give FOB account number?

[cherry_pie]

My ex wants my account number so he can set up a standing order to put the maintenance money into each month. Is this a good idea? Will he have access to my money or account info if I give him this? Also, will it affect my benefits if they can see the money going in, i would have to declare it?

 

[Jinty]

My ex wants my account number so he can set up a standing order to put the maintenance money into each month. Is this a good idea? Will he have access to my money or account info if I give him this? Also, will it affect my benefits if they can see the money going in, i would have to declare it?

No i don't think he will have access to it. I set up an account for my LO and FOB puts money in that for her. That might be a better idea. I don't think it will affect your benefits depending on how much he gives you. You do have to declare it

 

[Mammy2Joojx]

he will need account number & sort code & he won't have any access to your bank/money with just those details. Yes you do have to declare it hun & make sure you do, cos if they find out you could have quite a hefft fine on your hands. Not too sure how it affects your benefits but i know they deduct something, not sure of the amount though hun x

 

[xSophieBx]

No he won't be able to do anything with ur account. I would declare the money but no it doesn't effect ur benefits, as of april 2010 maintenance doesn't affect any benefits. xx

 

[Lemonflower]

Just to confirm what these ladies said - he def won't have access to you account if you give him your sort code and account number. I used to work in a bank. xx

 

[lou_w34]

It wont affect your benefits, you still have to declare it to them, just to let them no, but when i was on benefits i still got my maintanence and my full IS. It changed last April or so, just make sure you declare it and it will be fine.

 

[v2007]

He won't get access to your account and you have to declare maintenence, but it won't affect your benefits.

V xxx