My First Credit Card

 

In today's day, having a credit card is beyond a privilege, it is a necessity.

Credit cards are the most convenient method we currently have for point of sale purchases and online payments. You do not have to worry about carrying your money around, let alone losing it. It has proven to save us time and most importantly money. There are cards for every spending budget, reward benefits, and special features tailored for each consumer. They can really come in handy during emergencies too. You will never know when you will need it until the day you need it.

Whether you are a student or have never been accepted for a card, we can help you obtain your first card because we know it can be a challenge. There are many credit cards out there that promise the world but end up have strict requirements and require credit in order to apply for them. Well there is good news; there are many credit cards that are providing high school students, college students, or just anyone with limited or no credit a the chance to start building their credit. They do not even check your credit. Also known as student credit cards typically have a low starting credit balance and/or require a minimum deposit. They might also have additional restrictions but are installed to keep you in line and give you a helping hand into the credit journey. There are other available options available on the net.

One of the best ways to ensure you receive your first card and even insure sufficient buying power is through a cosigner. A cosigner can be your mother, father, uncle, aunt, or anyone that trusts in you and is willing to back you up with their credit. That's right, back you up! That means that they are also responsible for any charges you secure. This is the credit card companies' collateral or insurance policy to make sure someone pays. This is by far the fastest way to build credit. You can easy build up credit and therefore confidence with creditors. Before you even know it, you can start applying for credit cards and purchases on your own. This may take over a year with good payment history. The key rule to establishing credit and improving your score is to continue paying your bills on time.

Typically, the Annual Percentage Rate also known as the APR will be a little higher than a normal credit card. This is industry standard as there is a perceived risk of extending credit to a younger demographic. The credit limit is usually between $200 to $900 depending on the payment history and credit of your cosigner and yourself. We do not want you focusing on this for know. The most important thing is that you start applying for a credit card; start establishing credit by using the credit card for every day expenses; and paying the bill on time. Do you see the reoccurring theme, "Pay on time".

You are then able make some key purchases with out carrying around all the cash. Whether you paying for text books or just paying for your lunch, a card is the ultimate luxury. One of the best benefits is the ability to research products and services online and having the convenience of charging your card on the spot and shipped or downloaded immediately. Talk about convenience.