**How long does a credit card stay on my credit report? Help, Anyone!

[yaya2486]

Hi All,

I have a credit card that was opened in 2005. The balance is zero, and I need to know when I can have it removed from my credit report.. I wanted to be sure since policies have changed this year. Any knowledge on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Anonymous]

It can report for up to 10 years if it was in good standing.

[-RED]

^ Yep

It will report for 10 years from the point said account ends up being closed!

Sometimes longer if you are lucky...

[Uborrow-Upay]

Am I reading this right?  It sounds like you want it to come off...was this a baddie?

[MarineVietVet]

If it doesn't have a totally outrageous annual fee why do you want to close it? Keep it open and active and let it continue to help your AAoA and credit length history.

From a BK years ago to:
9/09 EX pulled by lender 802
3/10 EQ- 800
4/10 TU -772

You can do the same thing with hard work

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