Banking - Newcomers - Point to note

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May 13th 2018, 8:20 pm

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Re: Banking - Newcomers - Point to note

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Originally Posted by Siouxie

I have never, ever been asked for one for a rental. Not sure it's even legal to require it! A bank statement / employment contract or post-dated cheques or a guarantor or a credit rating check are the standard.

I was asked once. They gave me a form and the bank signed and stamped it. I think it just confirmed the balance on my account. The bank teller didn't act like it was anything unusual though and completed the form at no charge.