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Lewisa410
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In need of store cards

My credit history includes delinquent accounts and a repossession. Currently I have the repossession, a new car loan, an indigo cc, self lender loan, and 12 hard pulls. What are some suggested revolving accounts. Today I was also approved for a capitol one quicksilver cc.
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Aspireto850
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Re: In need of store cards

@Lewisa410,

You said store card and not major credit so this does not directly sneer your question. But have you tried Discover? On their site you can check to see if you can pre qualify for a card and its only a soft inquiry. They ask a couple of basic/standard questions and you will have to provide last 4 of SSN.

Good luck








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Anonymous
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Re: In need of store cards

Definitely check the Discover prequalification first, their preapprovals are solid. 

 

As for a store card... if you’re an Amazon Prime Member, the Amazon Store Card is backed by Synchrony and tends to be pretty good for rebuilders to get a decent limit. 

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FireMedic1
Community Leader
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Re: In need of store cards


@Lewisa410 wrote:
My credit history includes delinquent accounts and a repossession. Currently I have the repossession, a new car loan, an indigo cc, self lender loan, and 12 hard pulls. What are some suggested revolving accounts. Today I was also approved for a capitol one quicksilver cc.

If you just got approved. Its best to spread apps out. Check Disco pre-qual. If its a no go. Wait 6 months then ty again. Dont try the SCT it's a HP now. No more tricks.


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Lewisa410
Established Member

Re: In need of store cards

Thank you. This was very helpful. I need all the guidance I can get. I am new to building credit...properly.
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Lewisa410
Established Member

Re: In need of store cards

Thank you for the advice.
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Lewisa410
Established Member

Re: In need of store cards

I am new to building credit. I was once told that it is good to have an unsecured cc and a store cc.
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FireMedic1
Community Leader
Mega Contributor

Re: In need of store cards

Thats why were here to help. You need 3 revolvers secured or unsecured in time. Just doesnt have to be like right now.  Stores card are looked down upon by some lenders. So you have 2 cards and a car loan. Use the cards. Only let 1 card report a balance of 5 bucks. The other PIF each month. As I posted earlier. Try Disco. If no go. Wait 6 months and try again. Time to let those accounts age and mostly the 12 inq's are a tad too many in a short period. With the repo and not knowing the other derogs. Work on cleaning them up if you can. In time you'll get there. But slow and steady wins the race. Took me 3 yrs to get where I'm at. And I stopped 6 months ago. No need for anything else. You can do it. Best thing is to ask here before you make any moves. Many have been in your shoes. Dont hesitate to ask. Good Luck!


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Lewisa410
Established Member

Re: In need of store cards


@FireMedic1 wrote:

 The other PIF each month


What does this mean?

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simplegirl
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Re: In need of store cards

Pay in full each month








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