TSB, Virgin Money, and Metro Bank are among those put under pressure for not using confirmation of payee (COP) checks, which were introduced by most rivals in 2020.
They aim to stop fraudsters from pretending to be someone else and tricking victims into sending them money. The checks mean that those sending cash must enter the recipient's correct name. If account details do not match, the bank can block payment.
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