HSBC Duplicate Statements

[Natedogg]

Hi Everybody,

I am in the process of preparing my Tier 1 Extension and have requested personal and business statements from HSBC to prove income. They have arrived on HSBC stationary (i.e they have the logo on front and bank information on the rear) but state that they are 'duplicate'. In my view, these should be acceptable as they have been issued by HSBC on their stationary and therefore meet the policy guidance. However, the fact they say 'duplicate' has me worried that the HO may not accept them. Has anyone had any experience of this?

Thanks

[ilrtier1]

Inorder to aviod confusion, can you try to get sign and stamp from any brach?

[Natedogg]

From what I understand, individual branches are reluctant to sign them due to potential fraud issues.

[goldfish]

If they look exactly the same as the original except for the word "duplicate" (ie. same paper, letterhead, contents, etc) they will be fine. I used duplicate statements for one of my application and there weren't any issues.

[RockON]

I agree with goldfish
From bank’s point of view, it’s a duplicate (second) copy of the original

Best of Luck

[t1gbee]

No need to worry. I have done mine & my wife's. Pls go ahead

I agree with goldfish
From bank’s point of view, it’s a duplicate (second) copy of the original

Best of Luck

[dharma123]

I dont think it should be any problem as HSBC statements are exactly similar to originals.

[salmanzz]

I used them in past it should be fine

[LostInCountry]

Hi Everybody,

I am in the process of preparing my Tier 1 Extension and have requested personal and business statements from HSBC to prove income. They have arrived on HSBC stationary (i.e they have the logo on front and bank information on the rear) but state that they are 'duplicate'. In my view, these should be acceptable as they have been issued by HSBC on their stationary and therefore meet the policy guidance. However, the fact they say 'duplicate' has me worried that the HO may not accept them. Has anyone had any experience of this?

Thanks

I had my partner use them to get UK visa earlier without any issues. Should be fine.

[canon123]

my tier1 got approved with the duplicate statements -- you should be allright mate