Bank Credit Card – How To Get One As Your Financial Back-Up?
March 5, 2010scfm 18 Comments »It is important for college students to be able to pay for their tuition, books, fees and living expenses while they are attending post-secondary school. A student loan and a scholarship can cover most of the associated costs, but there are still other day to day expenses to consider. If an emergency occurs and the student needs extra cash, then they need a financial back-up plan. A bank credit card can help with these unforeseen expenses and it will also help them to build their credit score.
Credit Score Can Affect Your Bank Credit Card Application
If you have applied for unsecured credit cards or a bank credit card and have had no luck with those, you may be running into the same problem which many people with little or no credit scores face. You must have credit in order to achieve credit. This can be very frustrating for those who have either tarnish on their credit rating due to paying bills late, or don’t have a credit history at all.
If having a credit card is your goal, then you need to start off small. There is a card for bad credit that many people utilize. It may require a deposit to assure the lender that funds are available to match the credit limit. Many people who have bad credit or no credit rating will utilize these cards, as a way to start or re-build credit scores. The downfall is being forced into paying high interest rates and a yearly membership fee that is often ridiculous. Use these as a last alternative.
If you are determined to have a credit card from your bank of choice, then you may want to consider asking your parent to co-sign the application with you. You will have the card in your name, but your parent’s credit score will determine your interest rate and your credit card limit. This is a great way to get a 0 APR credit card and start to build your own credit rating.
Do Not Go For A Shopping Spree With Your Credit Card
Okay, you have obtained a bank credit card and now have the freedom to spend up to your credit limit. What comes next? Well, it should not be a shopping spree. This is the time to use some restraint. It can be thrilling the first time you hand over that piece of plastic to the store clerk, but you must always remember to use it wisely. With that small piece of plastic comes great responsibility. You will need to make your payments on time and always try to keep a minimum balance that you can pay off.
Question about bank credit
How often does Household Bank report to credit bureaus?I recently got a Household Bank credit card in order to help build up my credit score. I have only used the card for small purchases and have paid off the balances for 2 months (the amount of time I've had the card) but no payments have shown up on my credit report as of yet. I was under the impression that Household Bank reported to the credit bureaus every month. Does anyone know when the payments might show up?
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Posted on March 5th, 2010 at 6:48 am
The report says you have the card and all the info about loan type and terms etc. and only when you don't pay or a late payment do they report it. The credit report is not an accounting balance sheet. Every month the credit reporting agencies get bad debts for the information to build credit reports. Once you have a good report, they don't need to keep reporting every time you write a check already.
if you are looking for the free credit report usa national site, check out this site
http://free-credit-report-national.com/
Here you can check your 3-in-1 Report from all three credit reporting agencies and your credit score rating.
Posted on March 5th, 2010 at 7:02 am
The bank charges you almost like a "planned" fee instantly. It takes a few days for the final fee too show up because the bank goes through a paperwork process kind of deal.
Posted on March 5th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Are you a bank stockholder?
Posted on March 5th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Nice Video, so true
Posted on March 5th, 2010 at 8:20 am
The report says you have the card and all the info about loan type and terms etc. and only when you don't pay or a late payment do they report it. The credit report is not an accounting balance sheet. Every month the credit reporting agencies get bad debts for the information to build credit reports. Once you have a good report, they don't need to keep reporting every time you write a check already.
Posted on March 5th, 2010 at 8:23 am
To correct mindlessnick, all credit unions are insured by either (or both) NCUA or ASI. FDIC does not insure credit unions
Posted on March 5th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
yeah i finally got a job and closed my bank account at bank of america so goodbye to all their fees and crap im going to a credit union but which one is good?
Posted on March 5th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Not sure which one they pull from, but..they are one of the easiest to get a credit card from. Just make sure if you do get one you pay on time…they have a tendency to call if you are one day late..and it's all day long everyday until they get the payment. I had one…won't deal with them again.
