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How can i improve my rating

I've been looking to improve my credit rating.
About a year ago i applied for a credit card that accepts people with bad credit ratings, a Aqua card. So i could use it to boost my credit rating even though it wasn't a good deal. But i was refused...
Yesturday i went into a phone shop and tried to apply for a contract so again not the best deal out there, and once again i was refused...

I have lloked on my credit report and there is nothing really on there. All previous bills are paid and settled. My rating isn't good, but it's not bad. yet i can't seem to get credit on anything. Is there anything i can do to improve my chances?

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  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    Phone contracts are ususally relatively easy to get accepted for.

    Are you on the electoral roll?
    Which credit reference agency did you check? have you checked the other 2 agencies?


    What accounts show on your credit file?
    A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give
    or "It costs nowt to be nice"
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