How can I improve my credit rating?

If you are having trouble getting credit, there are a number of measures you can take to safeguard your credit rating. Here we have listed some helpful hints here to keep you in credit:

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Am I Eligible To Apply For A Card?: If you meet the following criteria then you are eligible to apply for a credit card in the UK:
What happens when I apply online?: Many online applications will result in a provisional decision within 20 seconds.
How can I protect myself when buying online?: As long as you have not been negligent, you're always fully protected against fraudulent charges when using the Internet to make purchases.
How can I improve my credit rating?: If you are having trouble getting credit, there are a number of measures you can take to safeguard your credit rating. Here we have listed some helpful hints here to keep you in credit:
How is interest calculated?: Interest is calculated on a monthly basis on the outstanding balance if full payment has not been received.

If your credit card application is rejected, do not make repeated applications as each application you make is likely to result in a search of your credit report, and all these searches are registered for 12 months. Repeated applications will look bad on your credit report, so try and establish why your application was declined before making a further application.

Credit card companies will want to see your full credit history to help them make a decision, so it is extremely important to fill in your application completely and accurately, and provide accurate address details.

If you have had any county court judgments (CCJ) in the past make sure that the information on your credit report is correct and up to date. If you have paid a CCJ within one month then it should not appear on your credit report. An outstanding CCJ will make it considerably more difficult to get credit.

Make sure that you’re on the electoral roll as credit card companies use electoral roll information to confirm your address.