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1 year 1 week ago #285247 by mumsgirl
Will my bank account get flagged up? was created by mumsgirl
Do you think I will get flagged up when they check for payments into bank accounts? I have 2 accounts, one where I get my benefits paid into and the other where I transfer a lump sum to pay my direct debits. So every month there's a lump sum of £400 going into the 2nd account (from my 1st acc). I like to have the 2 accounts so I can try and keep on top of how much I pay in DDs and how much I have left for groceries etc. It helps me keep track and be more organised. If it was all in the one account I worry I would spend too much on groceries and not have enough left for the Dds because the Dds all come out at different dates and it means I would have to go through all the transactions every month to see which ones have come off, and theres a lot of transactions because I have gotten into the habit of using contactless and online shopping.
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1 year 1 week ago #285248 by Gary
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Hi mumsgirl

Unless you have over £6,000.00 in savings then you have nothing to worry about. It is sensible to have two accounts just in case one account has an issue.

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1 year 1 week ago #285266 by polz66
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I do exactly the same as you. One account is for my bills and direct debits, the other is for my incoming benefits and my part time wages. I transfer (via standing order) enough to cover my bills so I know that what's left in my first account is all mine. I thought this was sensible, not suspicious.
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1 year 1 week ago #285269 by Gary
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Hi polz66

I would agree with you, there is nothing suspicious with having two bank accounts, I would call it prudent ;-)

Gary

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