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Maybe. If the "second" person is an actual account holder then he or she is liable for the debt. If the "second" person is an authorized user of the account, he or she is not legally responsible for the debt but that does not mean the creditor will not attempt to collect from the AU. Additionally, married persons living in community property states are generally liable for credit card debt and other debts incurred during the marriage even when only one spouse is the actual account holder.

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Yes, the second person on a credit card is usually equally responsible for the debt incurred on the account. Both primary and secondary cardholders are legally obligated to repay any charges made on the card, regardless of who made the purchases.

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Can adding a second card holder to your credit account affect your credit score?

Not if you are responsible for all of the loans or credit card payments on your credit report. But, if the second card holder is responsible for any payments on your cards, and doesn't make them, then it can cause your score to lower.


Is it legal for a company to place an entry on a person's credit report when they are only an authorized user on the account?

Sorry you need to re-think this question. Only certain, goverment, institutions can get your credit report legally with out your permisssion. When you ask for any type of credit you usually agree to a credit check somewhere in the form you have filled out. * No. Someone has made an error. Authorized user's of an account are not legally responsible for the debt incurred on the account and any activity on that account should not appear on the AU's credit report. It is entirely possible that the AU has been listed as a second account holder, if the AU has a second card bearing his or her name they can likely be held equally responsible for the debt. It would be in the best interest of the involved party to resolve the matter as soon as possible.


Can you have a second person on a credit card?

It depends what you mean by a second person. Typically on and existing credit card you can add people who are authorized to use the card. You can also request for credit under more than one person's name.


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Yes because he is responsible for the debt, not you.


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