wam

Hi Guys,

Just a very quick query. I am applying for my Spouse's VISA soon. I have got my original account with Bank of Scotland because I used to live in Scotland but I have been in England for last 2.5yrs and I do all my bank related business with Halifax because there is no Bank of Scotland branch near me. Halifax and Bank of Scotland are both part of the same Lloyds Banking Group which is a well-known fact.

So, the bank account statement I have got issued is done in the Halifax branch on their letter head. Do you think that'll be an issue and HO will not like it? Obviously the bank statement mentions my bank account number and sort code.

Thanks.

BritInParis

If your bank statements have been printed by Halifax, how would the HO know that your bank account is actually with BoS?

wam

I am applying under Cat 'C' and in that you have to mention account details in Account/reference details box in Appendix 2 form.

BritInParis

I would just quote the account number.

Pulaski

Really not an issue, but if you're worried you could refer to it as a Halifax-Bank of Scotland account. So long as you have the money and the statements support that you won't have a problem.

If you had it in some little-known off-shore bank in the Bahamas, then you might need to worry more, but with a Lloyds- Halifax-BoS account, supported by statements on letterhead paper, I doubt anyone would give it a second thought as to whether the account is actually a Lloyds account, a Halifax account, or a BoS account.

You could try looking up the sort code on your account (Google is your friend ) and seeing what bank it is linked to - if it shows "Bank of Scotland" then you should probably attach a brief note to explain that your account was originally a Bank of Scotland account, but is now managed jointly by Halifax-BoS.

wam

thanks