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Sore Cards?

I was hoping to try to improve my credit rating by taking out one or two store cards. I was wondering if Store card credit is regarded in the same esteem as a credit card.:mad:

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  • Mekge
    Mekge Posts: 2 Newbie
    Did you mean to stay Store Cards? Sorry mate,had to take this. :whistle:
  • emma396
    emma396 Posts: 760 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    marks and sparks &more card. it is credit card and store card all in one. does that help?
  • The_Boss
    The_Boss Posts: 5,852 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Sore cards? Well, mine are probably a bit sore after lots of recent use!

    As to answer your question - its treated in the same way as a normal credit card and will show up on your credit file, so as long as you manage it effectively, you will be seen as a good risk.
  • colin79666
    colin79666 Posts: 1,348 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    be warned though
    store cards have ridiculously high interest rates so don't ever use them unless you are going to pay them off in full every time
  • hur575
    hur575 Posts: 343 Forumite
    store card even harder to get, I never had any problems in the past but was declined store card while credit card was easy to obtain!
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