Trashing bank records??? (balance, year, address)

[greatblueheron]

Can I toss into the trash old bank acct records if the accts are CLOSED, without fear of id theft etc. ???

[NJBest]

Why not just shred them with all your other bank records? Do you actually keep onto the physical records? That seems like it will take up a lot of space. I'm not a fan of paper filings.

[NMNan]

As long as they do not have your SS number on them, it should be safe to toss them in the trash. I would also be wary of disclosing DOB, mothers maiden name, and any of the other common questions that are asked for when setting up an account.

[RiverBird]

Don't do it. Anyone looking for info in the trash could use clues to see what banks you use and what your balances have been. I don't even throw into the trash old utilities bills. I either shred them myself or once a year one of the local banks has a shredding day, you bring boxfuls of stuff and watch it all go through the shredder. I also shred anything at all with my name/address on it, like envelopes addressed to me.