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Halifax

Hi all,

Many years ago whilst a student I got into a bit of debt with HBOS (Then called Midland!). I couldnt pay my overdraft off as I was a student. this was approximately 10 years ago. If I opened a new account with Halifax (Or any other HBOS subsiduary) can they take money from my account or will the previous account now have been erased?

Thanks in advance,

Regards

Matt
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  • rb10
    rb10 Posts: 6,334 Forumite
    Midland is now part of HSBC, not HBOS (Halifax/Bank of Scotland). They are not connected in any way.
  • mcjordi
    mcjordi Posts: 4,238 Forumite
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    wouldnt have thought so the 6 year rule applies mate statue barred i believe tbh mate why not open an account somewhere else???
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  • It's true that Midlands has nothing to do wtih Halifax or Bank of Scotland...
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