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Credit Card needed for travelling. Have savings but no Job. HELP!
dis_2
Posts: 2 Newbie
in Credit cards
Hello,
Please could someone help me!
I have decided to go travelling for 2 months due to being made redundant recently. I will need a credit card as alot places and operators dont take my maestro debit card.
However, although I have savings and the only debt I have is my student loan, I am really struggling to be accepted on applications for a credit card because I am unemployed.
It seems to be catch 22. I will only be using it whilst I am away and it will be paid back in full when I return.
Any suggestions/help would be brilliant
Please could someone help me!
I have decided to go travelling for 2 months due to being made redundant recently. I will need a credit card as alot places and operators dont take my maestro debit card.
However, although I have savings and the only debt I have is my student loan, I am really struggling to be accepted on applications for a credit card because I am unemployed.
It seems to be catch 22. I will only be using it whilst I am away and it will be paid back in full when I return.
Any suggestions/help would be brilliant
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Get a Visa debit card?0
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How many applications have you made? You will find it almost impossible to be accepted on a competitive abroad card like Post Office or Abbey Zero.
Your best chance is with your bank. They may give you a card based on previous banking goodwill.I'm going for my QuidCo £million!
Total So Far: £9923.580 -
Prepay credit card?0
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thanks for replies. I dont really know too much about credit cards..
What is a pre pay card?
I have only applied for two cards so far, but Im assuming all will reject me.
Can I get a visa debit card from my bank?0 -
As others have said, just get a Visa debit card. Barclays do them0
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