My application for a bank account was declined because I have no credit. How can I build credit fast?

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Think. asked: I applied for a savings account with HSBC and was turned down because I have no credit. I guess what I'm asking is how I can get and use a credit card with no bank account. Also, how can I build credit without trapping myself in a bad credit score? ThanksArthur

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Need to get a credit card in my name?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

retrodragonfly asked: I'm having a problem with getting a credit card in my name. Since I've graduated from high school I've had a credit card but its in mine and my dad's name. We both assumed that it would build up my credit but it turned out to not. I ...

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Apply For Credit Card-Getting Approved For A Credit Card Can Be Difficult

Monday, September 7th, 2009

credit cards rates asked: Getting approved for a credit card can be difficult without a positive credit history working in your favor. It's a Catch-22: To obtain a credit card, you need a good credit history. But to have a good credit history, you need to establish good credit!This no-win ...

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A college credit card question?

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

twistedriffster asked: I want to apply for my first credit card to build a good credit history and I am currently a 3rd yr. college student. The card I want to apply for is the Visa College Platinum Card that has no cosigner or minimum income. Do you ...

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