
Your creditor is only able to issue a default notice when you’ve missed between three and six months’ worth of payments towards your account. You shouldn’t receive a default notice for missing just one or two payments. It’s possible to be issued a default for a larger form of credit like a bank loan, car finance agreement or mortgage, as well as utility bills, mobile phone companies or retail credit agreements, like a catalogue debt or furniture payment plan. If should also clearly state that it’s served under section 87(1) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.Ī default can be issued on most types of credit agreement, for any amount of money owed. What your creditor will do if you do not comply with the default notice.


