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Not to the credit card issuer. The account holder is totally responsible for debt incurred on a credit card. The exception is married couples residing in community property states, where both spouses are considered have the same rights to property and assets and the same responsiblity for debts.

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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.


Are you liable for the amount you signed for or the full balance on a credit card if you are an authorized user only?

If you're only an authorized user on a credit card, you don't directly owe anything as far as the credit company is concerned. However, you can still be sued by the individual who has the card account.


As an authorized user on a credit card, am I able to apply for my own credit card?

Yes, as an authorized user on a credit card, you can typically apply for your own credit card. Being an authorized user does not prevent you from applying for and obtaining your own credit card.


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 transfer a spouse's credit balance to credit card?

Yes, you can transfer any balance you want to your credit card. Note if you transfer the balance to your credit card, you are now liable for the full debt and not him unless he is an authorized user on the credit card.


Can a spouse or authorized credit card user be held liable for a primary holder's credit card debt in Maine even if real estate property is held jointly?

YES No if you are an authorized user. However, they can put a lien on your house since it is joint but they can not force you to sell it.


Is a person who is only listed as an authorized user on a credit card but never used it liable for the debt if the primary holder files bankruptcy?

No. An authorized user is not responsible for credit card debt in any situation. Sorry, I failed to mention that the exception is if the "AU" is a spouse and the couple reside in a community property state. What if the authorized user charged on the card? Would he be held responsible for that?


Is an authorized user on a credit card liable for the debt?

No. The only exception would be a married couple residing in a community property state.


Can you explain what an authorized user is on a credit card?

An authorized user on a credit card is someone who is allowed to use the card but is not responsible for paying the bill. The primary cardholder is responsible for all charges made by the authorized user.


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


How does an authorized user obtain a credit card?

An authorized user can obtain a credit card by being added to someone else's credit card account. The primary cardholder can request an additional card for the authorized user, who can then use the card to make purchases. The authorized user is not responsible for paying the bill, as the primary cardholder is responsible for all charges.


What is an authorized user on a credit card and how does it impact the primary cardholder's credit score?

An authorized user on a credit card is someone who is allowed to use the card but is not responsible for paying the bill. The primary cardholder's credit score can be impacted by the authorized user's credit behavior, both positively and negatively, depending on how the card is managed.

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