Bank limits · From Tandem Bank’s own website, 4 November 2026

Tandem Bank probate limit

Tandem Bank publishes no limit for releasing money without probate. Tell its bereavement team about the death and ask whether it needs a grant.

“An original or certified copy of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration…”
Tandem Bank’s own words, from its website, read on 4 November 2026

Lists a grant among the documents it needs to close the account. 71 of the 95 banks and building societies we list publish a figure, most often £50,000.

Will Tandem Bank ask for probate?

Type roughly how much was in their name alone at Tandem Bank. Add their other banks too if you like.

Add up every account in their name alone at that bank. Leave out joint accounts. What you type stays in your browser.

Questions about Tandem Bank and probate

How much can Tandem Bank release without probate?

Tandem Bank publishes no limit for releasing money without probate. Tell its bereavement team about the death and ask whether it needs a grant. In its own words: “An original or certified copy of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration…” From Tandem Bank’s own website, checked 4 November 2026.

Do joint Tandem Bank accounts need probate?

Usually not. A joint account normally passes straight to the other account holder, so it doesn’t count towards Tandem Bank’s limit. Only money in the person’s name alone does.

Is the Tandem Bank limit per account?

No, banks look at the total. Add up every account in the person’s name alone at Tandem Bank. Money at other banks is judged against each bank’s own limit.

What if the Tandem Bank balance is over the limit?

Apply for probate (or letters of administration if there’s no will), then send Tandem Bank a copy of the grant. One grant works at every bank, so if any one bank needs it, it covers the rest too.

Other banks’ limits

Not sure you need probate at all? Use the 3-question checker. Spotted a change at Tandem Bank? hello@probatechecklist.co.uk