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  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 35,543 Forumite
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    What's the APR when the 0% runs out?

    Debt charities would insist it's in and keeping one card not defaulted ain't going to have much impact on your credit record.

    My take, if it's APR is higher than other cards, clear it. If it's lower than other cards, it's probably better to let it run out
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • Rob5342
    Rob5342 Posts: 2,417 Forumite
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    If you let everything default then they will all be 0% anyway. I would say its better to let everything default so you don't hsve to worry about interest, and then set your repayments based solely on what you can afford. The danger in trying to clear the card before the 0% deal enda is that you might leave yourself short. 
  • mb1981
    mb1981 Posts: 14 Forumite
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    I have just seen that I have been defaulted with my vanquish card. Do I now start making payments? 
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 35,543 Forumite
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    You can do if you can afford it. Make sure you are not paying more than the correct proportion of your surplus income, and you've reviewed your Statement of Affairs.

    It's easier to increase later than to reduce payments.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
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