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0% purchase - which one to get now - HELP

I have had 2 credit cards (Halifax and MBNA both used for their % purchase offers) over the past 18 months. I closed MBNA April this year and closed Halifax this month. I have just been refused by Barclayclard (I am not sure why - maybe I applied too soon after closing the previous ones?) Of the other 0% purchase cards on the market at present which ones can I apply for? Any help appreciated.

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  • MFWannabe
    MFWannabe Posts: 2,474 Forumite
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    You can apply for any; but if you get them depends on a few things:

    Your income
    How much available credit you have already
    Have much of this credit you are already using

    You need to give us more details
    MFW 2025 #50: £1989.73/£6000

    12/08/25: Mortgage: £62,500.00
    12/06/25: Mortgage: £65,000.00
    07/03/25: Mortgage: £67,000.00
    18/01/25: Mortgage: £68,500.14
    27/12/24: Mortgage: £69,278.38 

    27/12/24: Debt: £0 🥳😁
    27/12/24: Savings: £12,000

    12/08/25: Savings: £12,000



  • Apologies for the vague question. I earn 31500 p/a and have a mortgage of 950 p/m. I have no other loans or debts. I do not know why Barclaycard cancelled my application, I am awaiting a letter from them which hopefully will explain. I am now a bit nervous of applying for another one in case they also refuse me and it affects my credit rating? Thank you for your help.
  • Cancelled your application or declined you?
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