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Retired versus Homemaker versus Unemployed

Can anyone advise on whether any of these three might get a better result than others when applying for credit cards please? I could actually be described by all three!

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  • Brian64
    Brian64 Posts: 249 Forumite
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    Levi11 wrote: »
    Can anyone advise on whether any of these three might get a better result than others when applying for credit cards please? I could actually be described by all three!
    In my experience Retired gives you a better chance of getting accepted but would depend on other circumstances such as income current level of debt and credit rating.
  • Mr.Mulla
    Mr.Mulla Posts: 448 Forumite
    I'll echo Brian's advice. Among the three choices it is declaring yourself as retired that will give you the best chance.
    Good luck. :)
    Mr. Mulla
  • ironlady2022
    ironlady2022 Posts: 1,574 Forumite
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    Defninitely retired as income is guranteed.
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