You can get a credit card with bad credit, but it won't be one of those cards you see advertised with rich rewards or exclusive perks. Instead, it will be a fairly basic card. That’s OK. You’re not ...

If you have a bad credit score — often defined as a score less than 580 — you might find it more challenging to get approved for a credit card. Your options will be more limited than those of someone ...

Business credit cards for bad credit history may be an option if your new business hasn’t yet built up a credit score or if you’ve missed payments or had issues with debt in the past. Here’s what to ...

It's one thing to get a credit card when you have no credit history—but what if the history you do have is, well, not great? Sure, having a low credit score will make obtaining a traditional credit ...

We know that it can be frustrating trying to apply for a new credit card when you have bad credit. That's why we've prepared this guide, providing you with useful tips on what to do and not do as you ...

Even if your credit is less than stellar right now, there's a path forward — with the right card and smart money habits, you can gradually improve your score to unlock better rates and rewards over ...

Toni is a points and miles enthusiast who has been leveraging loyalty programs to travel around the world (for nearly free) with her husband and their four young children. She’s passionate about ...

Some card details on this page may be out of date. You might have heard about the importance of having a good credit score. But if you aren’t applying for a mortgage, does it really matter if your ...

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If you have lower credit, you may qualify for a balance transfer card -- but other debt repayment methods are likely a better fit. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After ...

Under the new proposal, Visa and Mastercard would lower swipe fees by an average of around 0.1 percentage point for several ...

If you have a FICO score below 580 or a VantageScore credit score below 600, you have poor credit. You can still get access to a credit card with a score in this range, but your options will be ...