Claiming Back

Practical advice on reclaiming overpayments for council tax, utilities, mortgages and bank charges. We explain pension credits, dormant accounts and how to recover money you're owed.

An Overview of Unclaimed Child Trust Funds

Eligible parents can still claim child trust fund vouchers worth £50 to £250 for children born between 2002 and 2011.

Claiming an Inheritance

Claiming an inheritance is usually straightforward if there's a valid will, but disputes and intestacy can complicate things significantly.

Claiming Back Bank Penalty Charges

You can claim back excessive overdraft charges your bank has levied, and thousands have already recovered thousands of pounds.

Claiming Back Mortgage Exit Fees (MEAFs)

You may have overpaid your mortgage exit fee and could claim money back from your lender.

Claiming Back Overpaid Tax

You might have overpaid tax through PAYE, and claiming it back is straightforward without needing to pay a company to do it.

Claiming Back Tax

If you've overpaid your self-assessment tax, you can claim it back within a year by contacting your Tax Office with the correct figures.

Claiming Back Your Council Tax if You Have Overpaid

You might be paying too much council tax and could reclaim years of overpayments from your local authority.

Claiming Building Society Share Entitlements

Old address changes and company mergers mean your building society shares might be sitting unclaimed, but you can trace them online for a small fee.

Claiming for Late Delivery

You can claim compensation for late delivery if a specific date was promised, here's what you need to know about your rights.

Facts on the Dormant Bank Accounts Government Act

How the Dormant Bank Accounts Act lets you reclaim money from inactive accounts and where unclaimed funds are being redistributed.

How to Claim Back Overpayments on Utility Bills

Get your money back if you've been overcharged on utilities and stop overpayments before they happen.

Unclaimed Pension Credits and How to Reclaim Them

You might be eligible for unclaimed pension credits worth extra money each week—here's how to check and claim them.