Banking and finance
Businesses in the banking and finance sector have a legal duty to safeguard their customers’ confidential data. When this data is no longer needed, the only solution is secure disposal. Shred Station can assist with financial document shredding for banks and lenders across the UK, with a Waste Transfer Note and Certificate of Destruction provided for every service.
EN 15713 and GDPR compliant services
All of our financial document shredding services comply with EN 15713 secure destruction standards and GDPR.
GPS-tracked during transit
All our vehicles are GPS-tracked, telematics-monitored, and equipped with bespoke four-camera CCTV systems to keep your materials safe in transit.
BS 7858 security-vetted employees
Every Shred Station employee is security-vetted to at least BS 7858 standards, and we’ll always arrive in full uniform with photo ID.
Zero to landfill
We operate with a strict Zero to Landfill policy. Once shredded, we recycle over 50,000 tonnes of paperwork at UK recycling mills each year.
How we destroy financial documents
We can help you to avoid the risk of a breach and comply with your legal data destruction obligations by providing fully accredited, environmentally responsible shredding services. Services can be supplied as and when needed, or on a regular schedule. If you choose a regular service for secure financial document destruction, we will also provide confidential waste bins to keep your materials safe between collections.
Services we offer
Frequently asked questions
See our customers' frequently asked questions. If your query isn't answered below, please feel free to head over to our FAQs page for more information.
Yes - when done properly. Shred Station has performed professional shredding services since 2008. Our refined processes and systems ensure that all of your shredding services comply with the General Data Protection Regulations as well as European shredding standard EN 15713. All of our staff are security-vetted to BS7858 standards, and your information will be destroyed compliantly.
We perform our services in line with EN 15713 standards (the European Standard) rather than DIN 66399 (the German Standard). This is because EN 15713 covers all aspects of shredding service security, including shred size, whereas DIN only covers shred size. You can find more information about the differences between DIN 66399 and EN 15713 in our help guide.
FCA-regulated and PRA-regulated firms must keep certain records for a number of years (typically 5 or 6). Once this time has passed, GDPR-compliant destruction must take place as soon as possible. To stay on top of these dual requirements, we recommend a regular shredding service for financial organisations. At the very least, an annual purge service is essential.
With on-site services, your materials are destroyed at your premises on board a secure shredding vehicle. On-site vehicles are equipped with industrial shredding machines, and you can witness the destruction take place from ground-level.
With off-site services, we will collect your materials in a secure, discreetly branded truck. Our operatives will collect your materials, place them into locked containers, and transport them back to our destruction facilities for immediate processing. Our vehicles and facilities are covered by constant 360 CCTV, and our vehicles are also GPS tracked for enhanced security in transit.
When it comes to confidential waste, trust is vital. We go above and beyond to ensure our service security is watertight. We are the largest independent shredding service provider in the world as a result of earning this trust, and our shredding services are approved for UK government use.
We are fully accredited and comply with all BS EN 15713 standards. These standards include security vetting all employees to BS7858 standards as a minimum, using CCTV and GPS-monitored vehicles, and operating from secure premises. We are also members of the BSIA and UKSSA - the UK's leading trade associations for the shredding industry. Our Commercial Director is also Chair of the BSIA's information destruction section, putting us at the forefront of all changes to UK shredding requirements.
We will supply shredding bins for regular customers and for large office clear-outs. All of the confidential waste bins we supply are lockable and have a slot in the top or the front to place materials through. You can also purchase bins from our online shop if you'd like a confidential waste bin without a regular shredding service.
We request authorisation in writing to supply keys and typically restrict these to certain staff, as your bins are likely to contain internally confidential information.
We can collect your waste however often you want us to. Our regular services are available daily, multiple times per week, weekly, fornightly, monthly, or every two months. We can also provide services on a one-off or ad-hoc basis, where you simply contact us as and when you're ready for a service.
Once your quote is accepted, we can agree on a suitable date to perform the service. How soon we can come depends on our route availability in your area. Our average wait time is under a week. If you need an urgent service performed within 24 hours, this is something we can arrange, but additional charges may apply.
The cost of your service can depend on a variety of factors. For instance:
- Do you want the service on-site at your premises, or off-site at a secure destruction centre?
- Is it just a one-off requirement you have, or do you need regular services?
- How many bags or boxes do you have for shredding?
All of these questions will help our sales team to find the best and most cost-effective option for your needs. You can submit a quote request by clicking the 'get a quote' button at the top of your screen.