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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How can I keep my credit card secure?: Like anything, a credit card can be stolen or used without your knowledge, so follow these simple rules to keep your credit card secure:
What is a credit report?: When you apply for credit, your credit history will be checked out before approving your application – and your credit card issuer will refer to one of the independent credit reference agencies.
Why is it worth making a Balance Transfer?: If you have a large outstanding balance on one or more credit and store cards – you will undoubtedly be able to save money by transferring your balance to another credit card.
Why is it worth making a Balance Transfer?: If you have a large outstanding balance on one or more credit and store cards – you will undoubtedly be able to save money by transferring your balance to another credit card.
My Credit Card is lost or stolen. What should I do?: If you cannot find your credit cards you need to report them as lost or stolen using the emergency number provided by your credit card issuer, this will be a 24 hour/365 days a year number. If you have more than one credit card you will need to ring all the separate companies.

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.