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Virgin Media and credit checks

Hello,
We were discharged from bankruptcy almost a year ago and since then have not attempted 'credit file clean-up'.
We have Sky TV (for past 5 yrs) and now would like to switch to Virgin. Reading the small print it says 'subject to status and credit checks'. Status is fine (both employed/home owners)...but credit check!?! AAArrrrrggghhh.
Anyone have any experience with them?
Many thanks x

N.B. Also posted in bankruptcy forum.

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  • rich_shot2003
    rich_shot2003 Posts: 2,214 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Hello,
    We were discharged from bankruptcy almost a year ago and since then have not attempted 'credit file clean-up'.
    We have Sky TV (for past 5 yrs) and now would like to switch to Virgin. Reading the small print it says 'subject to status and credit checks'. Status is fine (both employed/home owners)...but credit check!?! AAArrrrrggghhh.
    Anyone have any experience with them?
    Many thanks x

    N.B. Also posted in bankruptcy forum.

    They will do a Credit check but if your score is too low they will set a Credit Limit up on your account.
  • RICK..._2
    RICK..._2 Posts: 469 Forumite
    As above. You shouldn't have any problems at all.
    This thread has me so pumped, I headbutted my dog and we both screamed.
  • davethorp
    davethorp Posts: 1,578 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    They may also ask for a deposit. They did with us (£100 IIRC). If they do it will be applied as a credit to your account if you ring and ask for it back after 6 months of clear billing
  • PNPSUKNET
    PNPSUKNET Posts: 4,265 Forumite
    Once a rep came to my friends house to sell vm, they told him if they couldnt trace a person its auto accepted bad or what.
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