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Full credit history

I am wandering if anyone knows how I can access my full credit history. I have signed up to Equifax and Experian but they only go back 6 years. Is there a way that I can go back to the beginning of time!
This is just so that I can see what I have had over the years!

Thanks in advance.

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  • StopIt
    StopIt Posts: 1,470 Forumite
    No, accounts that have been defaulted, or closed normally will leave you files after 6 years of being closed.


    Once they're gone, they're gone and all records deleted under the Data Protection Act.

    In debt and looking for help? Look here for the MSE Debt Help Guide.
    Also, If you need any free and impartial debt advice, the National Debtline, Stepchange, and the CAB can help.
  • SHill
    SHill Posts: 146 Forumite
    If you have old bank statements or account numbers .. call and pop into the bank and building society.

    There is some way as people have dormant accounts which have left money and not used for many years.
    If you can prove with ID and correct details then it is possible.
  • thanks for sharing this. actually i was searching for this from long while.
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