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Cancelling Barclaycard

I tried to cancel my Barclaycard and was advised not to as this wouldn't help my credit rating.

Is this true? I've never used the card for years.

Apologies from a new user if this has been asked loads before.

Thanks,

Jon

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  • KTF
    KTF Posts: 4,855 Forumite
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    Did Barclaycard say that? That really is a new one! If you have lots of credit cards already, closing unused ones can actually improve your rating as the amount of debt available to you decreases which makes you a better 'risk'.

    Just call them back and say you want to cancel then shut them down when they try to make you stay.
  • jonnelson
    jonnelson Posts: 19 Forumite
    KTF wrote: »
    Did Barclaycard say that?

    Yes they did.
    KTF wrote: »
    Just call them back and say you want to cancel then shut them down when they try to make you stay.

    Will do. I hope it cuts down on the junk mail from them too.....

    Thanks for the advice.

    Jon.
  • lynxptc
    lynxptc Posts: 280 Forumite
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    What kind of offers have people received when phoning Barclaycard to cancel?
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