When you’re denied for a credit card, especially if you keep getting denied, it may be due to your credit score or credit history. If you understand the factors that cause creditors to decline a credit card application, you can work to address credit issues and build good credit with responsible credit card use, so you won’t keep getting denied for credit cards.

Why Was My Credit Card Application Denied
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Last Updated: February 14, 2025
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