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Hello all, I am new to the forum and credit cards as well. I am 23, working full-time since February this year (living in CA if that matters). I have never taken a loan or had or aplied for a credit card. Recently I applied for 2 cards, first the Citi Expedia rewards, for which I got denied. Then for the CapitalOne Rewards for new credit users and got approved for $500.
I wanted the Expedia card because I travel to Europe often and it would be nice to stack points in some way. I then found out about the CapitalOne VentureOne, but it said I need perfect credit so I didn't apply for it. The problem is tickets to Europe are usually ~$1400 2 way, and I need 2 for me and the wife. So a $500 card will in no way help. I know I can't get a huge increase right away.
My main question is how long generally before I should start reconsidering applying for a card again? 3mo, 6mo, 9mo? As you know tickets need to be bought in advance so I think I will miss this year's purchase on a CC. I basically need a limit of $3000, I have cash, I have Checking and Savings accounts with money there, and I will pay off anything right away. I have the money, I just need a card to use it through. The problem is the no history imo. I don't care for the cash rewards I will have on my current card, I want a travel card, like Citi Expedia or CapitalOne VentureOne (preferably).
Thank you for reading through, and your comments are appreciated.
This is first credit period you have?
Do you have a credit score?
Have you pulled either Equifax or Trans Union Fico Reports from this website?
If this is first ever credit card, 6 months... that would be first time you would have a score generate after having this Capital One.
I haven't had any credit cards or loans before. I don't think monthly subscriptions count as credit. I have not pulled a report from here before.
@alakazam wrote:Hello all, I am new to the forum and credit cards as well. I am 23, working full-time since February this year (living in CA if that matters). I have never taken a loan or had or aplied for a credit card. Recently I applied for 2 cards, first the Citi Expedia rewards, for which I got denied. Then for the CapitalOne Rewards for new credit users and got approved for $500.
I wanted the Expedia card because I travel to Europe often and it would be nice to stack points in some way. I then found out about the CapitalOne VentureOne, but it said I need perfect credit so I didn't apply for it. The problem is tickets to Europe are usually ~$1400 2 way, and I need 2 for me and the wife. So a $500 card will in no way help. I know I can't get a huge increase right away.
My main question is how long generally before I should start reconsidering applying for a card again? 3mo, 6mo, 9mo? As you know tickets need to be bought in advance so I think I will miss this year's purchase on a CC. I basically need a limit of $3000, I have cash, I have Checking and Savings accounts with money there, and I will pay off anything right away. I have the money, I just need a card to use it through. The problem is the no history imo. I don't care for the cash rewards I will have on my current card, I want a travel card, like Citi Expedia or CapitalOne VentureOne (preferably).
Thank you for reading through, and your comments are appreciated.
Open a secured card and deposit 3K on it.
Right, but I don't have CapitalOne branches here in Bay Area. Unless I am missing something? Otherwise, that is exactly what I will do with my current bank. Thanks for the advice.
You can open one online http://www.capitalone.com/creditcards/mastercard-secured-credit-card/
Or use a different bank, most today offer secured credit cards.