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Bankruptcy

how long til after bankruptcy can you apply for a credit card?

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  • Delree
    Delree Posts: 540 Forumite
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    Immediately if you want. Whether you'll get one is the question.
  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    You can apply anytime after you are discharged, unless you have a longer bankruptcy restriction order (in which case you can still apply but must declare that you are subject to a BRO even if not directly asked).

    If, like most people, you are discharged a year after your bankrupcty order then posters have reported that they usually don't get accepted for even subprime cards for a couple more years at least.

    An exception to that might be something like the capital one secured card.
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  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    Does anybody else think OP's post a little controversial? (wink wink)
  • bigadaj
    bigadaj Posts: 11,531 Forumite
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    Does anybody else think OP's post a little controversial? (wink wink)

    It's always good to work out your options in advance.
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