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Originally Posted by Original Spies Yes. Just a bank card. They say my credit rating isn't good enough (it's not bad. it's just non-existant) to warrant one. Which is baffling, as they're not giving me credit. They say I need to have more DD's coming off my account.
My Mum has had her Sky bill DD'd from her account for about 8 years, and they won't give her one either.
Most strange. |
Trying to build credit from scratch is very difficult. You need to get some activity going on your credit report, maybe a small loan or low credit limit card, maybe even a secured credit card where you put a deposit down equal to your credit limit. I was out of the country for 5 years so it took me a while to get credit when I got back.
Though, TBH, it sounds like Nationwide have a stick up their ass. Your efforts might be better served by shopping around.