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        Why banks sometimes can’t explain a restriction: ‘tipping off’ and what you may be told Comments Off on Why banks sometimes can’t explain a restriction: ‘tipping off’ and what you may be told
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        Jan
        PEP and sanctions screening for directors/PSCs: what happens when someone is flagged Comments Off on PEP and sanctions screening for directors/PSCs: what happens when someone is flagged
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        Cash-intensive businesses and deposits: why banks ask more questions and what reviews focus on Comments Off on Cash-intensive businesses and deposits: why banks ask more questions and what reviews focus on
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        Business model mismatch and MCCs: why banks flag activity that doesn’t match your profile Comments Off on Business model mismatch and MCCs: why banks flag activity that doesn’t match your profile
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        International payments under review: why cross-border transfers get queried, delayed, or held Comments Off on International payments under review: why cross-border transfers get queried, delayed, or held
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        Beneficial ownership and PSC changes: when updates trigger bank re-verification Comments Off on Beneficial ownership and PSC changes: when updates trigger bank re-verification
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        Enhanced due diligence (EDD) for SMEs: common triggers, what gets checked, and typical outcomes Comments Off on Enhanced due diligence (EDD) for SMEs: common triggers, what gets checked, and typical outcomes
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        Jan
        Source of funds vs source of wealth: what banks mean and why businesses get asked Comments Off on Source of funds vs source of wealth: what banks mean and why businesses get asked
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        Jan
        Bank compliance reviews explained: why UK business accounts get restricted during KYC/AML checks Comments Off on Bank compliance reviews explained: why UK business accounts get restricted during KYC/AML checks
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        Jan
        Account closure vs insolvency: how administrators/liquidators handle banking access Comments Off on Account closure vs insolvency: how administrators/liquidators handle banking access
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        Jan
        Can you switch card processor payouts to a new bank account during closure or restriction? Comments Off on Can you switch card processor payouts to a new bank account during closure or restriction?
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        Jan
        De-risking and “exit management”: what happens when banking is withdrawn from a sector Comments Off on De-risking and “exit management”: what happens when banking is withdrawn from a sector
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        Jan
        Business account closure complaints: what outcomes are realistic and what FOS looks at Comments Off on Business account closure complaints: what outcomes are realistic and what FOS looks at
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        Jan
        What documents do banks ask for when they’re considering closure? Comments Off on What documents do banks ask for when they’re considering closure?
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        Jan
        Can payroll still run if a business account is being closed or restricted? Comments Off on Can payroll still run if a business account is being closed or restricted?
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        Jan
        Can a bank close an account while disputes/chargebacks are open? Comments Off on Can a bank close an account while disputes/chargebacks are open?
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        Jan
        How long do banks take to return remaining balances after account closure? Comments Off on How long do banks take to return remaining balances after account closure?
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        Jan
        What happens to outgoing payments if an account is closed mid-processing? Comments Off on What happens to outgoing payments if an account is closed mid-processing?
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        Jan
        What happens to incoming payments when a business account is closed? Comments Off on What happens to incoming payments when a business account is closed?
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        Jan
        Can I Use a Personal Bank Account for Business? Comments Off on Can I Use a Personal Bank Account for Business?
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        Jan
        What Happens to Card Disputes if a Business Enters Administration or Liquidation? Comments Off on What Happens to Card Disputes if a Business Enters Administration or Liquidation?
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        Can a Bank Freeze Trigger Higher Processor Reserves or Longer Payout Delays? Comments Off on Can a Bank Freeze Trigger Higher Processor Reserves or Longer Payout Delays?
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        Jan
        Rolling Reserves Explained: Why They Rise During a Freeze Comments Off on Rolling Reserves Explained: Why They Rise During a Freeze
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        Jan
        Why Do Payment Processors Hold Payouts During Account Restrictions? Comments Off on Why Do Payment Processors Hold Payouts During Account Restrictions?
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        Jan
        What Happens to Card Settlement Payouts When a Business Account Is Frozen? Comments Off on What Happens to Card Settlement Payouts When a Business Account Is Frozen?
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      Why banks sometimes can’t explain a restriction: ‘tipping off’ and what you may be told

      Posted on January 21, 2026 by Money Navigator Research Team
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      Enhanced due diligence (EDD) for SMEs: common triggers, what gets checked, and typical outcomes

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      Source of funds vs source of wealth: what banks mean and why businesses get asked

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      Bank compliance reviews explained: why UK business accounts get restricted during KYC/AML checks

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      Account closure vs insolvency: how administrators/liquidators handle banking access

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