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Is no credit history a real problem?

Posted on Jan 22, 2011

Updated on Jan 22, 2011

The content is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change.

Today, most people chose not to have a credit history. Many people are able to manage without credit or having a credit history. The trick is to know how to go about it so that you don`t have a dependency on it. Travelers that come and leave the country know about ways in which they can get things done without banking on credit history. As you might discover, this is actually very possible.

First, you should apply only for those kinds of cards that do not really need you to disclose credit information. There are a number of cards that fall into this category. It is important to recognize these cards so that you are able to get the most out of them, and don`t have to pay for being unable to prove your creditworthiness. Many banks will be quite lenient if you are able to give some other proof for your credit, like say a deposit up front.

Next, you should limit your dependency on a credit card and instead stick with a traditional checking card. There are a lot of these cards as well and you can choose one that is extended to individuals with no credit history. Again, there are a lot of ways that you can go about this as well, and depending mainly on what you are expecting from your card, you can apply to that particular bank. Initially, this could be a little challenging but learning more about it and then applying for the right card will make a lot of difference and eventually help you establish your creditworthiness in the country.

Finally, it also helps to know more about how to start establishing your credit and going away from the status of no credit history. There are a lot of things that you could do in order to build credit history and over time, it is possible that you will be able to quickly get a good credit score. In fact, if you intend to settle down and stay in the country, it always pays to have a good credit score, which can make a lot of difference over time. For many people out there, this is an important thing to look into that can potentially help save a ton of money.

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