Tracing A Very Old Bank Account!

[yelenots]

This is going to seem very bizarre but......my 90yrs mother (who has not got dementia!) has been talking for months now about her parents bank account and how it was never closed when they died - she seems to think there is money in it! They have been dead over 50yrs now and my Mothers brother, who has also passed away, would of been the one who sorted the finances out.

Does anyone think it is worthwhile me contacting them (Barclays Bank) or am I going to look completely stupid!

Thanks

[Barmaid]

You could try the Unclaimed Assets Register.

https://www.uar.co.uk/

[Graham-W]

Here is a free and easy way of doing it.
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/tracing-lost-bank-accounts-savings-or-premium-bonds/?&gclid=CNaOxsXbkbgCFSXItAodTGAAaQ

I traced an old account from before I was married (40 yrs ago) and received the grand sum of £15.24. I was quite surprised as I thought I was overdrawn on that account.

[yelenots]

Thank you, both of you for your replies - I think I may pursue it further!

[Connemmara]

As the Legal Eagles have suggested - pursue it big time and don't give up. Conn

[Graham-W]

Here's the direct link to pursue it on-line.
http://www.mylostaccount.org.uk/