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Getting credit cards when unemployed

MrsTinks
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Now at the moment I am technically unemployed... I say technically because I don't claim any benefits and have started looking for work. It was a joint decision made partially due to stress, work that needed doing in the house and planning for the upcoming wedding in May that really needed to be done...

Anyway, my 0% is coming to an end soon and I need to start looking for a new card soonish. So... would I be accepted for a Credit card do you think? I have a very good credit record, no missed payments, etc etc and a mortgage which is covered by the OH (he earns a LOT more than me ;) )

Anyway has anyone applied for CCs and gotten 0% ones whilst unemployed?:confused:
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  • BMWobbleU
    BMWobbleU Posts: 82 Forumite
    tine wrote: »

    Anyway has anyone applied for CCs and gotten 0% ones whilst unemployed?:confused:

    I doubt it, the CC companies are already tightening lending rules, so someone without a regular income will not be welcome. Can your other half apply for another 0% card?
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