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  • It goes without saying that you should check the basics - eg you're on the electoral roll and that there is no incorrect data reported.

    Don't waste money on buying scores. They are just calculated by the CRA for you. Lenders calculate their own scores.
  • I had the £14.99 jobby and everything is ok.
    Not paying for that any more.
    Did "Very" do a credit check?
    I've been turned down by Capital One so I don't want to make matters worse...

    I've ordered the Cashplus card.
  • I had the £14.99 jobby and everything is ok.
    Not paying for that any more.
    Did "Very" do a credit check?
    I've been turned down by Capital One so I don't want to make matters worse...

    I've ordered the Cashplus card.

    Yes, Very do carry out a credit check on you, but this is regarded as a mail order account and not a credit card account on your credit reports.
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