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This message was authored by Zakclanga99 This message was authored by: Zakclanga99

substantial amount of debt

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.

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This message was authored by Mark39 This message was authored by: Mark39

Re: substantial amount of debt

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If the account is in your ex's name, it's not your account and the debt isn't your responsibility.

This message was authored by SKY1992bf This message was authored by: SKY1992bf

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@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

 

 


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This message was authored by Daniel0210 This message was authored by: Daniel0210

Re: substantial amount of debt

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@Zakclanga99 

So, 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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