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How long virgin taking these days

I applied for a virgin card on 4 Jan. I got a message saying they couldn't give a decision straight away.

Anyhow week of 4 Jan was full of snow, so didn't expect anything for a good week, but now it is more than 2 weeks and I still haven't heard a peep.

I am sure I didn't give my email or mobile phones cos I hate been hassled, so appart from the copy of the t&c I copied to my computer I have nothing to say I applied for the card.

Rambling really, just want to know how long decisions are currently taking ??

Comments

  • I applied in early January

    According to Experian credit check done on 8th

    I have CIFAS Protection so I am assuming that is why they are taking so long.

    Having read a few horror stories about them on here I'm not really bothered if they accept me or not

    UD
    Total debt at 01/01/2010 £34,262 (Excludes mega mortgage) Daily interest £12.42
    02/10 Now £3.12 due to repayments, BT and :money:
    Olympic challenge £5081/£28,000 (18.15%)
    Aim to lose 35 lbs from 01/01/2010 to 30/06/10 9.5/35
    1 debt in 100 days £2886/£3839
  • mab2000
    mab2000 Posts: 130 Forumite
    I got a similar message to you when i applied. Got contacted to say i had been accepted 10 days after i applied (by text message) and the card took a further 10-12 days to arrive (was during christmas this time period).
  • izoomzoom
    izoomzoom Posts: 1,564 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Got a declined letter yesterday :(.

    Applied to go on electoral roll today, so may try again in a few months :o
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