To close or not to close

[Anonymous]

I am in the process of paying off all of my credit card debt.  Once I clear a card is it better fico wise to keep the account open, or close the ones I do not plan to use again?

Any help is appreciated.

BD53

[Anonymous]

Welcome.  Please read the Scoring 101 thread.  It's probably best NOT to close them.

http://ficoforums.myfico.com/fico/board/message?board.id=generalcredit&thread.id=11303&jump=true