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0% balance transfer rate at an end...
My 0% balance transfer rate is coming to an end with Barclaycard. I've just done a quick check on here to see if anyone else might give me a 0% balance transfer card for me to transfer my outstanding Barclaycard balance to, and the MSE eligibility checker has come up with nothing. Meanwhile, I keep getting letters from…
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HSBC credit card length of promotional period
I took a new card for 0% purchases in July, but I can't find anywhere that tells me how long that promotional period is (yes I should have written it down at the time)! Current offer seems to be 20 months but I can't find it written on my statements or in the HSBC app (not tried the website OLB yet) so it might have been…
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Aqua "service" e-mails
I always turn all marking off as don't need to be spammed. Two emails from Aqua today, one about I can use Google pay another I can use their instalment plans. They class these as service mailings, but I classed them as marketing, as I wrong? (none of my other CC sent me anything like these e-mails).
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0% moving stuff around
So just want some advice if this can work and makes sense…… So credit card 1 has £700 on it 0% ends in 1 month was at £2,500 but now have a new offer on the card for 12 months 0% 3% fee So I do have a RBS card with 0 balance but no offers but I can transfer to this card 0 fee at the standard rate 23% could I take transfer…
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Getting a credit card when I've recently been living abroad
Hi everyone, I'm keen to get a credit card to build up my credit history. I used the soft checker on here and got '100% pre approval' on an M&S purchase plus credit card. However I had the same result with a different card a few months ago, but when I went to apply they said I wasn't eligible due to not having 3 years of…
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Natwest CC Application - Radio Silence?
I submitted an application for a Natwest CC on Sunday, got sent a pre-contract agreement and submitted the Liveness check/documents for Mitek ID verification. I received an email on Sunday saying that I’d hear from Mitek if they needed anything else, and if not, I’d hear from Natwest instead confirming that my card was on…
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Is there an up-to-date list of how quickly credit card providers will deem you a new customer again?
I'm thinking of closing several credit cards and then reapplying to the same providers in order to take advantage of new customer interest-free deals. Is there an up-to-date list of how quickly the different providers will deem you a new customer? I remember seeing one online years ago, but I can't find it now.
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Section 75 query (following successful claim)
After causing me nearly £400 of expenses, British Airways refused to refund them. They did not contest that their lack of duty of duty of care caused the extra expenses, but stated that they didn't believe they should pay me back. So I made a Section 75 claim with my credit card company (not a chargeback). The amount…
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Can I balance transfer credit cards and my overdraft onto a new 0% credit card?
Looking to consolidate my existing credit cards and also my overdraft onto one balance transfer card. Is this possible and if so, what is it called? I'm unsure what exactly I'm searching for
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Refund onto card
I lent someone some cash and they paid my council tax bill with their credit card in lieu of paying back the loan. I'm due a refund from for the council tax. Does it have to be repaid onto the same card?
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M&S Data Breach Compensation
I received a text asking if I want to start a claim via. jointheclaim.co.uk I’m never sure about getting stung for charges with these firms if the claim fails so obviously a bit nervous about doing it.
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Section 75 Settlement Offer
We had a bathroom fitted starting in 2021 and paid with credit card. The merchant messed us around but they finally finished the work in early 2022. By late 2022 defects started to show and we contacted them to fix things but they ignored us. I lodged a section 75 claim in December and (after much back and forth including…
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Thoughts and advice please.
Hi all. I need to borrow £2000 for some home improvements. Rather than going down the loan or add it to the mortgage route I'm thinking of withdrawing the cash on an existing credit card and then transferring the balance onto a long 0% balance transfer card, obviously paying it off within the 0% time period. Would this be…
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When to apply
I have a 0% credit card with a £1,800 balance which won't be paid off before card ends in January 26. Would like to shift debt to new 0% card if possible. Should I apply for new card now or wait till nearer the expiry date? Thanks for help.
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Onmo APR increased without notification.
Hi everyone, I’ve been going through my credit agreement with Onmo and noticed something that doesn’t seem right. My original agreement shows an APR of 22.46%, but when Onmo contacted me in March about an APR change, the email they sent listed my current APR as 24.9%, and said it would be increasing to 44%, which I…
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Avios to Nectar conversion changing
Just had email. Will change in March. Barclaycard avios card will now only pay 0.5% cashback equivalent!
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Incorrect Tyres Fitted - Chargeback?
Hi Team MSE, I have question relating to Chargeback and Section 75. I had ordered two car tyres online and recieved confirmation via email confirming my selection (product and tyre size).On the the day of fitting, once the tyres had been fitted and payment taken, I went to inspect the tyres whilst the car was still on site…
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HSBC Visa Credit Card - 10% cashback offer (1st Oct-31st Dec 2024)
Just received an email from HSBC offering 10% cashback for 3 months on groceries, fuel and UK travel (up to £50 per month) with my Visa credit card. 5 purchases or more on the above will be required too. Keep an eye out for an email as you have to opt-in by the 30th September 2024. You probably have to be an existing…
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3 Credit Cards - Very Poor Credit Rating - most effective way to improve it?
Dear all, I have a 'Very Poor' credit rating (544 with TransUnion) and I am hoping to improve this as quickly as I can so I can apply for a mortgage. I have a question on my credit cards situation though and I'd just like to see what people's thoughts are. I have recently received a Barclaycard which has allowed me to…
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