Members of the press made a visit to the post office savings bank the largest bank of its kind in the world at blythe road, kensington, this morning. Post office limited is an appointed representative of bank of ireland uk plc which is. Its estimated the unclaimed cash in these could be. When you open a savings account in your local post office, you will get your very own savings book. Antique post office lockbox bank from old post office boxes. In this guide we take you through the simple steps you. Vintage blue post office 5377 jubillee savings bank book money box. Have you reclaimed old bank accountssavingsinvestments. If the check is payable to you the account owner, this. This guide provides an introduction to the various options available.
How to reclaim money in a dormant bank account money. Joes antique post office banks handcrafts historical coin banks with authentic u. Canada post offered banking services via its post office savings bank, created by the post office act in april 1868, less than a year following the nations confederation. Post office savings account a freedom of information. Ben franklin toys kids talking atm machine savings bank with digital screen. How long does it take to receive a withdrawal payment. How do i track down unclaimed or forgotten investments. I have just found in a box of old stuff the post office savings bank account book of a nowdeceased relative. Vintage post office saving banks memorabilia very good. Gallaghers how the post office created america celebrate the mail systems storied past. Antique book bank help saving ornamental in box with. Post office money cash isas are provided by onefamily. State savings has a range of products to suit your needs.
Post offices in towns and village, mid 20th century. Pensioner finally opens 74year old savings account after post office tracks down key a pensioner has finally been able to open his 74year old savings account after its. This was in the old dornoch post office as an exhibit while it was used as a tourist and admin office. Lost post office savings account in the answerbank. A post office savings bank deposit account including the post office book, deposit account plus, pension save and childcare save will be deemed to be dormant if. Vintage post office savings bank tin old money box blue. There is 1 shilling and 8 old pennies still recorded in the book.
Thinking of saving or investing, but dont know where to start. Post office savings bank accounts national savings and investments finding an old post office savings bank account. Coin slot and holes for notes in base, keyhole on long side. The bankholds more than 22 millions accounts with a total balance of more than 1,800,000,000. Every time you put your money into your account, an post will stamp your savings book. Dornoch historylinks image library post office savings. Tracing lost bank accounts, savings or premium bonds. I took the book along to he post office and they gave me a form to fill in to close the account. World war two british propaganda poster for the post office savings bank for wartime savings. Old savings investment account claims ombudsman for banking. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You should enclose any relevant documents you find, such as a passbook.
Use this to find lost current accounts or savings accounts. It has a calendar on the inside with the day and month showing in the slots on the outside cover. Two books recount how our postal system created a communications revolution. Went to post office was given a form and envelope sent it off. Initially the customer will discover an old savings account book, account card. Make sure your moneys working harder, with taxfree savings options, easy access accounts and bonds you could maximise your money and boost your savings. Interesting 1940s money box post office savings bank. If you think some of its yours, dont let it go to waste. Is this worth anything and, if so, how does she obtain her. The cover says society for savings, and it has a picture of what im guessing is the interior of the old society for savings. I am new to this site so hope this post is in the right place and that those on here can help me out. I have found an old national savings bank book, can i.
Your savings are placed directly with the irish government. The post office savings bank great britain philatelic. About an post corporate social responsibility working with an post media centre customer charter an post irish book. This old book bank is in great vintage condition and a rare one. If you come across an old post office savings bank account. Art nouveau figure above the imperial royal post office savings bank, vienna, austria. I have come across an old post office savings bank book for my uncle and for my own family and which there is money in each of these accounts. Then it was initialled and stamped with the particular post offices ink stamp. The customer will lodge a complaint with our office alleging that they had never. The amount saved was written onto a line of the book, each page containing about 12 ruled lines. Post office savings bank money box metal post office savings bank in the shape of a small book, with a green cover. Martin lewis reveals you should open this high street savings account now martin lewis, money saving expert, revealed his deals of the week today on this morning, and the best savings.
How do i close my account or cash in my investment. If you come across an old post office savings bank account and would like to. Reclaiming money in a dormant account the guardian. In going through her affairs i found a post office savings book. Pensioner finally opens 74yearold savings account after. Post office savings account a freedom of information request to. National savings ordinary account, better known as the post office savings account, inevitably fell victim to the unstoppable influence of hitech banking. The other one is much cooler, but does not have a key. Joes antique post office banks historical coin banks. Is this worth anything and, if so, how does she obtain. Thanks for tuning in, please take a moment to subscribe and check out my books and links below. My mother has an old post office savings bank book dating back to 1948.
Every time you put your money into your account, an post will stamp your savings book, so you can watch your money grow just as you do. Its simple and free to check whether you have longlost bank or building society accounts or savings with national savings. How much old post office savings book balance worth today. An antique money box can be a unique way to keep your coins or other valuables safe and organised to your liking. Found old post office savings bank book what to do. Millions hit as post office splits with national savings.
Apparently each time you slide in a coin you change the numerical date and once the month is completed the month can be changed. I have found an old national savings bank book, can i enquire online as to whether there is still any money in it or would i send to the address printed in it. If you have a passbook or details of the account and where it is held you. I have just found in a box of old stuff the post office savings bank account book. I set up a post office online savings account 5 months ago because of the 1. Think you might have savings or investments with us, but youve lost the details. After many moons we found a book with a hundred quid in it, in my sons name. He is based out of thomasville georgia and is dedicated to giving a part of history to the future. Old post office savings book 1961 to 1962 england britain uk.
671 1204 650 857 904 944 1586 326 29 1342 1487 244 776 1515 1534 175 268 1360 84 853 826 993 18 978 1462 984 1198 900 1334 290 284