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cant get credit can anyone help

been discharged for nearly 2 years now and i still can't get credit. i really would like to rebuild my credit score but don't know how :confused: cant get any credit mobile phone switch card/visa card nada nothing

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  • NekoZombie
    NekoZombie Posts: 1,664 Forumite
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    Hiya

    it would help if we knew what sort of credit you are trying to get?
    BCSC Member 70:j
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  • Conor_3
    Conor_3 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    TBH, you're pretty much knackered until all the defaults/late payments, CCJs etc you got before banking and the BR drop off your file.

    You're borderline OK for a mortgage and for utilities/mobile phone but that's it.

    You've got a fair bit of waiting yet.
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