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BT Late charges
Consumer_Vigilante
Posts: 8 Forumite
in Phones & TV
How come that these utility companies can get away with these late charges but the banks and credit card companies can't? Any ideas?
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You are confusing justifiable charges for late payments/unauthorised use of overdraft facilities etc. with excessive charges.
Some banks' £25 - £35 charges for unauthorised use of overdraft facilities are disputed because such amounts are allegedly excessive. The credit card companies reduced theirs to £12 when it looked like they'd lose a legal challenge and it is likely the banks will similarly reduce theirs.
IMHO, BT's £7.50 late payment charge is unlikely to be considered to be excessive if anyone ever challenges it in court.Time has moved on (much quicker than it used to - or so it seems at my age) and my previous advice on residential telephony has been or is now gradually being overtaken by changes in the retail market. Hence, I have now deleted links to my previous 'pearls of wisdom'. I sincerely hope they helped save some of you money.0 -
pay your bill on time then there is no problem0
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