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Is an authorized signer responsible for credit card debts if the card-holder stops making payments?
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No but if something happens to the card-holder, like dieing or being arrested, the authorized signer will be made responsible.
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Is an authorized user responsible for payments on Bank of America credit card even though they never used the card or had that card activated?
Authorized users are not responsible for repaying cc charges. Unless they are a spouse of the account holder and live in a community property state. I work at a credit card company and an authorized user is just someone who is able to make charges on the account. The primary cardholderand/or the joint cardholder would be the one responsible for the bill. The payment history may be reported to your credit bureau though. That does happen with some companies.
If you are a authorized user on a credit card and the primary holder is not paying the bill can the authorized user be held responsible?
No. Authorized Users are NOT liable for the debt, only the PRIMARY on the account is liable.
How will the credit card debt be divided between the husband and wife during a divorce when the debt is only in the wife's name?
It is up to the judge to determine who is responsible for repaying the debt owed on that credit card account. Unfortunately for the cardholder, if the husband is required by the court to repay the card, the wife is still responsible for ensuring that those payments are made. If he misses payments, then her credit score will suffer.
Can a secondary card holder's credit rating hurt the primary card holders credit?
No. The secondary cardholder's credit history has nothing to do with the primary cardholder's. The reason for this is even if there are two cards, there is still only one account for both cards which the primary cardholder is responsible. Jags
Can removing yourself as an authorized user from a credit card account hurt your credit?
No, as an authoriezed user on someone else's card, any purchases you make goes on the primary cardholder's statement and his credit bureau file, not the authorized user's file
Is an authorized user responsible for payments on Bank of America credit card even though they never used the card or had that card activated?
Authorized users are not responsible for repaying cc charges. Unless they are a spouse of the account holder and live in a community property state. I work at a credit card company and an authorized user is just someone who is able to make charges on the account. The primary cardholderand/or the joint cardholder would be the one responsible for the bill. The payment history may be reported to your credit bureau though. That does happen with some companies.
If you are a authorized user on a credit card and the primary holder is not paying the bill can the authorized user be held responsible?
No. Authorized Users are NOT liable for the debt, only the PRIMARY on the account is liable.
If the primary cardholder is deceased and the authorized user is no relation and not responsible for debt will this affect the authorized user's credit if it is not paid?
AN authorized user cannot be held responsible for a primary holder's debt in any case. Only a joint holder can be liable for the debt. YES OF COURSE
If a additional cardholder is on a credit card is heshe responsible for deceased persons debt?
It depends. If the additional cardholder is designated ONLY as an authorized user, that is - that person's credit history was not used together with the decedent's credit history for the original credit line - then no, because the credit line is linked only to one social security number. If the additional cardholder applied as a co-applicant (not added as an authorized user) with the decedent for the original credit line - then more than likely, yes. Individual state laws take precedence. Ask for an original copy of the contract from the creditor to be sure.
Who is responsible for credit card debt when the cardholder dies in Ontario?
The estate of the cardholder. Anyone else named on the card, or the spouse, could be held responsible.
If you are specified as an authorized user on a credit card account that is not a joint account can your credit score increase?
No, only the primary cardholder's credit score is affected.
How will the credit card debt be divided between the husband and wife during a divorce when the debt is only in the wife's name?
It is up to the judge to determine who is responsible for repaying the debt owed on that credit card account. Unfortunately for the cardholder, if the husband is required by the court to repay the card, the wife is still responsible for ensuring that those payments are made. If he misses payments, then her credit score will suffer.
Will the owners credit be impacted is an authorized user is added?
The owner and/or joint owner are solely responsible for the credit card. This includes everything from making payments, dealing with fraud, being reported to the credit bureaus, etc. If an authorized user abuses his/her credit spending, the responsibility still lies in the hands of the owner of the credit card.
Can a secondary card holder's credit rating hurt the primary card holders credit?
No. The secondary cardholder's credit history has nothing to do with the primary cardholder's. The reason for this is even if there are two cards, there is still only one account for both cards which the primary cardholder is responsible. Jags
Can removing yourself as an authorized user from a credit card account hurt your credit?
No, as an authoriezed user on someone else's card, any purchases you make goes on the primary cardholder's statement and his credit bureau file, not the authorized user's file
If you are an authorized user on a credit card and the holder files bankruptcy are you responsible for their balance?
No, authorized users are not responsible for debt incurred on such an account.
Is an authorized credit card user responsible for credit card debt if the primary card holder declares bankruptcy?
No. The card holder is responsible for all debt on the credit they extended to him. (You may be responsible to the credit card holder for the debt he incurred for you, if that was your agreement).
