Probate · England & Wales
TSB probate limit (2026)
Last reviewed 18 August 2026
TSB sits a little below the £50,000 crowd, which can mean a grant is needed sooner than families expect.
How much TSB releases without probate
TSB is commonly cited at around £25,000–£30,000 for releasing funds without a grant, though it assesses cases individually. Above that a grant is generally required.
Notifying TSB
Notify TSB’s bereavement team to begin; joint accounts pass to the survivor without a grant.
Questions
Does the threshold apply to the whole estate?+
No — it applies only to the balance held with TSB at the date of death, not to the estate as a whole.
Sources. TSB bereavement information; figure marked published or secondary convention and dated at review. Confirm with the bereavement team before relying on it.