How will you contact me if I’m in persistent debt?

We’ll send you a letter or email to tell you how you can repay your balance quicker and avoid paying more in interest and fees.

18 months:

  • We’ll get in touch to say you’ve been in persistent debt for 18 months and recommend you pay more
  • We’ll clearly explain the recommended amount you should pay to avoid going back into persistent debt

 

27 months:

  • We’ll send a reminder 9 months later to update you on your progress
  • If you’re still in persistent debt, we’ll explain what payments you need to make
  • We’ll highlight the support available and encourage you to get in touch to discuss your options

 

36 months:

  • If you remain in persistent debt, we’ll ask you to contact us so we can offer more support and help you repay your balance quicker.
  • This could be a repayment plan and we may suspend your card to stop your balance increasing

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