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When does Bankruptcy actually drop off credit file?

Hi,

Does the bankruptcy drop off your credit file 6 years after the date you went bankrupt, or 6 years after your 1 year's discharge?


Thanks,
Candy
What goes around, comes around.

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  • alastairq
    alastairq Posts: 5,030 Forumite
    6 years from date-of-petition
    No, I don't think all other drivers are idiots......but some are determined to change my mind.......
  • Eve1975
    Eve1975 Posts: 140 Forumite
    6 years from date of bankruptcy. I went bankrupt in 2007 so off my file this year! Wahoo.
  • only_mee
    only_mee Posts: 2,367 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Yeah mines of now, my credit is now 5/5 through noodle, I have a £1250 limit on a vanquis card built up over a couple of years now, get them greens on your credit report, good luck.
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