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Had the credit card before and want promo offer with new application

I cant seem to find the answer on the forum or in the small print.

Im a regular 'offender' of using promotional offers of 0% on purchases and paying them off in full before the offer expires.

I've had a look at the MSE website and Halifax, Tesco, RBS and Natwest but over the years i've had them all. Tesco is the most appealing, but I cannot find out if i'll get the promotional offer as a new applicant? Or am I likely to be exempt as I have been a customer in the past?

My Tesco account was closed in Dec '10 and Halifx in May '07, so both were some time ago. Does this make a difference??

I hope someone can help, thanks,

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  • JakeGreen
    JakeGreen Posts: 168 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    If an account has been closed for at least 6 months most card companies will regard you as a new customer if you apply again.

    Check the small print on the application form or on the website to be sure
  • emsjune78
    emsjune78 Posts: 569 Forumite
    PPI Party Pooper
    From what I've read, 12 months seems to be the max to re-qualify as a new customer (Nationwide is one that states this period) so you should be fine I would have thought
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