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Can an authorized user on a credit card account use the card of the primary card holder?
Yes.
The point of having an authorized user is for that person to be able to use the credit card of the primary card holder. Usually when an authorized user is created, specific limits (amounts, number of transactions, merchant types, etc.) are set up.
Sometimes the authorized user is given a card in their own name and that card may even have a different card number so usage may be tracked by the card company and the primary card holder.
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Can you be responsible for the primary user credit card charges even when you were removed from being an authorized user?
If you were only an authorized user and not a joint account holder, you should never be responsible for the primary account holder's debt.
How can an authorized user on a credit card become the primary user?
An authorized user on a credit card can become the primary user by requesting the primary account holder to transfer the account to their name. This usually involves contacting the credit card issuer to discuss the process, which may include a credit check and approval based on the authorized user's creditworthiness. Once approved, the authorized user will assume full responsibility for the account, including payment obligations. The primary account holder may also need to remove themselves from the account during this transition.
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.
Is a secondary credit card holder resposible for debt?
Depends on what "Type" of Credit Holder you are. Here is how that will go: If you are what is known as an authorized user on the account. (i.e. - The Primary account holder has given you permission to make charges on the account), the answer is No. The primary account holder is responsible for any charges he/she has allowed you to make on the account. If you are a Secondary account holder (i.e. -your name was put on the account APPLICATION at the time the card was applied for), then your answer is YES. If the Primary account holder defaults on the account, then the credit card company will turn to try and collect from the Secondary account holder. BEWARE of becoming a secondary holder on anything that has to do with credit. If you know that the Primary holder may default, you could get stuck with a huge amount of debt on your hands, and if you can't pay, your nice credit score of 783 could very quickly go down the drain to 535 or lower.
What happens when you add someone to your credit card account?
When you add someone to your credit card account, they become an authorized user and can make purchases using the card. The primary account holder is responsible for paying off any charges made by the authorized user.
If you are an authorized user on a credit card and the primary holder dies are you resonsible for the debt?
An authorized user on a credit card can be responsible on an account in which the primary card holder passes. The creditor looks at the situation as the authorized card holder was able to make purchases with the account, and should be held liable, even in the event of the primary's death.
Can you be responsible for the primary user credit card charges even when you were removed from being an authorized user?
If you were only an authorized user and not a joint account holder, you should never be responsible for the primary account holder's debt.
How can an authorized user on a credit card become the primary user?
An authorized user on a credit card can become the primary user by requesting the primary account holder to transfer the account to their name. This usually involves contacting the credit card issuer to discuss the process, which may include a credit check and approval based on the authorized user's creditworthiness. Once approved, the authorized user will assume full responsibility for the account, including payment obligations. The primary account holder may also need to remove themselves from the account during this transition.
When asked must credit card companies remove you as an authorized user from an account even without the consent of the primary card-holder?
Credit card companies are usually responsive ONLY to the primary card holder. They generally will not speak to, or honor requests from authorized users.
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.
Is a secondary credit card holder resposible for debt?
Depends on what "Type" of Credit Holder you are. Here is how that will go: If you are what is known as an authorized user on the account. (i.e. - The Primary account holder has given you permission to make charges on the account), the answer is No. The primary account holder is responsible for any charges he/she has allowed you to make on the account. If you are a Secondary account holder (i.e. -your name was put on the account APPLICATION at the time the card was applied for), then your answer is YES. If the Primary account holder defaults on the account, then the credit card company will turn to try and collect from the Secondary account holder. BEWARE of becoming a secondary holder on anything that has to do with credit. If you know that the Primary holder may default, you could get stuck with a huge amount of debt on your hands, and if you can't pay, your nice credit score of 783 could very quickly go down the drain to 535 or lower.
What happens when you add someone to your credit card account?
When you add someone to your credit card account, they become an authorized user and can make purchases using the card. The primary account holder is responsible for paying off any charges made by the authorized user.
If a person has been added as an authorized user in the past on a credit card and the primary card holder has requested they be removed as an authorized user will the account discontinue being reporte?
Yes
How can I add someone to my credit card account?
To add someone to your credit card account, you typically need to contact your credit card company and request to add an authorized user. The authorized user will receive their own card linked to your account, allowing them to make purchases and build credit history. Be aware that as the primary account holder, you are responsible for all charges made by the authorized user.
If your husband is the primary card holder does that give you credit history in a joint account?
Yes, as long as your listed as a "Co-signer" on the account. Credit is not build if you are just an "Authorized User" if this was a credit card account. Lastly, this all assumes that whatever this joint-account is that it reports to credit.
Are primary card holders credit affected by adding a user?
A Primary card holder's credit will not be impacted by adding an authorized user.
Do authorized users receive their own card?
Yes, authorized users typically receive their own card linked to the primary account holder's account.
