Uchenna Ani-Okoye asked:


As time progresses, more and more people are joining the revolution called ‘Credit card’. Yes, it’s really a revolution. Now you don’t need to worry about how much cash you have in your pocket when you go shopping, just carrying this small piece of plastic (credit card) is enough to assure you of a good shopping ‘treat’. You can use your credit card to order things from the comfort of your home (on the internet).

So the number of credit card applications seems to be on the rise. However, not every credit card application turns into a physical credit card. Some credit card applications get rejected too. Let’s check why a credit card supplier would reject a credit card application when he has spent so much time and energy (and money) on wooing new customers.

One obvious reason for rejection of credit card application is human error i.e. the error committed by you in filling up the credit card application. These can be small mistakes like a wrong telephone number or wrong name or the postal code might be wrong. It’s normal to make mistakes, after all we are human being and no human being can be termed as perfect. Another strong reason for rejection of a credit card application could be missing mandatory information i.e. when you forgot to fill-in some mandatory information in the credit card application form.

Sometimes, the credit card application could be rejected because the credit card application form has been filled-in in a handwriting that is illegible to the people processing your credit card application. At other times, the sales representative (of the credit card supplier) could have made a mistake in either depositing the form correctly or in guiding you in the filling of the credit card application form (newly hired sales representatives can make such mistakes).

However, these human errors are just minor errors that can be corrected later on and hence the only impact would be in terms of the delay in receiving your credit card. The main and the most important cause for rejection of credit card applications is bad credit ratings i.e. a negative credit history. If you have been using other credit cards or if you have taken bank loans/mortgages in the past, you would have already build your credit rating.

If you have been making your bill/instalment payments in time (and in the correct amount), you would have already acquired a good credit rating, however, if you have been irregular or if you have been defaulting on your payment dues, you would have developed a bad credit rating. This credit rating is calculated by credit bureaus who receive feeds from various credit suppliers. All credit card applications are checked for the credit rating of the requestor and if it comes up as negative, the application is rejected out rightly.

So, these are the 2 most important reasons for rejection of credit card application and you must pay heed to them (especially the credit rating).



Amber

Nick Makaryk asked:


With the advancement of the years, the public has accepted the major change called the “credit card”. It is truly a major change. Instead of stressing over carrying enough money to get what you want or need when shopping, your Visa or MasterCard can make sure you can have a great shopping experience. You can shop without leaving home on your computer. Applying for credit cards is becoming more commonplace. But every application that you fill out does not mean that you will get a credit card in the mail. Your application for a credit card may be denied. Let’s see why a provider of a credit card application turn you down when they have put so much effort into courting new customers.

One of the main reasons for rejecting an application for a credit card is mistakes that you may have made when filling it out. Little mistakes, such as entering the wrong phone number, wrong name, or zip code can be made. There is no such thing as a perfect person so mistakes are bound to be made. If you forget to fill out all the spaces on your application, this can cause another problem. Missing information that is required will cause problems with your application. If your handwriting is atrocious, the person reviewing the application may have trouble reading your information. Errors could have been made by the person who was handling the form. It may not have been filed correctly or the information needed may not have been clearly explained. Sometimes new hires make a few mistakes until they are more seasoned to the system.

But not to worry, these small mistakes due to human error can be straightened out later. The main problem this would cause would be an interruption in the timely receipt of your credit card. The number one reason for an application for a credit card being rejected is poor credit, for example, negative items in the past. Your credit score may already have been set up if you have other credit cards in active status or if you have or have had a mortgage or loan. If payments are made on time and the minimum is being paid, a good credit score is likely. On the other hand, if payments are late, behind, or not paid this results in a bad credit score. This is determined by the major credit bureaus with information received from the credit card companies you have. When applying for a new credit card, your credit score is checked and if it is a negative rating, you are automatically rejected.

The rejection or acceptance of a credit card application is dependent upon these two major reasons. They must be monitored (the credit score in particular).



Brian

Peter Finch asked:


The advent of credit cards has made a huge change in the way business is being conducted. It is taking the place of cash to close transactions. With this, more people are joining the beeline for a credit card application everywhere.

