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best way to pay off overdraft?

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I have an overdraft of some £1,500 which I am trying to pay off. I am new to this site and Martins advice so am doing the Budget and am going to change suppliers for gas, electric, phone etc, so that will help. I dont have any credit cards anymore as I cleared them a few years ago and cut them up, but was wondering about getting a 0% interest one to clear the overdraft with, and then ive the year to pay off the card without any interest. Is this right, and who do you advise?
regards Hagrid

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  • tomstickland
    tomstickland Posts: 19,538 Forumite
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    Yes that's a good idea.
    There's loads of 0% credit cards out there.
    A useful list is at https://www.stoozing.com click on tables.
    Happy chappy
  • System
    System Posts: 178,349 Community Admin
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    Also browse on here. I think Martin explains it quiet nicely.:beer:
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • ukbill69
    ukbill69 Posts: 2,790 Forumite
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    Or just stop spending and pay off the overdraft, best advice going lol.

    Hard a I know, but can be done if you knuckly down.
    Kind Regards
    Bill
  • $17mma
    $17mma Posts: 2,623 Forumite
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    OR speak to your bank and request for a monthly management where they reduce it by an agreed amount per month.
    MFWB
    Mortgage when started: £232,000
    Current mortgage Sept 2024: £232,000
    Mortgage free day: Sept 2029

    Saving: £12k 2025
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