Monday, December 21st, 2009

Will getting a Bad credit credit card lower my score?

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Peanut Buttter Jelly Time asked:


I have a low score but its been rising steadily… I know available credit will help but will receiving a credit card for ppl with bad credit lower my score?

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3 Responses to “Will getting a Bad credit credit card lower my score?”

fergalicious Says:
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:46 pm

No, your credit score is based on getting credit and being able to meet your monthly repayments etc.

That’s why the likes of Capital One are always sending out junk mail etc – they will often lend to poor credit scorers with high rates.

If used sensibly, they can actually help rebuild your credit rating.

Lo Says:
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:08 pm

No it wont hurt your credit, it will actually help. You just want to make sure you have a card that doesn’tt charge you outrageous fees and the first question to ask is if the card reports to all three bureaus. If you have a bank account, usually your bank can get you a pretty good deal

paperdoll198 Says:
December 26th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

Yes, it doesn’t matter what company you get the card from, only that you pay it and they report that you pay it. As for that previous answer mentioning to go to your bank and see if they can give you a credit card, normally I’d say that’s a good idea, however, if you’re bank is like Wachovia or WaMu, I’d think twice about that…

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