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Unauthorised Overdraft

Hiya,

Well quite some time back I did the silly thing of taking money out of my bank machine using an unauthorised overdraft, initially I think I took out £300. As time grew on, the bank charges started to add up and I have recently recieved another letter from HSBC asking for a proposed plan of repayment for my now £550 unauthorised overdraft.

I am just after some advice really, would it be advised to send them a letter explaining that I wish to pay £30 per month? If I was to do this, could they still keep sticking the massive bank charges ontop of me? I know £30 a month isn't alot, but my current situation does not allow for much more.

Thanks.

Comments

  • savingmummy
    savingmummy Posts: 2,915 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Yes you need to arrange repayment, only offer what you can afford though so ensure your leaving enough for priorities. charges will still be put on until its cleared unfortunately.
    Have you income going into the bank account? or are you no longer using it?
    DebtFree FEB 2010!
    Slight blip in 2013 - Debtfree Aug 2014 :j

    Savings £132/£1000.
  • C4SH
    C4SH Posts: 6 Forumite
    Yes you need to arrange repayment, only offer what you can afford though so ensure your leaving enough for priorities. charges will still be put on until its cleared unfortunately.
    Have you income going into the bank account? or are you no longer using it?

    I stopped using it, for that very reason. Thanks for the reply by the way.
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