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First Card. Which one?

Hi,

I want to get a credit card to help increase my credit rating. No intention of really using, but haven't had one in years due to a default when I was a student. What is the best one to go for. I will probably spend a little a month, purely to pay it straight off.

thanks

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  • ss2009
    ss2009 Posts: 10 Forumite
    Barclay card initial or capital one classic are cards suitable for first timers.
  • CLAPTON
    CLAPTON Posts: 41,865 Forumite
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    try your bank first.. presumably they know you operate your acccount in a responsible way
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  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    If the default is no longer on your credit file, try your bank (also, make sure you've not had any charges or gone over your overdraft limit recently)
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