Acceptance time

Stu-Pitt

Hi. Does anyone know how soon after being accepted for a credit card you can start using it? Can the details (card number etc..) be gained from the lender before the card gets posted out?

Many thanks in advance for any advice

Gromitt

You can start using it as soon as you have the card, although they typically say to wait until you have both the card and PIN before using it. You may also have to activate it via telephone.

I very much doubt any card issuer will tell you the numbers from the card.

Stu-Pitt

I thought that would be the case. My wife has seen a sofa in the sales but not sure if it'll still be available by the time a 0% card gets sent out and activated.

Thanks