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Quick CC payment question

Hi, I made a few purchases last month and have made payments, but I need to know if a refund is considered a payment with reference to "paying the balance so I don't pay charges next month".
I spent £639.19 last month (statement bal to be paid by 15th mar)
paid £240 cash end of feb(bought something for kids online and they paid me back)
Have min payment DD coming out £19

Total still to pay - 380.19

I have just paid by phone - £380 (dont know why I didnt pay 19p too)

so 19p still to pay

but I have had a refund of £7.xx since the statement was issued.

Will this refund be counted as a payment, or should I phone up again (0870) to pay the 19p or am I ok?
If I had made no more purchases I wouldn't have a problem, but I have and so am a bit confused cos the balance was never at zero if you can see what I mean.

All help appreciated,
MrsB.

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  • CannyJock
    CannyJock Posts: 3,838 Forumite
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    Hi, I made a few purchases last month and have made payments, but I need to know if a refund is considered a payment with reference to "paying the balance so I don't pay charges next month".
    I spent £639.19 last month (statement bal to be paid by 15th mar)
    paid £240 cash end of feb(bought something for kids online and they paid me back)
    Have min payment DD coming out £19

    Total still to pay - 380.19

    I have just paid by phone - £380 (dont know why I didnt pay 19p too)

    so 19p still to pay

    but I have had a refund of £7.xx since the statement was issued.

    Will this refund be counted as a payment, or should I phone up again (0870) to pay the 19p or am I ok?
    If I had made no more purchases I wouldn't have a problem, but I have and so am a bit confused cos the balance was never at zero if you can see what I mean.

    All help appreciated,
    MrsB.

    Have a look on www.saynoto0870.co.uk - put in your 0870 number and it'll hopefully give you a freephone number that takes you to the same place ;)

    The refund and payment should actually leave you with a positive balance so you shouldn't be charged interest I'd say.
    "A child of five could understand this. Fetch me a child of five." - Groucho Marx
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