How do I get a duplicate search removed from my credit report?

• If the search entry is an exact duplicate, in that it was recorded on the same date, with the same address and name details, the same amount and application type, and the search only has one duplicate, then the credit reference agencies are sometimes willing to simply delete the duplicate entry without further investigation.

  However if there are more than one duplicate entry, or the details differ in any way, the reference agency will contact the lender and request permission to remove any suspected duplicate entries.

  This process can sometimes take a while, so you may find it quicker to contact the company who made the search directly.

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