is it unsafe to give my landlord the client card number for my bank card?

Question

Without the password. I don't feel right about giving them my SIN number, so I am considering other options towards making them feel secure about rent. (They want to do a credit check)

They want my bank account number and my social insurance number. I was trying to think of other ways they can access info on how much I make a month without telling them those particluars.

is the bank account number as sensitive as the SIN number? if so, how?

Answer 1

They don't care about how much you make - your paycheck would do that. The credit check is MORE about, how well do you pay your rent, and are you the type that's inclined to trash a unit when you leave it. The lower the credit score, the more problems there are with the tenant.

Most landlords use credit scoring to screen new tenants. I wouldn't worry about giving him your SS#.

Answer 2

Credit Checks Do NOT require any Sensitive Banking details(Like Your P.I.N)
NEVER giver out this Access Number!
Consult your bank-They will provide you with a Correct procedure!
When Dealing with Any landlord-Know where you Stand legally before signing Anything or Disclosing ANY personal Information!

Answer 3

Never, ever give anyone your Sim number. Your landlord has no right to request that information. Credit check can be done without having access to such sensitive & very private information.

Answer 4

Do your own credit check and give them the print out from the Credit Bureau...never give anyone your PIN or SIN #, no matter what reason they give you for wanting it.

Answer 5

I am a land lord and in my applacation you are required to give them the information they need for you to be checked for credit,