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Hi this is my first post, I have a default on my credit file and it's not a year old but is paid in full and credit file shows that, I have phoned the company and explained the circumstances but they said as it's been paid in full it's ok and won't affect me???????

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    What circumstances?
  • I split with my partner so wasn't able to get any post ect or have access to any correspondence and the amount was only £90 which was paid in full when I was able to get all my post
  • happy_bunny_2
    happy_bunny_2 Posts: 4,488 Forumite
    Did they say they would be removing the default?

    You can get mail redirection for just you from your old address.
    :beer:
  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    Crescent wrote: »
    Hi this is my first post, I have a default on my credit file and it's not a year old but is paid in full and credit file shows that, I have phoned the company and explained the circumstances but they said as it's been paid in full it's ok and won't affect me???????

    A settled default on your credit file very likely will significantly affect your chance of being accepted for new credit products, or what products/rates you may be able to obtain.

    Especially whilst it is so new, but even longer term.
    A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give
    or "It costs nowt to be nice"
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