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Updated: May 24, 2022

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Cifas.org.uk

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What is cifas immigration portal?

Cifas Immigration Portal
Cifas is the sole provider of access to the Home Office's list of 'disqualified persons' for organisations such as banks or building societies that offer current accounts.
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How do you get a cifas removed?

It is possible in some instances to remove CIFAS markers from the database.
  1. Step 1: Request a CIFAS letter.
  2. Step 2: Contact the institution that issued the marker and request removal.
  3. Step 3: Request CIFAS review.
  4. Step 4: Complain to the relevant ombudsman or complaint service.
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Can I open a bank account with a cifas marker?

It is akin to money laundering. ... Cifas maintains a data base of individuals banks consider to be a risk of committing fraud or money laundering. In the worse cases these markers can prevent someone from obtaining credit or opening a bank account for six years.
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Which banks use cifas?

Cifas has over 500 members including major banks such as HSBC, Lloyds, Barclays and Santander, as well as challenger banks such as Atom, Starling and Tandem. They all access the UK's largest fraud risk database for first and third party fraud, as well as our database for employees who may have committed internal fraud.
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How do I contact Cifas UK?

Speak to an advisor about your complaint
If you still require assistance you can speak to an advisor by calling 0330 460 9601 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm - excluding bank holidays).
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How much does Cifas cost?

You may be at risk of becoming a victim of identity fraud. For £25 for two years, our Protective Registration service reduces that risk.
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How do I know if I am on Cifas?

To check if Cifas is holding any information with your name on it, you should make a Subject Access Request, using the Cifas SAR form and enclose your proof of identity. Send this to Cifas – they have to reply within a month but aim to reply within a week. There is no charge for this.
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How long does your name stay on Cifas?

six years
2. Theguardian.com

Home Office suspends immigration checks on UK bank accounts

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/may/17/home-office-suspends-i...

“Cifas shares the Home Office 'disqualified persons' data with the banking sector through the Cifas immigration portal.

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