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Change of account type

Hi all,

I have recently upgraded my account from a basic account to a current account with Halifax. The basic account I had was not on any of my credit reports with any of the credit reference agencies.
Looking
 through previous posts I have found there was a problem a few years ago with Halifax updating credit reference agencies about such changes. Does anybody know if this is still the case? Or any idea how long I can expect to wait until my current account shows on my credit report? Thanks.

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  • D3xt3r5L4b
    D3xt3r5L4b Posts: 1,852 Forumite
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    It’ll be when the bank next sends their update.
    Is there a reason for it to be rushed?
  • Kauto5
    Kauto5 Posts: 53 Forumite
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    Not rushed as such, but I've been offered a money transfer 0% interest and they require my bank account to show on a trans union credit report before it could be accepted. The offer expires on 31 May.
  • xlnc99
    xlnc99 Posts: 1,673 Forumite
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    ive had a basic account with halifax for years and too have upgraded.

    However for some reason they always reported it as a current account on all three agencies and not a basic account
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