Almost all establishments are now accepting this piece of plastic as payment for transactions, purchase of goods and services. However, one truth is not all applications are accepted. Some applications cannot be approved for various reasons.

Nowadays, this powerful plastic has eased the life of both customers and merchants alike. You can now bid goodbye to your fears of carrying cash in your wallet when you go shopping, or worry that your cash is not enough to pay for your purchases. Ordering goods and stuff from online stores has also ceased to be a problem. A few clicks on your computer will guide you to the different online stores and you can finish transactions in just a few minutes without even leaving your home.

This convenience brought the number of credit card applications on the rise, but not all applicants will be given physical cards. Some will be disappointed because despite the fact that card suppliers spend much time and money to entice new customers, not all applications can be approved.

There are several factors why credit card applications are rejected. Errors in filling up the application forms could be one factor. These could be little mistakes and discrepancies in the personal details like zip codes, telephone numbers and others.

Another reason could be your failure to fill up all the mandatory fields in the application form. In most cases, these mandatory fields are usually marked with an asterisk so you should not miss these.

Unreadable handwriting could be another factor why a credit card application gets rejected. With thousands of application forms waiting to be processed on the tables of the company sales representatives, a form which cannot be read will surely be doomed for rejection. These are examples of human errors that serve as deterrent to the processing of your credit card, but these are repairable. You only have to correct the mistakes and fill in the missing information and the only problem would be the delay in your getting the actual card.

The biggest reason for rejection of applications for charge cards is bad credit ratings. If you have made several defaults in your previous bills, you will have to pay fines and late fee charges and this will give you a negative credit history. Building a good credit rating is important because your past performance is the cementing factor that will pave the success of your future applications for a bank card.

If you had been paying your loans or credit card charges on time in the past, it will reflect on your credit rating. Do not think that you can run away from your past records because every time you file a credit card application from any card supplier, your records will be calculated by credit bureaus who also get feedbacks from other credit suppliers.



Rose

Uchenna Ani-Okoye asked:


As time progresses, more and more people are joining the revolution called ‘Credit card’. Yes, it’s really a revolution. Now you don’t need to worry about how much cash you have in your pocket when you go shopping, just carrying this small piece of plastic (credit card) is enough to assure you of a good shopping ‘treat’. You can use your credit card to order things from the comfort of your home (on the internet). So the number of credit card applications seems to be on the rise.

However, not every credit card application turns into a physical credit card. Some credit card applications get rejected too. Let’s check why a credit card supplier would reject a credit card application when he has spent so much time and energy (and money) on wooing new customers.

One obvious reason for rejection of credit card application is human error i.e. the error committed by you in filling up the credit card application. These can be small mistakes like a wrong telephone number or wrong name or the postal code might be wrong. It’s normal to make mistakes, after all we are human being and no human being can be termed as perfect.

Another strong reason for rejection of a credit card application could be missing mandatory information i.e. when you forgot to fill-in some mandatory information in the credit card application form. Sometimes, the credit card application could be rejected because the credit card application form has been filled-in in a handwriting that is illegible to the people processing your credit card application.

At other times, the sales representative (of the credit card supplier) could have made a mistake in either depositing the form correctly or in guiding you in the filling of the credit card application form (newly hired sales representatives can make such mistakes).

However, these human errors are just minor errors that can be corrected later on and hence the only impact would be in terms of the delay in receiving your credit card. The main and the most important cause for rejection of credit card applications is bad credit ratings i.e. a negative credit history.

If you have been using other credit cards or if you have taken bank loans/mortgages in the past, you would have already build your credit rating. If you have been making your bill/instalment payments in time (and in the correct amount), you would have already acquired a good credit rating, however, if you have been irregular or if you have been defaulting on your payment dues, you would have developed a bad credit rating. This credit rating is calculated by credit bureaus who receive feeds from various credit suppliers. All credit card applications are checked for the credit rating of the requestor and if it comes up as negative, the application is rejected out rightly.

So, these are the 2 most important reasons for rejection of credit card application and you must pay heed to them (especially the credit rating).



Floyd