No. They will not give you a number immediately, and will mail the card to you, usually in about a week.
"Yes. If you have good enough credit, and a good stable employment history, there are several credit cards you can apply for and then if you are approved you can instantly use them."
In general, no, you can't get approved for traditional credit online if you have a bad credit history. You may, however, be approved online by a payday lender (in some cases, you will need to prove that you are employed and provide paycheck stubs in order to finish the process).
Try going to your normal bank and ask for a secured credit card. They are typically like a debit card but are actually a credit card. Ask the cust. service rep. at the bank. Or get a co-signer. Being in the digital age we're in, you can now apply online and get approved instantly.
The easiest way to improve your credit is to pay bills on time. Having a small line of credit and purchasing items with it, but paying them off immediately is also a great way to keep credit on the good side. Obtain a copy of your credit report and ensure all accounts are in fact yours, and correct.
One way to get approved for a credit card quickly is to apply online. All major companies offer their applications online.
You can easily apply for a Credit One credit card on the official website of Credit One Bank. You can apply online and see if you're approved in under one minute.
One can receive an Ikea credit card by simply applying for it online or in stores. On Ikea's website, there is a application form for one to fill out to be approved of a credit card.
Try somewhere like Equifax.com they will provide an online copy of your full credit history and "credit score" instantly for around $20 or mail you a copy within 28 days for around $8
Pulling your Equifax credit report can be very easy. For a small fee, you can instantly check your credit score online. If you have any problems, there is a phone number you can call to speak to a live representative.
You can get an American Express credit card by applying for one online through their website. If you are approved, they will send you your card in the mail in a few weeks.
If you want details, head here: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre34.shtm If you just want the free credit report, head here:https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp
If you order a free credit score online, you can get it instantly. If you order it by post, it normally takes a week to prepare, and depending on where you live, it can take 3-5 days to deliver.