THOUSANDS of Brits on benefits should urgently check their accounts before tomorrow so they don’t risk losing cash. Anybody that used to get certain benefits paid into a Post Office card acco…
And from December 1, customers will need to call a new helpline to start a claim for any unwithdrawn cash.
Customers wishing to withdraw any remaining cash in their closed account will need to call 0800 015 8640.A Post Office spokesperson said: "Any funds that are in a closed account will be held indefinitely until a customer has made a claim. "There is no deadline for claiming a balance. From 1 December a dedicated website and contact centre will go live with information about how to complete and where to return a form in order to make a claim.
"The balance will be paid either as a direct transfer to an account of the customer’s choosing or by cheque."If you don't have a bank account, the DWP can make your benefit payments through the
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