Using the right account details for a payout
Verify the account number, account-holder details and provider's payout requirements. A correct account number alone may not complete verification.

What to check
- Bank name
- account details and the provider's account-ownership rules
Follow the provider’s exact request. Match the document date, name and account details, then record what you sent and where.
A decision to avoid
Using a relative's account without confirming whether it is permitted.

Your next action
- Verify the account number, account-holder details and provider's payout requirements. A correct account number alone may not complete verification.
- Follow the provider’s exact request. Match the document date, name and account details, then record what you sent and where.
- Keep the dated document or reference that supports the answer.
Questions about this decision
What should I check first?
Verify the account number, account-holder details and provider's payout requirements. A correct account number alone may not complete verification.
Which information do I need for this decision?
Bank name, account details and the provider's account-ownership rules.
Which mistake should I avoid here?
Using a relative's account without confirming whether it is permitted.
How do I check bank name?
Locate the actual dated record for Bank name. Compare it with the other records in this checklist; ask the organisation responsible for any unexplained difference.
How do I check account details and the provider's account-ownership rules?
Locate the actual dated record for account details and the provider's account-ownership rules. Compare it with the other records in this checklist; ask the organisation responsible for any unexplained difference.
What should I do if a required detail is missing?
Mark it as unresolved. Ask for that precise detail before choosing; do not substitute an advertised example for your own document.
What is the next practical step?
Follow the provider’s exact request. Match the document date, name and account details, then record what you sent and where.
How can I verify the explanation?
Use the documents listed above. Check quoted amounts and dates in the original record; use the official reference links for the organisation’s guidance.
