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How long ago can I claim

Hi all

Is the claim period for PPI 6 years?

I had a loan Before this and was Told I could only have the loan if I took PPI.

I did not need it

Thanks

HB
:beer:

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  • dilus
    dilus Posts: 1,046 Forumite
    Hi all

    Is the claim period for PPI 6 years?

    I had a loan Before this and was Told I could only have the loan if I took PPI.

    I did not need it

    Thanks

    HB

    Hi happy_bunny, the general rule is if the loan was still active within the last 6 years, as this is the length of time banks should keep records. If your loan was still live beyond 2005 it should, hopefully, still be on records with the bank. If you finished the loan around 2005 or before it may be difficult and you might have to supply proof of it (original paperwork etc) for them to investigate ;)
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  • magpiecottage
    magpiecottage Posts: 9,241 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Whether it can go back more than six years depends on:
    Who sold the cover
    Whether that firm was subject to the General Insurance Standards Council's code or FSA regulation at the time
    Whether they are subject to direct FSA regulation now or have been at any time since 14 January 2005
    Whether the firm still exists.

    Then there is the question of whether the cover was actually missold.
  • loates123
    loates123 Posts: 798 Forumite
    edited 1 March 2012 at 5:59PM
    I got loans out with the halifax bank in 1995 and i think around 1999 with insurance at the time i was only young and at the time i was told by the person at the bank that i should get insurance
    i have no paper work , but am still a customer with the bank
    so i guess i cant claim?
    Treat everyday as your last one on earth! and one day you will be right.:D
  • wr1ght
    wr1ght Posts: 407 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    send a SAR request you will get all the information you need
  • loates123
    loates123 Posts: 798 Forumite
    wr1ght wrote: »
    send a SAR request you will get all the information you need

    what is sar?

    just rang the halifax ppi line and they told me they will look into it and send me a letter within 5 days but i cant see me getting out back as that long ago
    Treat everyday as your last one on earth! and one day you will be right.:D
  • Alpine_Star
    Alpine_Star Posts: 1,384 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    loates123 wrote: »
    what is sar?


    Subject Access Request.

    http://www.ico.gov.uk/tools_and_resources/glossary.aspx
  • wr1ght
    wr1ght Posts: 407 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    i received my SAR of the halifax yesterday and it has every bit of information held from 1996, account numbers ppi account numbers
    only took 2 weeks as well well worth the £10
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