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1 week 15 hours ago #302865 by winterchild
Impending Open Banking requirement was created by winterchild
I see from a Youtube video that a Bill going through Parliament will soon allow the DWP to demand ongoing access to any benefit claimants' bank accounts by requiring them to agree to an Open Banking arrangement, or else by submitting Bank Statements.
I am wondering if this would also apply to a DWP appointee, into whose account benefit money is paid on behalf of a claimant who herself is too learning disabled to have her own bank account.
W.

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1 week 15 hours ago #302870 by Chris
Replied by Chris on topic Impending Open Banking requirement
Hi winterchild,

I think I remember reading this, and they were focusing on everyone, so I would imagine so. Something to do with picking up on fraud. Classic Big Brother!

Chris.

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1 week 11 hours ago #302884 by Onyx123
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Is it only for UC, or is it for PIP and ESA. I thought it was to check savings amounts over £6000 on UC. Savings and earning don't effect PIP or ESA. All could think if they checked PIP or ESA to check you haven't been out of the country too much. I don't trust this or any government.

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6 days 17 hours ago #302922 by Chris
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Hi,

I've only ever known it to be for UC, and that's correct - in relation to the savings and being over the threshold.

Chris.

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