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Changing Your Address with Your Bank
Update each account separately so statements, cards, and fraud checks reach the right place.
Overview
Your bank uses your address for statements, replacement cards, and identity and fraud checks. Each provider holds its own record, so you'll need to update current accounts, savings, and credit cards separately. Most banks let you do this in the app or online in a couple of minutes per account.
How to update
- Update each account in your banking app or online — current accounts, savings, and credit cards are separate records
- Check accounts you rarely use, such as old savings or ISA providers, which are easy to forget
- Confirm the address on file matches across providers — mismatches can trigger fraud holds
- Update any card-linked services (Apple Pay, PayPal) that store a billing address
When to do it
Do this before move day where possible, so new cards and statements are sent to the right address. Updating early avoids a gap where post is misrouted.
If you forget
An out-of-date banking address can delay replacement cards, send statements to your old home, and trigger identity or fraud checks that temporarily block transactions.