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If you have bad credit and added as authorized user on credit card does the main card holder inheirit your bad credit even tho theres is excellent?
No, because they are not resposible for the debt on the card, their card is simply for the sake of convenience usually so the AU does not feel the need to use your own card. The only way a person's credit rating can be affected is if they are responsible for any kind of debt.
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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.
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.
Is an authorized signer responsible for credit card debts if the card-holder stops making payments?
No but if something happens to the card-holder, like dieing or being arrested, the authorized signer will be made responsible.
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.
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 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 a credit card company report bad credit on an authorized user's credit report after the death of the primary card holder?
if you are an authorized user on the card then you are responsible for the card too. so yes they can
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.
What information do you need to give to the credit card company to add an authorized user?
Usually all you need is the person's name and their relationship to the account holder. Credit Card issuers have different criteria for adding an authorized person or a second card holder.
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.
Is an authorized signer responsible for credit card debts if the card-holder stops making payments?
No but if something happens to the card-holder, like dieing or being arrested, the authorized signer will be made responsible.
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.
Does Lowe's report authorized users?
Yes, Lowe's reports authorized users to the credit bureaus. When you add someone as an authorized user on your Lowe's credit account, their credit activity can help build their credit history. However, the impact on their credit score may vary depending on how the primary account holder manages the account.
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.
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).
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 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.
