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Credit card choice

chriz1
chriz1 Posts: 335 Forumite
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Hi,
We're looking for a credit card to increase our credit rating and also gain cash back or clubcard points from,
Only for these reasons really,
But what's the best ones to consider I've never had a credit card before therefore don't know which to choose from
We we're consider the tesco one for the clubcard points as we enjoy our weekends away so these May come in handy!

Just need some help on which to choose?

Thanks

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  • Drp8713
    Drp8713 Posts: 902 Forumite
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    Have you tried the MSE pre application checker? It's not always accurate but might give you a rough idea, if you have not had a card before whether you would be accepted for any good ones.
  • chriz1
    chriz1 Posts: 335 Forumite
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    No I haven't where can I find this
  • 20aday
    20aday Posts: 2,610 Forumite
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    chriz1 wrote: »
    No I haven't where can I find this

    Here's the URL: https://creditcards.moneysavingexpert.com/?cashback
    It's not your credit score that counts, it's your credit history. Any replies are my own personal opinion and not a representation of my employer.
  • chriz1
    chriz1 Posts: 335 Forumite
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    Ok tried this and there was a fair selection if cards offered I would have been able to have, but the tesco one didn't come up ?
    Might try online with tesco and see.
  • 20aday
    20aday Posts: 2,610 Forumite
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    chriz1 wrote: »
    Ok tried this and there was a fair selection if cards offered I would have been able to have, but the tesco one didn't come up ?
    Might try online with tesco and see.

    This is a new addition to the Tesco range of credit cards:

    http://www.tescobank.com/creditcards/foundation/index.html

    It offers a higher APR of 28.9% with an initial limit of £250 but you'd still get your Clubcard points.
    It's not your credit score that counts, it's your credit history. Any replies are my own personal opinion and not a representation of my employer.
  • thebritishbloke
    thebritishbloke Posts: 1,472 Forumite
    20aday wrote: »
    This is a new addition to the Tesco range of credit cards:

    It offers a higher APR of 28.9% with an initial limit of £250 but you'd still get your Clubcard points.

    ^ This is probably your best bet. I have a pretty solid credit history, yet when I applied for the normal Tesco 0% purchases card I only got accepted with a £250 limit.
    Credit 'Score' - Don't buy the credit 'score' that Experian, Equifax and Noddle want to sell you. It's an arbitrary number that means nothing when it comes to applying for credit.

    ALWAYS HAVE A DIRECT DEBIT SET UP FOR THE MINIMUM PAYMENT ON YOUR CREDIT CARDS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU PLAN TO LOGIN AND PAY EACH MONTH.
  • chriz1
    chriz1 Posts: 335 Forumite
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    ARe there any other I should consider?
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