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Problem - No credit history
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I would try making an application to barclays now (in branch with your id information).
Even if you are declined this wouldn't affect your credit file - as they won't be doing a credit application search, because you are not applying for credit.A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who giveor "It costs nowt to be nice"0 -
Very good point Tixy. I'll give it a go. Excellent.0
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I was amazed to learn that so many people do not have a bank account, even a basic one.I can afford anything that I want.
Just so long as I don't want much.0 -
I would try making an application to barclays now (in branch with your id information).
Even if you are declined this wouldn't affect your credit file - as they won't be doing a credit application search, because you are not applying for credit.
Hi Tixy
I just want to say a big thank you for your help. Today Barclays gave me a cash card account, and as you suggested, didn't perform any credit checks etc. I was then able to bank my cheques.
You're a star. :money: Thanks ever so much.
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Great news.A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who giveor "It costs nowt to be nice"0
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Its a start OP0
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