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TimeToRecover
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Reopen old card

So odd question. I was comparing a CR from 2 years ago to today and I had a question has anyone tried or k you if you can reopen a good cc. Ape info Ll one I had from. Cu that I just quit using. Again out of stupidly. Just thinking if I could would show my true age of accounts

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Shogun
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Re: Reopen old card

Yes, there are cases where old accounts are reopened.  You will just need to ask them.

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TimeToRecover
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Re: Reopen old card

Well it was a good idea.  no go on reopening the CC but I can reactivate my accounts with the credit union.  I am going to do that.  I am getting tired of all the fees at BOA.


Starting Score: 570 ish
Current Score:EX (701) EQ (711) TU (705)
Goal Score: 750
In My Wallet: GE Care Credit (8K) BestBuy (6K) BofA Cash Rewards Signature Visa (7K) Cap One Quicksilver (10.5K) Chase Freedom (4K) Lowes (6K) VS Angel Card (2.4K), Macys (4K)
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Cheryla18
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Re: Reopen old card


@Shogun wrote:

Yes, there are cases where old accounts are reopened.  You will just need to ask them.


How likely is this to happen? I hace a joint account that I would like to re-open

 

Cheryl

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