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Not really 10 months interest free!

I have just received a Sainsbury's credit card, which I applied for because of the 10 months interest free (purchases only) deal. However, when I rang to activate the card I found out that the 10 months started from the day I applied for the card! So I applied on 16th March and did not receive the card until 2nd April, so I now only have just over 9 months interest free.

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  • exel1966
    exel1966 Posts: 5,085 Forumite
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    Not at all uncommon !! Some cards start the promotional period from account opening date, some from balance transfer date/first purchase date.

    You still have 9 months and 2 weeks FREE. What's the problem ?
  • leeegglestone
    leeegglestone Posts: 2,592 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    sad thing is, the sainsbury card is now 12months
  • sad thing is, the sainsbury card is now 12months

    Anyone tried getting their interest free period extended?
  • tomstickland
    tomstickland Posts: 19,538 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    12 months free purchases! That's amazing. I could do all my shopping on that and stick the difference into the HiSave. Slow stoozing I suppose. As soon as my mortgage is done then I'm off to apply.
    Happy chappy
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