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Improve Your Credit Score With A Card After Bankruptcy - Articles Surfing


In this article l will discuss how to increase your credit score using a bankruptcy credit card.

When you are building your credit score, you want to start small. Open one account and use it at least once a month to make a purchase. This can be a regular purchase that you have cash to pay for. The point is to use your credit and then repay it. Every time you make a payment, it will show up on your credit report.

Lenders will also look at how often you make payments. So using your card once a year and paying off the entire balance that month won’t do you much good. Your credit report covers three years’ worth of payment history, and lenders want to see your payment pattern.

Don’t max out your card either. Only use a small portion of your credit to show lenders that you don’t get yourself into financial binds.

Credit card companies offer several different types of credit cards for consumers. You can find student programs that require no co-signer or income. This is a great offer for your first card, but these cards also have higher rates.

You can also find cards with cash back rewards or other incentives. The trade-off are higher rates though. However, you can find no frill cards with low interest rates if you plan to carry a balance. Whichever credit card program you choose, make sure it fits with your financial goals.

Regular payments are only one part of your credit score. You also want to keep your credit in good order. If you have dozens of accounts open, close the ones you don’t use. The less open credit you have, the more you will be eligible for, a bonus when buying a home or car.

Also be sure to take advantage of your annual free credit report. Look over it to make sure that your credit history is correct. If you find any discrepancies, resolve them with your lender.

These steps will help you to increase your credit score with a bad credit credit cards.Now how to find a good credit card after bankruptcy ? You can read the blog http://credit-card-after-bankruptcy.blogspot.com for more useful information and free resources ; but consider the following criterias before applying for a credit card after bankruptcy.

First thing is low application fee and zero or low processing fee is important..

I found some secured credit cards that have no application fees and one that had a-- are you ready for this?.....90$- $120 application fee! Sadly, many people have paid it!

I alaways advice to go for a secured credit card for the people with bankruptcy.

The second thing is low interest rate.

If you are in bankruptcy then you are a high risk customer.Some banks or lending companies will give you credit or credit card but at an increased rate.

I ran across one with an interest rate of 23.99% and another with an interest rate of only 9.25%.

So find out one with the lowest rate.

Submitted by:

Satyajit Das

Satyajit Das is a computer sc. graduate and Mba (Finance) and he is a regular contributor to leading Article directories on Internet.Visit his blog http://credit-card-after-bankruptcy.blogspot.com





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