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Yes, canceling a credit card always reduces your credit score. It never improves your credit score if you cancel a credit card account. If you have had the card for more than 2 years, or if you have a substantial amount of available credit at the time that you close the account, then the reduction in your credit score is even greater. However, if it makes sense to you to close the card, and you do not plan large purchases in the near future, your credit will recover without your feeling the difference.

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Does your credit score go down if you do not use your credit card?

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How does locking a credit card affect my credit score?

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The credit score advice for me to prevent bad credit score especially when I have a master card which has been unused for a long time.?

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Does a business credit card affect credit score?

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If your brother authorizes you on a credit card would your poor credit score affect him?

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Does the credit score of an authorized user on your credit card affect your credit score?

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Are there any credit cards that won't negatively affect my credit score?

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How does having an Amazon credit card affect my credit score?

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