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Default on Credit file

Hi

Can anyone please tell me how many times a company must contact you regarding a unpaid debit before they apply a default on your credit file??

Thanks

Lisa

Comments

  • jon142
    jon142 Posts: 277 Forumite
    It dosnt work like that. Its about how many months late the payments are anything over 6-8 months is at default stage.
  • withabix
    withabix Posts: 9,508 Forumite
    You are in Default as soon as you don't make the minimum payments.

    Each late payment will show on credit reference agencies data.
    British Ex-pat in British Columbia!
  • Gordon_Hose
    Gordon_Hose Posts: 6,259 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    They only have to write to you once before they stick you with a default.
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
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    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
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