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How Long Does a Charge-Off Stay on Your Credit Report? 

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If a consumer has an unpaid debt on an existing credit account, the original lender will eventually close the account and charge off the bad debt. Generally, these debts are reported to the credit bureaus and remain as a negative entry on your credit history for seven years. What is a Charge-Off?