Bank official's contact refused tobe shared for verification

[shobitha]

Hi,

I am applying for Tier 1 visa in next few days from outside India. I am holding an account in UK Citibank. The Citibank UK has accepted to support me with a reference letter for fund maintenence but customer support officials are not ready to share any contact details of the bank official who is going to sign the reference letter.

I explained them that it is required for the purpose of verification but what customer support officials are saying is Citibank will not reveal its customer details to a third party.

Customer support Officials said they can co-operate for verification only if am present in all the calls along with the visa caseworker during the calls made by caseworker for purpose of verification. But this sounds illogical..

Seniors Plz let me know your comments and advise.

Does anyone had similar kind of a situation? If yes please can you share your experiance. How did you handle this situation. Is it mandatory to mention the Bank contact details in the application form (PBS appendix 1) and cover letter?

Regards,
Shobitha

[alimohmand]

You should not have any issues in regards to verification as they will speak to your bank directly and confirm the transaction details. Banks are obliged to provide the required information to home office if and when required.

[aliq09]

Hi,

I am applying for Tier 1 visa in next few days from outside India. I am holding an account in UK Citibank. The Citibank UK has accepted to support me with a reference letter for fund maintenence but customer support officials are not ready to share any contact details of the bank official who is going to sign the reference letter.

I explained them that it is required for the purpose of verification but what customer support officials are saying is Citibank will not reveal its customer details to a third party.

Customer support Officials said they can co-operate for verification only if am present in all the calls along with the visa caseworker during the calls made by caseworker for purpose of verification. But this sounds illogical..





Seniors Plz let me know your comments and advise.

Does anyone had similar kind of a situation? If yes please can you share your experiance. How did you handle this situation. Is it mandatory to mention the Bank contact details in the application form (PBS appendix 1) and cover letter?

Regards,
Shobitha

Hi ,

Just relax and sit ! ... they will do it by there own ... You are correct than no problem