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interest free Overdraft

I desperately need help. i graduated in 2002 with £2000 overdraft with barclays. at that time i was allowed £1200 overdraft free and a further £700 with very little interest. i didn't realise that for a no. of years after graudation i have been paying 15% on ALL of £1900!! I WANNA CHANGE MY CURRENT ACCOUNT!! but should i?? if so to what, as i have no money in credit. i own no credit cards. Help...pleeeeease!! :'-(

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  • m00
    m00 Posts: 68 Forumite
    If you take home more than £1000 net pcm I know Natwest will match your current OD limit and have it interest free for a year. Just in the process of applying myself.

    HTH
  • Fedz
    Fedz Posts: 1,096 Forumite
    Are you wanting to change your current account because you are unhappy having the £1,900 @ 15% with Barclays OR because your unhappy with Barclays for another reason and would prefer another bank?

    Which ever way you look at it you'll owe £1,900.

    I'd stay with Barclays as you have established relationship with them. Ask about maybe a low APR loan to cover it and if successful reduce the o/d limit if possible to avoid oweing another £1,900 an top of the possible loan amount.

    Maybe consider applying for a credit card with low APR balance transfer.
    BarclayCard is Barclays ;)

    Good luck!
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    The Co-operative Bank.
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