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Is there a pre-paid card w/out monthly fee & can you claim PPI on defaulted account?

Hi!

I need to improve my credit rating which has switched to Poor after being at Fair, because I took out a contract for mobile broadband (which I haven't defaulted on). I need to improve my credit rating and was going to take out a pre-paid 'credit' card but the only one I found has a monthly fee of £4.95 which I can't afford to pay. Does anyone know of something that will help me improve my credit rating without charging me a fee?

Also, is it possible to claim for reimbursement of PPI payments on an account with defaults?

I'd be so grateful for any advice!

Thanks and best wishes!
From Bad to Fair; An Excellent credit rating is now my aim!

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  • rizla_king
    rizla_king Posts: 2,895 Forumite
    You can claim ppi on a defaulted account. The company may offset any refund against what you owe.

    I don't think there are any free cards that will do what you want.
    Still rolling rolling rolling...... :) <
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