Posted on March 5th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
No, you can have a credit card without having a checking account at the same bank. I have credit cards from banks where I never had accounts, and I still have two Bank of America credit cards even though I closed my Bank of America checking account. Why I have two Bank of America credit cards is another story.
If the credit card is paid automatically using the checking account, you do have to make arrangements to pay it another way. Closing the checking account does not exempt you from paying the credit card bill. Obviously.
Posted on March 6th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Financing through your credit union can be a blessing, or a curse. A lot will vary depending on the size of your credit union. Interest rates at smaller credit unions can vary dramatically depending on the amount of money they have available to lend. One day they can be considerably cheaper than the marketplace, and next week be 1-2% higher. Check your rates in advance.
Larger credit union's rates tend to be more stable with the marketplace, but frequently are less that market. It is good to be prequalified for that reason and use that information to go shopping. Find out what rate the dealer can get for you. If it is more than the credit union, then (and only then) tell them what rate you can get from your credit union and ask them to beat it. If you tell them the rate before they show their hand, they will only drop it enough to beat the rate (if they can), but if their rate can be even lower the dealer will not drop it any more than they have too.
Know under what terms your credit union will finance. If it is new them may finance MSRP (sticker price), plus taxes, license, title, fees, etc. However, if it used, they may only cover what a certain book says it is worth plus some extra and that may not be enough. That is when running back and forth to the credit union to find what they will loan on the car can take place and the vehicle can get sold.
However, some larger credit unions have indirect lending already set up at the dealership and the dealer can handle the loan processing right there saving you time and money.
But always, always check terms and conditions, and maybe preapproval, with your credit union first.
Posted on March 6th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
That is EXACTLY how you will be sued. We have so many stubborn people in our court who come in guns blazing, ranting and raving about how they're being deceived and their case is fraud, etc etc etc because they never had an account with their Plaintiff. Visa is not going to sue you. Mastercard is not going to sue you. Chase is not going to sue you. They will refer your account to a collection agency. If you don't comply they will send the account to an attorney who will file suit against you. If you still don't comply you will have an incredibly inflated judgment against you. They will add in all sorts of penalties, fees and costs. It's best you use your energy to pay this off rather than trying to fight it in court. You will lose.
Posted on March 6th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Credit unions pay higher interest on your money that alone is enough to switch.
Posted on March 6th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
So change to a different CU. I guarantee it’ll beat changing back to a bank. I actually liked my bank (Washington Mutual) but like so many others they gambled away their money and crashed and were soon taken over by Chase. Banking with Chase is a terrible, terrible experience. So off I went to my union-sponsored credit union. Man, am I happy. I’m now able to refinance my car with a lower interest rate and I get the hands on approach at my local chapter. It’s even made me more cautious with my $
Posted on March 7th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Actually., that’s not 100% correct. Banks are insured by FDIC and most Credit Unions insured by NCUA. Both FDIC and NCUA are Federal Insurance Agency of the US Government. Both insurance coverages mirror each other with basiclly no difference. However, some credit union may select to be “State Charter” for various business reasons and are insured seperately by private insurance carriers such as ASI, etc.
Posted on March 7th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Good job Dave.
Posted on March 7th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Not without a Judgment against you, and if you are in Texas they Cannot Take that Out anyway. Even if they have a Judgment Against you. All they can do is list it as a Bad Credit Rating.
Posted on March 7th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Excellent video, great message and lots of fun playing off the Mac / PC format.
But what is the deal with some of these posts? Lots of angry folks out there. Do yourself a favor, drop your bank an find a CU in your community. Don’t like the one you’re with, find another. Focus on products you use, especially on lending side (credit cards in particular as you use that loan product an average of 15 times a month) — and make sure fee structure is reasonable. Then move your business there!
Posted on March 8th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
You're just going to have to give it time. If your credit isn't up to par when you apply, there is no way to appeal the credit card company's decision. I would wait another 6 months and reapply.