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how long does information stay on credit file

hello there
does anyone know how long a cra can keep information on your credit file i have an old default which is now over 5 years old and is statute barred as i am in scotland should i ask them to remove it?

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  • fizz190
    fizz190 Posts: 85 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Defaulted accounts are recorded for 6 years after the account fell into default.

    You can write to the CRAs to ask them to add a note of up to 200 words explaining why information might give a misleading impression if you think this would help

    Fizz
  • hello there
    is it 6 years even in scotland?
  • fizz190
    fizz190 Posts: 85 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Ooh, now I don't know. I got the info from the experian website - it doesn't say whether it's for england or UK, sorry!
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