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paying for BR

:hello: this is our 1st post and we are just filling forms out for BR

just wondered if anyone has ever used money still available on a c/c to pay for the BR :confused:

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  • NekoZombie
    NekoZombie Posts: 1,664 Forumite
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    I've heard of it, yes. I don't think it will get you in too much trouble as long as you only use your credit card for the fee, and not to go on a wild shopping spree.:D
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  • NekoZombie
    NekoZombie Posts: 1,664 Forumite
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    NekoZombie wrote: »
    I've heard of it, yes. I don't think it will get you in too much trouble as long as you only use your credit card for the fee, and not to go on a wild shopping spree.:D

    And yes, if you go to Primark you can go absolutely crazy with £300! You'd have bags and bags of stuff.

    EDIT: Not that I'm suggesting you do this.
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  • fermi
    fermi Posts: 40,542 Forumite
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    Yes. The 'Official Receiver' normally turns a 'blind eye' to this.

    Be warned in advance, that all court fees must be paid in cash (I think).
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  • upcackcreek
    upcackcreek Posts: 22 Forumite
    thanks for that was a bit worried we would get slapped wrists :(
  • fermi
    fermi Posts: 40,542 Forumite
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    thanks for that was a bit worried we would get slapped wrists :(

    Unless you have the OR from hell, then you won't.
    I've read hundreds of posts where people have done this, and I can't remember it being an issue once. :)
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  • upcackcreek
    upcackcreek Posts: 22 Forumite
    thankyou such a sigh of releif ;) its took me all day to post this question as i thought everyone would think i was totally mad
  • fermi
    fermi Posts: 40,542 Forumite
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    thankyou such a sigh of releif ;) its took me all day to post this question as i thought everyone would think i was totally mad

    Been there and done that. :)

    If you have any more questions then don't hesitate to ask.
    Just be patient for a reply, as sometimes it can be a bit slow.
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  • upcackcreek
    upcackcreek Posts: 22 Forumite
    will do and thankyou :A
  • savagevixen
    savagevixen Posts: 1,276 Forumite
    I used available overdraft. Felt a bit bad going into the bank and withdrawing but it was fine. The OR has been through our bank statements and queried a couple of things (£200 Ryanair flights) but not mentioned the withdrawals made days before BR.
    :starmod: I am not that savage :heartpuls But I am a Vixen :staradmin
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