Credit Cards - What is a credit check?

 
 
 

Below we have outlined the most common questions asked about credit cards.
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What is a credit card?
What is an APR?
What is a credit check?
What happens if I am late to make a repayment or can’t repay a debt?
Which credit card should I choose?
Where can I get a credit card?
What is section 75?
Can/Should I use my card abroad?
What if someone steals my card?

What is a credit check?

A credit check is when the card issuer looks into your personal history with debt. They will be looking for past instances of good or bad debt repayment and your relationship to anyone who has a history with debt. They will use this information to set your APR and to set a limit to the amount you can borrow.

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