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self employed credit card?

Hi, I was wondering if any one could help me choosing the best credit card for being self employed.
many thanks

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  • BugsyBrowne
    BugsyBrowne Posts: 5,697 Forumite
    If your credit report is fine,and you have a fairly good annual income,basically you should not have any problem on getting any card..
  • Ah right, thanks. I got refused a barcley card one the other month so thought this ma be my problem. Also its my first credit card, so dont have much personal history.
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Best try your own bank if you want a bog standard card - they should be able to tell you whether you are eligible without credit scoring you.
    If you want a card with extras you may have to prove income.
  • BugsyBrowne
    BugsyBrowne Posts: 5,697 Forumite
    i am self-employed mate also,
    If you are applying for a credit card without any previous credit history you need to contact your bank first,to see what they say as they know about you,and also check your equifax&experian credit reports to see if everything is hunky dory on them,without credit history you will find it hard to be accepted for a prime credit card,but could try cap1,vanquis,or any of them
  • thanks. i have a car on HP and a agros store card so have a bit of credit history, Also have a loan and card but they are on the business , do they count for your personal credit score?
  • BugsyBrowne
    BugsyBrowne Posts: 5,697 Forumite
    Yeah they do check you 30 day experian free trial
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