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Proof of Income

Hello advice required,

What is the typical time period credit card companies require as proof of income to be approved for a credit card? So the time between starting a new job and the question of how long the applicant has been in the job at that salary point?

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2026 financial goals & challenges!

1). Mortgage (started Jan 2024) £102,000.00 / £122,400.00 Overpayment total: £1239.11 (Inc Sprive yr 1 & 2 o/p £70.93, £5.52 Natwest o/p & £55.34 reg monthly overpayment) Equity 30%

2). #TBC Save 1p a day challenge 2026 £0/£780

3). £2443.38/£3000 in Investment ISA (32/50 investments)

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