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I would check pre-qual offers on each banks site and pick 2 or 3 max....
capitalone
chase
citi
discover
be sure you are getting a Congrats or a we found.... type language... don't get confused when you see cards but the wording is we think you will like or we didn't find offer but.... don't apply if you are not getting a real offer with wording like I stated first.
I won't prequal because I put a FA on my account so ogre-man wouldn't be able to run my reports.
I don't really NEED any special perks - just a better credit score - of course, perks are always nice . I was thinking that I'd try Cap1 - I think quicksilver is their entry level/fair credit option and then maybe TJMaxx/Marshalls/HomeGoods because I shop there a TON and they give discounts and rewards, but I have no idea who backs them so will have to research first. I also don't NEED any cc's but I do need good credit to be able to get mortgages and car loans in the future...possibly very near future.
I am confused though - the HPs hit instantly but does your credit score change instantly too? I thought each HP lowered your score a little bit.
Then that's what I would apply for.
TJMaxx first online
then Capital One Quicksilver one.
@Creditaddict wrote:Then that's what I would apply for.
TJMaxx first online
then Capital One Quicksilver one.
I agree with this too. TJMaxx is GE, which will grow with you (typically you can get an increase every 4 months) and CapOne can grow with you too (especially if you go through the executive office). After these two cards, you need to garden for a while.
I agree with this too. TJMaxx is GE, which will grow with you (typically you can get an increase every 4 months) and CapOne can grow with you too (especially if you go through the executive office). After these two cards, you need to garden for a while.
What is the "executive office"? I don't have a problem never applying for credit again - until I need to - may not have a choice on the mortgage front.
I agree with this too. TJMaxx is GE, which will grow with you (typically you can get an increase every 4 months) and CapOne can grow with you too (especially if you go through the executive office). After these two cards, you need to garden for a while.
What is the "executive office"? I don't have a problem never applying for credit again - until I need to - may not have a choice on the mortgage front.
Capital One cards are fairly easy to get as they have some cards where less than excellent credit can apply. They are known for being difficult with giving credit limit increases. Every 6 months you are eligible for an increase but if you try by calling them or by going on their website, you may no get one or you may get a very small increase and the request could end up being a hard pull. If you go through the executive office (you can do a Google search for Capital One Executive Office Email), you have a much greater chance of getting a much higher increase for a soft pull.
Capital One cards are fairly easy to get as they have some cards where less than excellent credit can apply. They are known for being difficult with giving credit limit increases. Every 6 months you are eligible for an increase but if you try by calling them or by going on their website, you may no get one or you may get a very small increase and the request could end up being a hard pull. If you go through the executive office (you can do a Google search for Capital One Executive Office Email), you have a much greater chance of getting a much higher increase for a soft pull.
Gotcha and thanks! I was hoping that it might work for general applications as well