How to Register a Death with BIRA Bank
This guide takes you through the step-by-step process of registering a death with BIRA Bank. Life Ledger can help you notify BIRA Bank about the death of a loved one, by simply clicking the Notify button on this page. You can then also use our death notification service to tell 100s of other companies at the same time.
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What documentation do you require to register a death with BIRA Bank?
You will need to have the following information to hand when telling BIRA Bank of a death:
- A certified copy of the Death Certificate
- Account number
- Personal details of the deceased (name and agreement number)
What Happens Next?
Once you have notified BIRA Bank of the death, they will carry out any necessary steps. Sole accounts will be frozen until funds can be released to beneficiaries and joint accounts will be transferred to the surviving partner. If they require more information, they will contact you.
What you need
The deceased’s:
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Full name and usual address
Death certificate or interim death certificate (scan or photograph)
Who you can notify with Life Ledger
- Banks
- Life insurance
- Social media
- Building societies
- Health insurance
- Pet insurance
- Streaming services
- Credit cards
- Home insurance
- Travel insurance
- Loyalty cards
- Cable & satellite TV
- Telephone & broadband
- Energy providers
- Mobile
- Online shopping
- Water companies
- Pensions
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- Manage everything from one point
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- Reduce stress and worry
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