From: john boyle 
Newsgroups: uk.finance
Subject: Re: Bank transfers, bank accounts, account name
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 19:06:05 +0100

In message <1143536654.923462.37530@t31g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>, 
anbrew@hotmail.com writes
>Hello,
>
>I am new to this group. I guy named John Boyle gave a response in 2004
>to the questions I have below but I am looking for a bit more detail,
>can John or anyone else help?
>
>
>1) If a transfer is made from one bank to another, with the wrong name
>but correct account details, will it still go through? Is this true
>from a website to a bank?

If this is by a hand written bank giro credit then it will probably get 
spotted.
>
>2) Are bank transfers all done electronically, or is there some manual
>intervention if the amount is over a certain number?

Normal electronic transfers instigated by internet banking etc., that 
are instigated by you will probably get through without anybody 
noticing. Larger amounts sent by the likes of CHAPS etc., might have a 
human involvement to check details somewhere along the line and will 
probably be spotted. Regular Standing Order payments will also likely 
get through and regular BACS credits, such as wages etc.,. without any 
bother.
>
>3) Are my personal deatils behind my bank account number confidential?

Yes.

>Can a website contact my bank and ask for personal details for a given
>account number?

No.

>i.e. check my name and address

no
>or is that confidential
>information?

Yes.


>I know that forn credit cards the address can be checked.

-- 
John Boyle