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Number of cards/accounts at once

lwilcock96
Posts: 1 Newbie
I have multiple current accounts and I am looking to simplify my banking and cut out a few cards, so that I will then have one personal current account, one credit card and one joint account card.
what is the best way to select which cards to keep and will this be affecting my credit score?
what is the best way to select which cards to keep and will this be affecting my credit score?
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Assuming your own credit file is spotless...have you asked for permission to see your partner's credit file? as you are both financially connectedI work within the voluntary sector, supporting vulnerable people to rebuild their lives.
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What accounts do you have?
Cutting back too hard will make you look higher risk.0 -
High average age of accounts will count in your favour so try to avoid closing the Accounts you've had open the longest ☺️0
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