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Ge capital global consumer finance?

Hello,

I've got a search on my credit file for the above company, under 'credit card', but I have not applied for a credit card recently.

I can't seem to find out much about who this company is.

I have recently applied for interest-free credit with Ernest Jones, but was told this was handled through Santander, not GE Capital. Any ideas?

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  • CannyJock
    CannyJock Posts: 3,838 Forumite
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    Hello,

    I've got a search on my credit file for the above company, under 'credit card', but I have not applied for a credit card recently.

    I can't seem to find out much about who this company is.

    I have recently applied for interest-free credit with Ernest Jones, but was told this was handled through Santander, not GE Capital. Any ideas?

    Sounds like http://www.gemoney.co.uk/en/

    If the dates of the search matches the date of your interest-free credit application then that's probably what it is - Ernest Jones should be able to confirm - more likely to be GE than Santander I'd have thought.
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  • stephane_2
    stephane_2 Posts: 3,076 Forumite
    It is Santender for sure
  • It is Santander which makes me think they are a little more strict! I tried to open a Debenhams card on Sat and thought I have a Next Account, a Very Account they declined me a card. It is listed as a credit card search rather than a store card which is very misleading!
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