31 Dec 2022 01:53 PM
My account is in my ex partners name and he refuses to cancel the account for me. So as of that he has taken out an indemnity claim and left the account with a substantial amount of debt to repay. I'm unable to pay this all in one sum. But I don't want my tv to be cut off as have children here to entertain. Anyone have any help or advice for me please.
31 Dec 2022 01:56 PM
Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out moreIf the account is in your ex's name, it's not your account and the debt isn't your responsibility.
31 Dec 2022 01:57 PM - last edited: 31 Dec 2022 02:00 PM
Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more@Zakclanga99 Unfortunately there is not a lot we can advise other than skys standard non payment policy below (to add further to @Mark39 post above, you won't be able to setup your own account at the address whilst the existing account is still active and in debt)
If you have a continuous payment method setup (direct debit or card) and first attempt fails Sky will automatically retry 10 calendar days later (so don't make a manual payment unless Sky requests you too) if that second attempt fails an automatic process of restrictions will kick in (which we've been told can't be overriden by sky cs agents) starting with tv followed a few days later by broadband if sky is your isp
if restrictions are imposed they won't be lifted until the outstanding payment is paid in full and a new continuous payment method is setup
Note: if you don’t have a continuous payment setup the 10 day grace period does not apply and therefore unless full payment due is showing as credit on your account by payment due date restrictions will be applied almost instantly
also note sky don’t do payment plans or promises to pay on active accounts I’m afraid
31 Dec 2022 02:03 PM
Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out moreSo, to clarify, the account is in your ex's name but you've been paying the bills. I'm unfamiliar as to how indemnity claims work. Usually if your ex refuses to cancel it you need to give him an ultimatum. Either he cancels and you allow him to return all loaned equipment or you just stop paying the bill. As the account holder he'll be chased for money owed not you. Unfortunately you won't be able to take out a new subscription in your name until this is all sorted.
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