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Why can't i get a 0% balance transfer card???

Can anyone advise me as to why I cannot get approved for a 0% balance transfer credit card? I’ve applied for 3 in the last 12months & keep being declined............................................
I’m a 30 year old co-habiting female living in private rented accommodation for over a year.
I’ve been in my current full-time employment for 3 years. My annual income is £14,000. I have had 1 visa card for 10 years which is not at it’s limit & I have only ever been late on 1 payment for.
I have only ever had 1 personal loan which I have never defaulted or made late payment on.
I have no store cards and have been on the electoral register for nearly a year.
I have never had any CCJ’s or been declared bankrupt.
I applied for quite a few personal loans online over a year ago but was unsuccessful also.

Comments

  • bingy_burge
    bingy_burge Posts: 618 Forumite
    edited 15 October 2009 at 8:08PM
    You havent been at your adress more than 3 years > that lowers your score.

    Your a tenant not a home owner that counts against you

    You have a lowish income : Most prime cards like 15k plus some over 20k.

    It would help to know who your visa card is with how much the limit is and how long you have been using it.

    Do you clear the balance in full or are you paying off money borrowed on it?


    Also its advisable to do no more than 2 credit applications in a 3-6 month period: Once lenders see 3 or more most will reject you as they will assume your deperate
  • clearmydebts
    clearmydebts Posts: 6,485 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Are you on the electoral roll? Make sure you are, as that can count against you as well.
    Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
    DFD:Nov 22/June 22
    Mortgage: €199,712
    MFD: March 2042/July 2034
  • clear my debts

    the op states she has been on for nealry a year
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