Capital One Credit Card

[blacklotus]

Leila08:  I was wondering if you could post how long it was since you last actually used that card?

Message Edited by blacklotus on 03-04-2010 03:51 PM

[Anonymous]

the last time i used it was in 2008..i think i was idle 6 or 8 months before they closed it in march 09

[blacklotus]

Are you kidding me? They closed ur card because you didn't use it for 6-8 months!  That totally does not sound right.

[haulingthescoreup]

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blacklotus wrote:
Are you kidding me? They closed ur card because you didn't use it for 6-8 months!  That totally does not sound right.

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blacklotus, this is VERY common!

The rule of thumb is to use every bank card (with a Visa, MC, Discover, or AmEx logo) at least once every 3-4 months, and a store card at least once a year, and twice is preferable. And when it comes to HSBC/ Orchard, you need to be on your toes --it's more like every other month for bank cards, and every six months (more frequently is safer) for store cards.

This is why we recommend limiting the number of CC's you have to a manageable number. Put monthly recurring bills (internet, cell phone, cable, charitable/ religious donations, etc.) on most cards, and use a couple for ongoing purchases.

With credit these days, it's very much use it or lose it.

[Anonymous]

started a 500cli then went to 750 after a few mo.s then 4750 had the card almost 3 years now

[Anonymous]

so any chance of possibly getting this reopened? probably not huh? You guys think I should call or wait till i get an invitation to apply?

[laz98]

no, the increases are NOT always $500.  just depends i guess on your individual credit profile.  i think mine started at 300, went to 450, then 750, then 1000.  that's where it's been now since 4/18/09.  probably not going to get an increase anytime soon.

[Anonymous]

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@laz98 wrote:
no, the increases are NOT always $500.  just depends i guess on your individual credit profile.  i think mine started at 300, went to 450, then 750, then 1000.  that's where it's been now since 4/18/09.  probably not going to get an increase anytime soon.

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This is true. I have 2 Cap1 accts. One went from $500->$750, the other went from $1000->$1500->$2000

[Anonymous]

You could try the back door number.  I got a couple of good things that way.

[Anonymous]

Is there any easy way to find out if you have a 'no builder' card?  I just received my Cap One card, with a $500 limit.  It's my first (non-secured) credit card.  I was excited to be getting junk mail from them, because 6 months ago, when I moved to the US from Britain, it was impossible to get a phone line or credit card without massive deposits.  Now, I'm all the way to subprime!