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Problem - No credit history

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  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    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 give
    or "It costs nowt to be nice"
  • Very good point Tixy. I'll give it a go. Excellent.
  • 27col
    27col Posts: 6,554 Forumite
    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.
  • Tixy wrote: »
    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.

    Risteard :)
  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    Great news.
    A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give
    or "It costs nowt to be nice"
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,641 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Its a start OP
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