Applied for an IKEA loan after 26 May 2021?
Loan FAQs
Help for personal, retail, and IKEA loans taken out before 26th May 2021
Common loan questions
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How do I pay?
You must have a monthly Direct Debit to pay off your loan. If you need to set one up or change it, please contact us.
You can pay extra, which could help you reduce your balance quicker and pay less interest.
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How do I change my address?
Simply fill in our change of address form to tell us your new details.
Please note - it could take up to 5 working days to update on your account.
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What's my balance?
Payments
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Can I pay off my loan in full?
Yes. If you want to pay off your loan early, you can ask us for a settlement figure online. We will tell you how much it'll be to pay off your loan and when you need to pay by.
The figure will include up to 58 days interest in line with the Consumer Credit (Early Settlement) Regulations 2004. This doesn't apply to interest-free credit loans.
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How will I know my loan is paid off?
After you've settled your loan, you'll get a letter within 3 weeks to confirm your account is closed.
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Can I change the date of my payment?
Yes. After your first Direct Debit payment, you can contact us to change your payment date. We'll let you know when it'll change over.
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Can I pay extra?
Yes, see our ways to pay for more information. Remember, you’ll still pay your monthly Direct Debit until your loan is paid off. If you overpay, we’ll send you a refund
If you’re being charged interest, paying more off earlier will mean you pay less interest overall. This is because interest on your loan is calculated daily on the remaining balance.
If you want to pay off your loan, you'll need to ask us for a settlement figure first.
If you are worried about paying
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What happens if I miss a payment?
You’ll be charged a £12 fee. It may also be recorded on your credit report, which could make it harder or more expensive for you to get credit in the future.
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What if I can’t pay this month?
We can help if you're worried about paying. Please get in touch with us straightaway.
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What happens if I keep missing payments?
We'll always try to work with you first to help you pay off what you owe.
If you don't pay for 3 months or more, you may get a letter to say your debt's been sold to another company.
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Where can I get help with managing my money?
There are lots of charities that offer free and independent advice to help you manage your finances.
Your account
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How do I change my bank details?
After your first Direct Debit payment, please contact us to change your bank details. We'll let you know when it'll change over.
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When will I get my statement?
We'll send you a statement every year in the post. It’ll show how much you borrowed, your current balance, and a summary of your payments for the last 12 months.
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Letting us know about a bereavement
After you tell us, we'll make the process of closing the person's account as smooth as possible.
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My account is in credit - what do I do?
Your account could be in credit if you've:
- paid more than the amount due on your statement
- had a refund.
A credit shows on your statement as a minus figure.
If your account is in credit you can ask us for a credit balance refund.
Your application
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My application has been declined. How do I appeal?
We may decline your application because it’s not affordable or you have a poor credit history. We decide this using:
- information you give us
- your credit file.
You can ask us to review the decision online. We'll need to see a recent copy of your credit file. We’ll reply within 14 days to let you know our decision or ask you for more information.
Alternatively you can write to Ikano Bank, PO Box 7221, Willenhall WV1 9DR.
Issues with your purchase or loan
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If you have a question about your purchase
For questions about a particular product, delivery or returns, contact the company you bought your item from first.
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If there’s a problem with your retailer purchase
We can help if there's an issue with something you've bought using a loan from Ikano Bank.
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If you’re not happy with your loan or our service
If you're not satisfied with the service you've received from Ikano Bank, we want to know about it. Please get in touch so we can put it right.
General questions
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Fees and charges
We charge a £12 fee if:
- you don’t pay by the due date
- you pay by cheque and it bounces
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How to cancel your loan
You can cancel your agreement within 14 days of your application. You'll have 30 days to pay back what you've borrowed.
To request a cancellation, please fill in our online cancellation form.