What to do if you don't recognise a transaction

If you spot a transaction you don't recognise, don't worry, we're here to help you.

Here are some useful steps to take before contacting us

  • Check your transactions. Check the date, time and location of the transaction to see if any of the details are familiar to you.
  • Check with others such as joint account holders. Retailers such as Amazon allow you to set up household accounts so check with other members of your family.
  • Check for regular payments such as Direct Debit or standing order. This is often how you'll pay things like your energy or phone bill.
  • Is it a subscription? Some streaming services or gyms can take a payment once a free trial ends. Contact the supplier first to discuss the transaction.
  • Check the business name. Some retailers may operate under a name you may not recognise. For example, Capita are a payment service used for collecting the TV licence.
  • Check any payment codes. Some transactions appear as codes in your statement. See a list of common payment codes.

Still don't recognise a transaction? 

The quickest way to get in touch is using our mobile banking app.
You can also block your card and order a replacement directly in the app.

Where did the transaction happen?

Mobile banking app guide

  1. Log in to the app
  2. Go to your statement and select the transaction you would like help with
  3. Select Help with this transaction
  4. Under I don’t recognise this transaction, select ‘View your options’
  5. Follow  the steps on screen

Message us online

You can message us 24/7 for support about fraud related issues. If our virtual assistant can’t help, we’ll pass you onto someone who can.

Simply log in to the app or online banking and get chatting today.

How to message us

Steps to take

We’ll guide you through it.

You need to tell us if someone knows your credit card PIN or has used your credit card without your approval.

You will need to give us a call

Getting started in our app

 
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Mobile banking app

Join our 9 million app users.

  • Simple and secure login.
  • Set up handy notifications.
  • Message us online.
More about our app

Getting started in our app

Mobile banking app

Join our 9 million app users.

  • Simple and secure login.
  • Set up handy notifications.
  • Message us online.

Continue to app

  • The simplest way to raise a claim is in our app.
    However, if you can’t do this online, you'll need to give us a call.

    If you have the app, you can skip the security questions by calling us directly from the app.
    Log in to the app, search Call us and follow the steps on screen.

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Further help with statements

Download your statements, see pending transactions or check where a payment was made.

Read our guides

Further help with statements

Download your statements, see pending transactions or check where a payment was made.

Read our guides