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A credit card denial can sting, but knowing the reasons why you were declined can help you prepare and improve your odds before you apply again. Many or all of the products on this page are from ...

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Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, budgeting, and all things personal finance. In addition to writing for publications like Bankrate, CreditCards ...

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Physical credit cards should arrive in the mail within seven to 10 business days after approval. Some retail credit cards will allow you to use the card immediately upon approval, while some major ...

You checked your score, felt confident, applied for the card and still got rejected. If that left you confused, you are ...

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When you apply for a credit card, you’ll quickly know whether you’ve been approved or rejected. If your application is ‘pending’, it means the lender needs time to review it, which may take a few days ...