https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Authorized-User/m-p/2017677#M559213 <P>So I'm trying to build my mother's credit back up...I added her to my Chase, BofA, PayPal Extras MC, and Citi Cards as an authorized user (which will all remain open indefinitely) with a total CL of $5,500 combined.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I know Capital One reports AU. &nbsp;I have had Cap One since April of 2012. Should I add my mom to this account as an AU even though I will be closing the Acct. in a month because it has an annual fee I don't need CrapOne. &nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Your help is appreciated! &nbsp;Thank you, friends! &nbsp;</P> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:07:26 GMT FabulousDtheBruin 2013-04-02T00:07:26Z https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Authorized-User/m-p/2017677#M559213 <P>So I'm trying to build my mother's credit back up...I added her to my Chase, BofA, PayPal Extras MC, and Citi Cards as an authorized user (which will all remain open indefinitely) with a total CL of $5,500 combined.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I know Capital One reports AU. &nbsp;I have had Cap One since April of 2012. Should I add my mom to this account as an AU even though I will be closing the Acct. in a month because it has an annual fee I don't need CrapOne. &nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Your help is appreciated! &nbsp;Thank you, friends! &nbsp;</P> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:07:26 GMT https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Authorized-User/m-p/2017677#M559213 FabulousDtheBruin 2013-04-02T00:07:26Z https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Authorized-User/m-p/2019489#M559821 I wouldn't add her if you plan on closing it as it could affect her credit negatively as well. So I would just close it without adding her as an AU. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:40:54 GMT https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Authorized-User/m-p/2019489#M559821 Anonymous 2013-04-02T13:40:54Z