Applying for Credit Cards with No Credit History
If you don’t currently have a credit card, apply for one. Keep in mind the general guidelines under the when completing your credit application. Don’t lie, but at the same time you want to present yourself in the best possible light. If you do not have any credit, your best bet in securing a credit card is to apply at places like department stores or gasoline companies. These companies usually open your account with a very low credit line. If you start with one credit card, charge items, and pay the bill on time, other companies will issue you a card. When you use department store and gasoline cards, try not to carry a balance from one month to the next. The interest rate on these cards can be very high. Once you are ready, apply for a regular credit card from a bank, such as a Visa, Master Card, or Discover card. Competition for customers is fierce, and you may be able to find a card with relatively low initial rates. Depending on how bad your credit history is, however, you may be eligible only for a low credit line or a card with a high interest rate. If you use the card and make your payments, after a year or so you can apply to increase your line of credit or reduce the interest rate.
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