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Abbey Zero Card - how long does it take?

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  • td_007
    td_007 Posts: 1,212 Forumite
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    lwp2001 wrote: »
    I am paying it manually from next month on, and switching to the Post Office credit card soon!

    I would suggest continue with direct debit as it becomes their responsibility to collect rather than yours to pay.
  • lr1277
    lr1277 Posts: 2,236 Forumite
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    CannyJock wrote: »
    Their application process is a shambles from all reports, but having waited the 26 days, and had the search on your credit report, I'd have taken the card and made some money out of it.

    Out of curiosity, how would you have made money with this card?
  • NickX
    NickX Posts: 3,046 Forumite
    lr1277 wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, how would you have made money with this card?

    Well you will save money if you use Abbey Zero abroad because of it being fee-free on foreign currency transactions.

    I made money on the original Abbey Zero deal of 0% on Balance Transfers for 6 months with no fee. Invested those funds in an interest bearing account for a tidy profit. Currently enjoying a repeat deal aswell ;)

    Despite thee shambolic customer services (sh)Abbey Zero has been a nice little earner for me.
  • CannyJock
    CannyJock Posts: 3,838 Forumite
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    lr1277 wrote: »
    Out of curiosity, how would you have made money with this card?

    Stoozing is the easiest way. The card table on the stoozing website shows potential profit using current best-buy savings accounts.
    "A child of five could understand this. Fetch me a child of five." - Groucho Marx
  • Peeky
    Peeky Posts: 121 Forumite
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    I applied on Friday. Just going to give them a call now to see if my application is going to be processed/has been.

    Back in 5mins...
  • Peeky
    Peeky Posts: 121 Forumite
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    They won't discuss an application until 5 working days have passed. Serves me right for leaving it so long to apply - i only want it for my holiday in 2 weeks :(
  • stardrops42
    stardrops42 Posts: 857 Forumite
    My card arrived about a week after I posted the application. I was pre approved though so maybe thats why it was so fast:confused:
    Feb GC £80 per week (Well I'm gunna try:whistle:)
    Diet starts today(31/12/16)! Only 18lbs to lose:eek:

    4/2/16 - 13lbs to lose:D
    11/2/16 - 12lbs to lose:D
    3/3/16 - 11lbs to lose:D
  • Peeky
    Peeky Posts: 121 Forumite
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    Still nothing. Rubbish service, i give up.
  • Peeky
    Peeky Posts: 121 Forumite
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    Got home to find i have been credit checked (equifax alert). Just gave them a call and a much more helpful person... credit agreement in the post! :)
  • ToMoCo
    ToMoCo Posts: 43 Forumite
    20 days in total from online application to getting the card and pin for me.

    Generous credit limit also.
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