Account-transfer form redaction takes personal data out of a switch-request file. UK GDPR and the DPA 2018 limit how a bank shares holder information. anonym.plus marks each field on your machine, so the routing instructions stay clear while customer data is shielded.
When this applies
Such a form names the customer, a source number, and a destination number under the Current Account Switch Service. You must hide those before the file reaches a processor.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the request form in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned, signed page.
- It flags the customer and both numbers.
- Confirm the flags and keep the institution codes.
- Apply Mask to the number and personal fields.
- Save the clean record locally.
What you need to provide
- The request file (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator: Replace, Redact, or Mask.
- Optional allow-list for institution and routing codes.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | customer P. Nair → [CUSTOMER] |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | source 44120091 → ****0091 |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | dest 88301220 → ****1220 |
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | QQ 44 12 00 D → [NINO] |
| Money | MONEY | moved £25,000 → [AMOUNT] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | dated 06/2026 → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Limits sharing of holder data under UK GDPR & DPA 2018.
- Masks both the source and destination numbers in one pass.
- Offline work keeps the routing instructions off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
A switch links two numbers, so masking only one can leave a path back to the customer. Mask both sides, and keep an unmasked original for your own reconciliation.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tool catch both sides of a switch?
Yes. It flags every account number on the page, including the source and the destination, so neither path remains.
Can I keep the routing or institution code?
Yes. Allow-list those operational codes so they stay while customer data is removed.
Is the form uploaded for processing?
No. The app is fully offline, so the record stays on your device.