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Paying off and Closing Account

I have taken out a loan to re-pay all four of our credit cards.

After calling Virgin, and being told by the answerphone that I have to login to Virginmoney.com to make a payment. I would like to ask what would be the best way to pay off the credit cards and get the account closed.

I think I have two choices. 1.) Pay money on online services and write a letter to ask to close the account, or 2.) call up an expensive call-centre and ask to close the account and pay off the debt.

What advice would you give as to the methood I should use? Would they want it in writing to close the account regardless?

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  • CLAPTON
    CLAPTON Posts: 41,865 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    remember that even if you pay the full amount this month there may be some residual interest next month so you probably won't be able to actually close it until next month
  • thesaint
    thesaint Posts: 4,324 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The "expensive call centre" is a freephone number isn't it?
    Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.
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