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Am so stressed with it all.

I have an authorised overdraft with Nationwide which is currently at 640 pounds, I pay 60 pounds per month until it clears.

The problem is they keep adding charges meaning that the amount keeps going up, even though I am paying each month.

Last time I paid, the balance was 600, but now it is 640, and it is really getting me down.

I only earn about 500 per months, and have to pay 30 pounds rent per week, plus other debts.

I can't see my way out of this mess, help.

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  • bukko
    bukko Posts: 138 Forumite
    edited 14 July 2009 at 11:08AM
    Don't be stressed - this problem will not be with you forever.
    Speak to the CCCS.
    They can negotiate with Nationwide to get them to stop charges and interest.
    I am 100% sure that they will do this for a £600 debt.
    They did it for me for several debts, the biggest being £16,000.
    http://www.cccs.co.uk/contact/contact.aspx
  • ciare wrote: »
    I have an authorised overdraft with Nationwide which is currently at 640 pounds, I pay 60 pounds per month until it clears.

    The problem is they keep adding charges meaning that the amount keeps going up, even though I am paying each month.

    Last time I paid, the balance was 600, but now it is 640, and it is really getting me down.

    I only earn about 500 per months, and have to pay 30 pounds rent per week, plus other debts.

    I can't see my way out of this mess, help.

    I think the first thing you need to do is request a list of the charges from July 2001.

    Nationwide tend to pay out but only for the period where financial hardship began.
    If there are priority debt arrears(mortgage/rent, council tax, utilities) then they may payout an interim amount.
    Do you have any credit cards with charges on them or loans with PPI?
    I have not worked for NatWest Bank since February 2009

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