Letter Requesting Information from a Financial Institution

This document is a formal letter addressed to a financial institution used by an individual to ask for specific details or information related to their financial dealings or history with the institution. This letter includes important personal details that the financial institution can identify the individual on their records. The letter also includes a clear statement of the requested information and any necessary supporting information or documentation.

This letter also provides a list of the kinds of information needed, such as:

• credit history,
• outstanding debts,
• mortgage information, etc

It also gives the opportunity to state the type of information needed if it is not on the list provided.

This letter is to be used within the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom.

How to use this document

This document should be sent by the person who requires information from a financial institution. The financial institution can also be a building society. The person sending this letter should fill out all the required information, including their details and the details of the financial institution at their disposal. The person sending this letter can also include the name of the specific personnel at the financial institution that can handle this request if the identity of such a person is known.

The sender should also include all information about their account at the financial institution so that their record can be found. These include the account number, the name on the account, the sort code, the type of account etc.

When completed, the letter should be printed out and signed by the sender before it is sent to the financial institution. Alternatively, the letter can be sent electronically via email to the financial institution's email address if that is known.

Applicable Law

Data Protection Act 2018

Help from a lawyer

You can choose to consult a lawyer if you need help.

The lawyer can answer your questions or help you through the process. You will be offered this option when you complete the document.

How to modify the template

You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.

At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.