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Proof of Income
Queen_of_the_Hive
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in Credit cards
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?
Thx
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?
Thx
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1). Mortgage (started Jan 2024) £99,186.79/ £122,400.00 Overpayment total: £1405.13 (Inc Sprive yr 1 & 2 o/p £70.93, £5.52 Natwest o/p & £55.34 reg monthly overpayment) Equity 31%
2). #47 Save 1p a day challenge 2026 £30/£780
3). £2638.90/£3000 - Investment ISA (32/50 investments)
4). CC debt - £21,268.02. Aiming for £19,999.99 31/12/2026
5). £221.06 / £1000.00 - EF
6). Lose weight, get fitter and read 12 books in 12 months in 2026. 2 out 12 COMPLETED
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Immediately.
The issue is one of risk, rather than income.0
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