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Credit Report Question

Hi all

When creditors look at your credit file, can they see the balances of basic current accounts on there (no frills accounts) that are in credit (i.e. no bad history on it?)

It's something i've always wondered but I can't seem to find an answer on it?

Comments

  • By balance do you mean the amount of money in your account?

    They can see that you have a basic account (although my NatWest ones come up as Current Accounts when they aren't).
    Mine says £0 - as I don't owe them any money. It won't show your bank balance.
    SAVINGS: £63.86 // £3,000
  • Mine says £0 - as I don't owe them any money. It won't show your bank balance.

    Yup, my current accounts show as £0 (whether I'm in credit or in my OD) - the various budgeting pots, which always have a credit, don't show at all. HTH
    Grocery Challenge £211/£455 (01/01-31/03)
    2016 Sell: £125/£250
    £1,000 Emergency Fund Challenge #78 £3.96 / £1,000
    Vet Fund: £410.93 / £1,000
    Debt free & determined to stay that way!
  • kirstle99
    kirstle99 Posts: 471 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Debt-free and Proud!
    Yeah I meant the balance, sorry! Oh that's good to know! Thanks ;)
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