How do I close my Birmingham Midshires account?

To close your telephone account, call us on 0345 602 2828 (the lines are open 8am-8pm, Monday to Saturday) and answer your security questions. We’ll close your account and send the money to your Linked Account using the Faster Payments Service.

How do I contact Birmingham Midshires?

General enquiries If you have an enquiry about an existing mortgage account, you can call us on 0345 300 2627 (lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm).

Which bank owns Birmingham Midshires?

Lloyds Banking Group
Birmingham Midshires is part of Bank of Scotland which is owned by Lloyds Banking Group. You can find out more about Lloyds Banking Group’s approach to ring-fencing on the Group’s website, www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/ringfencing.

Are Birmingham Midshires still trading?

No. Both Birmingham Midshires and Lloyds Bank will continue to operate separately, with different phone numbers and online systems. You should continue to do business with each organisation just as you’ve always done.

What happened to Birmingham Midshires?

In 2007, it became a division of Bank of Scotland plc following a reorganisation in the HBOS Group. On 15 September 2005 Birmingham Midshires announced it was planning to close 48 of its 67 branches, through a phased programme concluding in March 2006, and the conversion of the remaining outlets to the Halifax brand.

How do I pay for Birmingham Midshires?

This could be a good time to consider paying by direct debit. If you would like more information please call our lending call centre on the number shown below. 0345 300 2627 (Our lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday.)

Does Birmingham Midshires have an email address?

Although we provide you with an e-mail address, you need to be aware that e-mail is not a secure way to get in touch.

Who owns Birmingham Midshires?

It previously had 67 branches throughout England and Wales. Previously, Birmingham Midshires was a building society, known as the Birmingham Midshires Building Society….Birmingham Midshires.

Trade name	Birmingham Midshires
Founded	1986
Headquarters	Wolverhampton , England, UK
Products	Financial services
Parent	Lloyds Banking Group

Is Birmingham Midshires owned by Halifax?

The Wolverhampton-based chain was bought by Halifax in 1999 and became part of the HBOS group when Halifax and Bank of Scotland merged in 2001. Of the 67 remaining Birmingham Midshires branches, 48 are to be closed by March 2006 and the other 19 are to rebranded Halifax.

Which banks share a Licence?

For example, sister banks Halifax and Bank of Scotland, both owned by Lloyds Banking Group, share a banking licence and so are counted as one institution. Cash saved with those two banks would only be covered up to a maximum £85,000 COMBINED.

Is Birmingham Midshires part of HBOS?

The UK’s largest retail bank The Lloyds Banking Group was formed in January 2009 following the merger of Lloyds TSB and HBOS. Birmingham Midshires (BM Savings) is a division of Bank of Scotland plc. The formation of the new group will not lead to any immediate changes to our savings accounts.

Do Birmingham Midshires do lifetime mortgages?

Lifetime Mortgage Birmingham Midshires BS You can release 70% of your property’s value.

Where did Birmingham Midshires take my money from?

Birmingham Midshires confirmed that an account had been opened. Then there were two letters reporting that my linked bank account details had been recorded and that £1,000 had been taken from my bank. Both letters quoted a new account number.

What do I need to transfer account to Birmingham Midshires?

We’ll also need the account passbook (if one has been issued). Call us on 0345 602 2828 to obtain a form of transfer (lines are open 8am-8pm, Monday to Saturday). If an additional account holder does not already hold an account with Birmingham Midshires, we’ll need them to provide us with suitable identification documents.

What do I need to know about Birmingham Midshires mortgage?

This section may also help you if you have a query after receiving your annual mortgage statement or a query with the balance on your mortgage account. If you have any queries regarding the interest rate or product your mortgage account is on this section will help.

Can a Birmingham Midshires account holder change their name?

If an additional account holder does not already hold an account with Birmingham Midshires, we’ll need them to provide us with suitable identification documents. You cannot change the name of the account holder on an ISA or an internet account. Where can I find my nearest branch?

Do you have an old Birmingham Midshires account?

Do you have an old Birmingham Midshires account that you can’t find any records for? Maybe a friend or relative has an account they can’t trace. Send us some information and we may be able to help. We can usually trace dormant accounts going back up to 15 years. Simply send us a complete unclaimed accounts application form and we’ll do the rest.

How to contact Birmingham Midshires general account management?

If you have a telephone or internet account, call us on 0345 602 2828. For all other accounts, write to us at: How do I change my email address? We need to carry out additional security checks before we can change your email address. Please write to us with a note of your new email address to: I’ve changed my name, what do I need to do?

How do I Change my Birmingham Midshires email address?

To transfer funds from an existing Birmingham Midshires account to a new Birmingham Midshires account, call us on 0345 602 2828. How do I change my address on my account? If you have a telephone or internet account, call us on 0345 602 2828. For all other accounts, write to us at: How do I change my email address?