Changing method of payment after submitting application?

[RandomPasserby]

I sent my PSW application a few days ago, but when I lost the card I used to make the payment in the form. I had to cancel it and ask for a new one, which means my application will be invalid (most likely the new one will have a different CVV, or they'll try and fail to get payment while the new one is processing).

While I could wait for them to return my documents and then attempt to resend them with the proper payment, it occurs to me that I could make things go faster by sending the same payment by cheque, with a covering letter explaining what happened. Or should I call them and explain first? I have no idea what their number is anyway.

Has anyone had to do something like this, or heard of such a thing? What are the chances of my account getting charged twice? Am I worrying too much?

[abhz639]

This happened to me too. My lawyer suggested that I ask for my documents to be returned and re-submit the application with a covering letter. That's what I did, without adding anything extra.

[RandomPasserby]

I see. And what happened after that, have they acknowledged it and taken the payment?

[RandomPasserby]

They returned my documents to me and said the application was "invalid." What kinds of things did you write in your covering letter?

[saikuteer]

hello. This happened to me too... I haven't even received ma acknowledgement. As i am out of time now... Instead of waiting for the documents to be returned is there any way to opt for the other payment method... Can u please help me with this.Is there any way to contact the UKBA and explain the situation so that they can request for the alternative payment method.

[saikuteer]

thank you.

[JohnM]

Good luck!