Will I build credit with the American Express prepaid card?

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Will I build credit with the American Express prepaid card?

Answered on April 20, 2013 | Updated on April 20th, 2013

Tags: American Express, Credit History, Limited Credit, No Credit, Prepaid Cards

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No. With a prepaid card your credit performance won’t be reported to major credit bureaus. If you want to establish your credit history, consider applying for a credit card. Credit card issuers offer some credit cards for people with no credit or a limited credit history.

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