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Interest freezem

Hi
does anyone know if credit score is affected if you ask your c-card company to reduce or freeze interest for a period of time. 

Thanks 

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  • [Deleted User]
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    You'll go into an arrangement, which will be recorded on your files.

    It's effectively the same as a default if not very temporary.
  • Credit score is meaningless anyway, nobody but you sees it. It's never used in any lending decision. The arrangement will have the impact on future lending, not the gimmick score.
  • Sandtree
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    You'll go into an arrangement, which will be recorded on your files.

    It's effectively the same as a default if not very temporary.
    Are you sure? I know Barclay's letters about persistent debt categorically stated nothing would show on your credit history if you took their offer of reduced interest but freezing spending on the card. 
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