can help you track down unclaimed money, though some charge fees while others work for free.

Court Funds Office and Unclaimed Funds

Money from court cases, property sales and legal settlements could be sitting unclaimed in your name right now.

How Long Do You Have to Claim Money?

No time limit exists on claiming your own money from banks, building societies, or premium bonds, no matter how long it's been dormant.

Should You Pay a Fee to Find Lost Assets?

You can find your own lost money and assets without paying a middleman to do it for you.

Ten Ways to Find Hidden Assets

Find money sitting in forgotten bank accounts, unclaimed inheritances and lost family assets with these ten practical methods.

Unclaimed Funds Sites and Scams

Scammers are targeting people searching for unclaimed money by posing as legitimate services and charging expensive fees or stealing personal details.

Unclaimed Government Benefits in the UK

Billions of pounds in UK government benefits go unclaimed every year because people don't know they exist or how to apply for them.

What Do You Need to Claim Money?

You'll need proof of identity and to reactivate the account before banks will release your unclaimed money to you.

What Is Unclaimed Money?

Billions of pounds sit unclaimed in UK bank accounts, pensions and savings because people forget accounts or don't update their details.

Who Benefits if Money Isn't Claimed?

When unclaimed money isn't claimed after 15 years, the government and banks get to decide what happens to billions in dormant funds.

Why Is Money Unclaimed?

Billions of pounds sit unclaimed in forgotten bank accounts, shares and pensions because people simply lose track of old financial products.