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Credit card application after moving home

Hi all

I've recently moved home and want to apply for a balance transfer CC - potentially the MDNA Everyday card. I have done the MSE pre-eligibility check and it's came back as not rated on all cards - is this to do with my moving home?

I have a car on finance, a mortgage and a credit card with Lloyds - all with no late payments or defaults etc.

Many thanks

Comments

  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,976 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I would wait until your credit file shows your new address and your on the electoral roll.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • thebritishbloke
    thebritishbloke Posts: 1,472 Forumite
    ^Exactly what forgotmyname said. If you check your report, it's likely that they haven't updated everything yet. I wouldn't apply for anything, as you'll likely be rejected straight away. Once you show up as being on the electoral roll on your new address, you should be fine :)
    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.
  • ChaddyBouy
    ChaddyBouy Posts: 58 Forumite
    Thanks both :beer:
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