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Old BT Credit Card

Hello,

I am currently going through the effects of my recently deceased brother, to ensure closure on things. It is not easy as he had financial bits all over the place.

I have come across his old (expired) BT credit card. However I am trying to find out if he cleared and closed this account as I cannot find any paperwork relating to it. I tried to ring the number on the back of the card however it is number unobtainable.

Any ideas how I can get in touch with them?

Many thanks

[FONT=&quot]Collin. [/FONT]

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,383 Forumite
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    Whose banking licence does it say it was issued under (should be on the back of the card)?
  • CollinT
    CollinT Posts: 32 Forumite
    Whose banking licence does it say it was issued under (should be on the back of the card)?


    Thanks,
    I have tried to decipher the (tiny) small print on the rear bottom of the card, however it is partly rubbed away. Plus the print is so tiny I would need a magnifying glass to be able to even make it out.

    I may have to take it home with me and use a magnifying glass at home as I can't find one at his house.

    Thanks though.

    Collin
  • [Deleted User]
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    Looks like it may have been MBNA - scheme closed in 2012.

    His balance would almost certainly have been cleared a long time back. If not, it would have been sold to a DCA by now, so you can probably safely forget about it.
  • CollinT
    CollinT Posts: 32 Forumite
    Looks like it may have been MBNA - scheme closed in 2012.

    His balance would almost certainly have been cleared a long time back. If not, it would have been sold to a DCA by now, so you can probably safely forget about it.

    Many thanks.

    Yes, it was MBNA. I have just spoken with them and it was paid off early in 2013 (albeit the card is dated as valid to 12/2015!). The account was never officially closed though. Sadly I am finding this a lot with my late brother's affairs.

    I did contact BT but they hadn’t a clue about it. They did however try to sell me fibre broadband which I thought was a bit inappropriate after I had explained the reason for calling!

    Collin
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