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Unable to pay deposit in full what can i do?
macaroniandpizza
Posts: 3 Newbie
I have recieved a letter today saying if i dont pay the remaining £250 of my holiday deposit i will be taken to court. Im unable to pay it just now as im currently being switched to universal credit and have no money to pay it just now. Would ramsey travel accept a small payment each fortnight/month until i can get back on my feet?
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What did they say when you asked them?0
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Usually failure to pay the deposit (assuming 2 part deposit here) means losing the holiday and all monies paid to date.
Why would they take you to court???
Did you pay an initial deposit?How's it going, AKA, Nutwatch? - 12 month spends to date = 3.24% of current retirement "pot" (as at end December 2025)0 -
Why are you even considering taking a holiday if your circumstances suggest you shouldn't be?0
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Sorry to hear of adverse circumstances - however, as alluded to above, if you can't afford the deposit, how can you settle the final balance ?
Then there's the follow on monetary needs - holiday spending money etc.0 -
The travel company may accept a payment plan if you can convince them you can't afford anything else, as its probably easier than taking you to court.
But the only people who can say for sure is them. Have you contacted them to explain your circumstances?All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
is this a holiday you still plan to take or are they requesting of the remainder of the deposit for cancelling a low deposit holiday?0
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Has to be the second part of a "low deposit" deposit, in which case they have every right to ask you for it and you are liable if you read the terms and conditions you probably didnt read when you booked it, you wont be the first to get caught out by this and wont be the last.0
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how come your able to afford a holiday on universal credit ???? im working and cant afford one and dont get benefits0
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Initially when i booked the holiday i did have the means for my holiday as i was in work but in between my hours drastically being cut resulting in the UC claim and a close family member being terminally ill things have been spun on their head and now im not in any position to go the holiday0
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Jenny54321 when i was working i could afford the holiday and now im not i cant and due to other circumstances too. Holidays now consist of visting my mums caravan which i dont mind as i like going0
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