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HSBC Overdraft

Good Morning,
I want to start reducing my overdraft by £50 every couple of weeks, but wonder if a credit check will be done everytime? Also does it count as an overdraft request? Because I could be charged £25 each time, if its more then once every 6 months I think.
I no some people will say save and then cancel when I have the full amount, but with the reductions it will feel like I'm getting somewhere and will stop me spending it!

Comments

  • kayla3600
    kayla3600 Posts: 67 Forumite
    Cheeky Bump :)
  • TheEffect
    TheEffect Posts: 2,293 Forumite
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    To reduce your overdraft, no credit check is done. :)
  • kayla3600
    kayla3600 Posts: 67 Forumite
    Thank you! Thought someone would know!
  • I did this with my HSBC overdraft, they will only do a credit check if you want to up it again.
  • Sharon87
    Sharon87 Posts: 4,011 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    But do it more than twice in 6 months and they'll charge you the £25. If you formally or informally request a change in overdraft twice within 6 months you will be charged a £25 overdraft arrangement fee - meaning request a change or go over your limit twice in 6 months we'll charge you. I'm with them. I reduced it by £50 once, but won't again for a while! In the mean time into the savings it goes...
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