around 17 years ago i was having my wages paid into my account, i never got my last wage out,?

Question

if i remeber correctly i used to get it over the counter, how do i find out if there are funds in this account? never used the account again after i left the area suddenly to return home?

thanks for your answers, bartley, for your information i do have a job and a very good one at that tyvm was just curious as was having a discussion with a friend about a programme that used to trace people with funds left in an account.

Answer 1

Start by contacting the bank. In most cases an account that has laid dormant for that long has escheated to the state. The bank can tell you if the funds have been transferred to the state.

If that has happened you'll have to contact the state agency that manages escheat funds and prove your ownership of the funds. It's still your money and will be released to you upon proof of ownership. Note that once property escheats to the state it will no longer earn interest even if the bank account was interest bearing.

Answer 2

Ring the bank and they will arrange for you to meet with a manager. You will need ID and maybe even proff that you lived in the address from when you had your bank account. If it was one of the large banks I'm sure they'll sort this out quickly for you. You can always try citizens advice too but I'm sure the bank will sort things out for you and maybe even give you interest. Good luck!

Answer 3

contact the bank. In most countries, however, after 17 years, the account would be dormant, suspended and turned over to the Superintendent of Banks.

Answer 4

Just contact the bank with your details , simple as that !!

Answer 5

go to your bank branch, or other, with your passport, and ask for the balance on your account, they will find it from your name.

Answer 6

your wages are probably worth about 3p less inflation . . . do yourself a favour get a job and forget about it!!