A credit card denial can sting, but knowing the reasons why you were declined can help you prepare and improve your odds before you apply again. Many or all of the products on this page are from ...

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You checked your score, felt confident, applied for the card and still got rejected. If that left you confused, you are ...

When you apply for a credit card, you’ll quickly know whether you’ve been approved or rejected. If your application is ‘pending’, it means the lender needs time to review it, which may take a few days ...