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Does being retired affect your chances of getting a new credit card?
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Murphybear said:I haven’t applied for a CC since retiring but I have applied for a new bank account that gave new customers £150 to switch. I have a good credit record and have had no debts for at least 25 years. They rejected me for the following reason “you do not fit our customer profile”.1
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