Domestic, Financial and Economic Abuse

Anyone can be a victim of abuse. It can happen in relationships, within families and with other trusted people.
Domestic, financial and economic abuse often overlap with one leading to another.
We are here to help…

Together we can work it out

 

  • If you or someone you know is experiencing Domestic, Financial or Economic abuse it’s important that you tell us. We are here to help where we can
  • We have a specialist team to support you
  • Read the It’s your money guide
    Note: A more discreet version of the It’s your money guide which can be folded small enough to fit easily inside a pocket, bag, purse or wallet is also available to print.

 

What we can do to help

  • Support you to separate your accounts
  • Freeze joint accounts
  • Issue new cards and PINs
  • Send correspondence to a safe address
  • Reset your online banking password
  • Give information on accounts held with us in your name
  • Work with you to review your income and outgoings and discuss any debts you hold with us
  • Give you information on organisations that can help

 

Things you might want to consider

  • Confide in a trusted friend or family member
  • Make a list of any joint assets, commitments and accounts
  • Check your credit file to ensure you are aware of anything in your name
  • Engage with Domestic, Financial and Economic abuse specialist organisations who will be able to offer support and guidance
  • Stop any payments not for the benefit of yourself
  • Remove third party access from accounts (if this is the abusive person)
  • Add a trusted third party if you need some support getting things back on track

 

Ways to keep your information safe

Where your abuser has access to any of your digital devices consider the following:

  • Remember to regularly delete your browser history
  • Be aware your bank statements may show the location of cash machines. It may also show shops where you have made a card purchase
  • Avoid having post sent to an address where it may fall into the wrong hands
  • Never write down any of your PINs and passwords. Once memorised destroy any letters with these details
  • Change your PINs and passwords regularly even if you think the person abusing you may not know them

 

What next?

  • If you or someone you know is in immediate danger dial 999 for Police assistance

If you need us to contact you safely, you can let us know how you would like us to get in touch and when is a good time by completing this form

Domestic, Financial and Economic Abuse contact form

Visit our Contact Us page or your local branch.