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Novuna Finance Not Accepting Credit Card Payments - Suggestions Please!

Hi all,
I bought a kitchen in June 2023 using Novuna Finance. I've saved half the money to pay it off before the repayment start date of 06th April, and secured a 0% credit card for the balance of £8500.00.
However I've just been told (and it's in the small print!) that they only accept direct debit, debit card or cheque for payments. Any suggestions on how I can navigate this please? 
All help gratefully received! Thanks

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  • You need to find a 0% money transfer card.
  • DullGreyGuy
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    Hi all,
    I bought a kitchen in June 2023 using Novuna Finance. I've saved half the money to pay it off before the repayment start date of 06th April, and secured a 0% credit card for the balance of £8500.00.
    However I've just been told (and it's in the small print!) that they only accept direct debit, debit card or cheque for payments. Any suggestions on how I can navigate this please? 
    All help gratefully received! Thanks
    You have probably had a near miss... paying finance with credit, when allowed, is normally treated as a "cash like transaction" and not a purchase so not only do you not get your 0% interest rate but you get a fee on the transaction too. 

    Money transfer card is your safest bet but limits tend to be lower and naturally you've already got searches from the BT card. 
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