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Virgin Media

Independent information about Virgin Media missed payments, financial-difficulty support, service restrictions, debt collection and complaints.

Virgin Media says a late payment may lead to a late fee and service restrictions. If financial circumstances have changed, it offers support options that can include extra time, part-payments or a reduced service while arrears are repaid. If regular payments are not made, the account may eventually be placed with a debt collection agency after notice.

What role does Virgin Media have?

Original creditor

The company contacting you is not necessarily the company that legally owns the debt. Check the original creditor, current owner and the role stated on your latest correspondence.

Legal identity and regulatory position

Virgin Media Limited is registered in England and Wales under company number 02591237 and provides residential Virgin Media television, broadband and phone services under its customer terms.

Virgin Media’s broadband, phone and TV service standards and complaints handling are subject to Ofcom’s telecommunications framework.

Contacting Virgin Media

Use My Virgin Media or the current billing and payment-support routes. If you cannot pay the full amount, contact Virgin Media to discuss available support before the account progresses further.

If you want to complain

Virgin Media publishes a Consumer Complaints Code of Practice and accepts complaints online, by phone and by post, with independent adjudication available where applicable.

What to check before paying or agreeing a plan

  • Confirm the account reference and original creditor match your records.
  • Check whether the company says it owns the debt or is collecting for another organisation.
  • If you do not recognise the debt, ask for clarification before making a payment or admitting liability.
  • Keep copies of letters, emails, payment offers and complaint correspondence.
  • Do not agree to a repayment amount that is not affordable alongside priority household bills.

Related guidance

Important: YourFinances.co.uk is not affiliated with Virgin Media. This page provides general information and does not confirm that any debt is valid, enforceable or owed by a particular person.