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Section 75 on an interest free credit agreement

smilin
smilin Posts: 14 Forumite
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Hi,

I'm buying a new sofa, and have paid the deposit on a credit card. I'm wondering if I should put the remainder of the balance on an interest free credit agreement, or just pay it in full.

My thoughts are that if I have an agreement, ill have section 75 cover for the duration of the agreement. Can anyone clarify if this is the case?

Thanks
James

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,383 Forumite
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    The card will give you s75.

    If the further credit is directly linked to the sofa, then that would also apply. It's not for the duration of the agreement though - it's for the duration of a valid claim.
  • smilin
    smilin Posts: 14 Forumite
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    Thanks for the reply zx81. Sorry it took a while to get back to you.

    How would I determine the duration of the claim? and would the duration be different for the card or interest free credit?

    James
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,383 Forumite
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    edited 20 March 2019 at 10:06PM
    It's determined by the purchase. Section 75 gives you the same rights as with the retailer.

    So you may have a claim against a defective car or a warranty for some months or years.

    Holidays or foodstuffs would have a much shorter duration.

    Your sofa purchase would depend on the claims made the manufacturer and your contract with rhem.
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