Marital status
My bank refused to consider my loan application without first talking to my husband. Can they do this?
It is unlawful for providers of goods and services, including banks and finance companies, to offer their services in a discriminatory way. This could be discrimination on the grounds of marital status and sex.
Related information
Types of discrimination: marital status, sex
Places of discrimination: goods and services
Banking and Financial Services Ombudsman website
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