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I recent late payment on an open account can hurt your credit score up to 60 points.

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Once you pay off a high balance on a credit card how soon will that affect your credit score?

Once you have paid the credit card balance off it will affect your score the following month. This is because the credit agencies only update your credit once a month. So the month following the payment would reflect the new balance of $0 and the score would be raised at that time.


If you reduce your credit limit on a credit card does it affect your credit score?

yes, it will lower your FICO score.


How does having a debit card declined affect my credit score?

Having a debit card declined does not directly affect your credit score because debit card transactions do not impact your credit history. Your credit score is based on your credit card usage, loan payments, and other credit-related activities, not on debit card transactions.


How does locking a credit card affect my credit score?

Locking a credit card does not directly impact your credit score. However, it can prevent unauthorized charges and protect your credit score from potential fraud.


Does closing a cedit card by the consumer affect their credit negatively?

Closing an account will affect your credit score and decrease your score.


Does a business credit card affect credit score?

All loans and credit cards have an affect on your credit score. Failure to use your credit cards responsibly will reduce your credit score and increase your interest costs.


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

no


Does working out a payment plan with your credit card company affect your credit score?

It shouldn't - because working out a payment plan shows that, even though you're in financial difficulty, you're still willing to settle your account.


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

No, the credit score of the authorized user will not affect the main cardholders credit score but the authorized users score can be affected as you can see creditcardideas.com/blog/adding-an-authorized-user-to-increase-credit-scores


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

Your best bet would be to close those older credit cards. While it may take some time, your credit score can be improved. However, opening a new credit card, even if it doesn't affect your credit score may not be the best way to go. I am unsure if there is a credit card that wouldn't affect your credit score.


I just got a new credit card. I dont have any credit cards other then this one. If I cancel this credit card that is new with zero balance will it affect my credit score?

Everything you do related to credit cards will affect your credit. My advice would be to leave the credit card account open and here's why; While just cancelling your credit card (with no balance) shouldn't hurt your credit, here are a couple things to think about; 1) your credit history makes up 15% of your credit score. No history means no points. 2) your payment history is makes up 35% of your credit score. I know you said you don't have a balance, but an occasional purchase and on-time payment will help your credit. The only thing that could hurt you if have too much available credit. If the card has a $50,000 limit, this could work against your. But I doubt it, seeing this is your first card.


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

Having an Amazon credit card can affect your credit score in both positive and negative ways. If you use the card responsibly by making on-time payments and keeping your balance low, it can help build a positive credit history and improve your credit score. However, if you miss payments or carry a high balance, it can have a negative impact on your credit score.