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Sainsburys 0% activation delays

Received my Sainsburys 0% card and PIN this week.

Went out online and to the high street to use it.

Declined.

Called up Sainsburys, who I understand are based in Scotland somewhere. Their call centre is closed due to weather. Since Tuesday.

So since receiving my card over 5 working days ago I have not been able to use it.

Whilst I understand weather happens, I'm sure Sainsburys would not have such a sympathetic approach to me if I was to miss a payment due to 'weather'. I am missing out now on 1 week of the 0% deal. Can I get the promotion period extended by the same duration??

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  • shortcrust
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    I can't really help but thanks for posting. It puts my troubles into perspective.
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    energy1x wrote: »

    Whilst I understand weather happens, I'm sure Sainsburys would not have such a sympathetic approach to me if I was to miss a payment due to 'weather'.

    No, but they wrote a late payment fee into the agreement, whereas you didn't put a late card fee in.
    energy1x wrote: »

    Can I get the promotion period extended by the same duration??

    You can ask, but probably not. End dates are set by account creation dates.
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