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How Long coming off credit rating!?!?!?

moneysaymoneydo
moneysaymoneydo Posts: 292 Forumite
in Credit cards
Hi quick question have 2 creation cards both now as from today paid in full, i have just posted a letter informing creation to close them and i have destroyed card. Can someone please advise (roughly) how long before they actually are closed and off my credit rating!

Thanks for all helpful answers in advance! :j

Comments

  • Jaycs
    Jaycs Posts: 1 Newbie
    they will be marked settled within a month and remain on your credit file for 6 years
  • InsideInsurance
    InsideInsurance Posts: 22,460 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Can be up to a couple of months for it to show as closed on the CRA - a month is being optimistic but possible.

    It will stay on the records for 6 after the date the account is noted as closed
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