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will anyone give me a credit card?

dmcd06
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in Credit cards
I know this is a long shot but I thought I would ask
I had lots of debts and I have finally managed to pay them all off (a few months ago)
some of them were credit card debts
I have a basic bank account with my bank
I dont have a job, I had to give up work and become a carer for my disabled son
having a credit card would be really useful for e.g booking a course as I only have a solo card and the site I went to wouldnt accept it
so my question is..............does anyone know of any CC company that might take a chance with me and offer me a low limit CC?
I know the answer is probably no...........I have been irresponsible in the past but I thought I would ask
I had lots of debts and I have finally managed to pay them all off (a few months ago)
some of them were credit card debts
I have a basic bank account with my bank
I dont have a job, I had to give up work and become a carer for my disabled son
having a credit card would be really useful for e.g booking a course as I only have a solo card and the site I went to wouldnt accept it
so my question is..............does anyone know of any CC company that might take a chance with me and offer me a low limit CC?
I know the answer is probably no...........I have been irresponsible in the past but I thought I would ask
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Capital one, vanquis or aqua are your best bets
Failing that get a catalogue with JD williams or littlewoods, manage that well for a few months then try again for a credit card0 -
would be interested if any of them say yes, as my mum is also in a simalar situation with her credit !!0
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Never used one - so no recommendation, ok (I hope others may comment)
But would a pre-paid credit card be of any "practical" use for booking courses etc?
Some info here:
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/cards/prepaid-cards-guide1.aspIf many little people, in many little places, do many little things,
they can change the face of the world.
- African proverb -0 -
Never used one - so no recommendation, ok (I hope others may comment)
But would a pre-paid credit card be of any "practical" use for booking courses etc?
Some info here:
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/cards/prepaid-cards-guide1.asp
Prepaid card will be your best option as it will avoid you from getting into debt again.
Do you mind if I ask if you ever defaulted any credit agreements or have been issued a CCJ?
If you are desperate for a CC ( Although personally I think you would be silly as you have previously had issues managing debt ) See Proliants - Sub Prime Credit Thread for lenders that may accept you.
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Yep i would go with Capital one. They pretty much accept anyone. Just be very careful with it. As someone else said, might be wiser to get a pre-paid credit cardThinking it over...:o0
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