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Don’t use a payday loan to regularly pay off other borrowing like credit cards or loans
Here’s what you can do instead:
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Use our Budget planner
to track your income and your spending.
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Speak to the people you owe money to as soon as possible.
They may agree to you making smaller repayments until your financial position improves.
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Make sure you know your rights.
If you’re struggling to pay back a loan or credit card, your lender has to treat you fairly and with consideration.
In particular, they should also allow you reasonable time to repay the debt.
This may include freezing their interest and charges or agreeing a repayment plan with you.
A free debt adviser can help you with this and advise you on your rights and options.
Find a free debt adviser now
Prioritise your bills and agree to repay what you can afford.
Read our guide How to prioritise your bills