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HOW TO
APPLY FOR A CREDIT CARD...
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To
apply for a credit card simply select the card which best meets
your needs from those listed above and click on the
applicable logo.
Important
considerations are Interest Rates, Interest Free Periods,
Minimum Earnings Level, Balance Transfer Rates and any Free Gift
offers.
Even
if you already have credit cards from other issuers this does
not stop you applying for further cards.
Once
you have clicked on the logo you will be taken to the Card
issuers site where you can go through the straightforward
application process. You will need to provide details of
where you live, your earnings and your bank details.
The
card issuer will usually make an immediate decision online by
assessing the information your have entered and by checking your
details with a Credit Reference Agency.
We
answer some frequently asked questions below
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS |
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I
want to get a copy of my credit file, how can I contact the
credit reference agencies? |
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There
are two main credit agencies, Experian and Equifax. You need to
write to them with your addresses over the last 6 years,
enclosing a cheque for £2.00 made payable to Experian or
Equifax depending on which you choose to contact. Send these to:
Experian, Consumer Help Services, PO Box 8000, Nottingham, NG1
5GX, or, Equifax Europe, Department 1E, PO Box 3001, Glasgow,
G81 2DT |
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Tell
me more about the credit reference agency search |
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To
help with your application, information is often obtained from
Experian and/or Equifax, who are the two major credit reference
agencies in the UK. They supply information about your credit
history. Your permission is needed to look at your credit file
which you give by clicking the submit button on your application
form. |
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I
have been declined for a credit card before - does this mean
I'll be declined again? |
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Not
necessarily. The card issuer takes all the information you
provide on your application form - and a decision is then made
based on that information and also information of your previous
credit history. If you are unsure why you have been declined now
or in the past you can get a copy of your credit file from the
credit reference agencies Experian and Equifax. |
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How
do I enter my address if my house doesn't have a number? |
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Enter
your postcode and put your house name in the 'House name' field,
leaving the 'House number' blank. If our database is unable to
find your address, you'll be asked to enter it in full on the
next screen. |
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How
long will it take to complete my application? |
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It
should take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete your online
application. |
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What
should I put in the income boxes? |
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You
should enter the amount of money you get from your salary every
year before tax. If you are a housewife, unemployed or retired,
please add up all the pension and benefits you would receive in
one year and enter this as your income.. |
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What
should I put in the 'Occupation' box? |
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If
you are employed, please enter your job title for example
'Factory worker' or 'Sales Executive'.If you are self-employed
please enter your trade in the occupation box, for example
'Builder' or 'Joiner'. |
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What
do I do if I don't have a postcode? |
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If
you don't have a postcode, leave this box empty and click the
'continue' button when you have finished filling in the rest of
the page. The next page you will see will have some free-form
address entry boxes for you to type in your full address. |
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Why
do you need to know how long I've been at my address? |
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If
you haven't been at your address very long, they may ask you for
a previous address to aid us in establishing your financial
background. |
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Why
do you need to know my previous address? |
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They
need your previous address to establish your financial
background. |
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Is
it safe to apply for a credit card online? |
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Yes
- a 'secure session' using SSL encryption technology is used
whenever sending confidential information over the Internet. In
a secure SSL session, information passed back and forth between
your computer and the computers at the card issuer is encrypted. |
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Who
can apply for a credit card? |
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You
must be over 18 and resident in mainland UK. |
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Will
transferring another card balance close my other account? |
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No.
If you wish to close your account with your other lender, you
need to do that yourself. |
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What
interest will I pay on my balance transfer? |
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The
interest you pay on your balance transfer depends on the product
you have selected. |
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What
is Payment Protection Insurance? |
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Payment
Protection Insurance is a type of insurance that helps protect
your credit card repayments in the event that you are unable to
work through sickness, accident or unemployment. |
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What
information will they need from me? |
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They
will require personal details such as your address, employment
status and time at bank. If you want to transfer balances from
your other credit or store cards, you'll need to have the card
numbers and balances handy. |
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What
happens when I have completed my application? |
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After
you have completed your application form, the issuer will review
your information and make a decision. If you have been accepted,
they try to tell you straight away. Sometimes they may need more
time to consider your application, in which case they will
contact you in the next 7-10 working days. |
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The information provided on this site
does not constitute a recommendation and applicants should perform their
own research prior to entering into any agreement. Although every
effort is made to ensure that the information on this site is accurate we
cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies.
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