From: mogga 
Newsgroups: uk.finance
Subject: Re: First Credit Card
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:51:28 +0100

On 24 Jul 2006 01:46:15 -0700, neilisking@hotmail.com wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I have decided to get myself a credit card. I'm 26 Years old have a
>decent job (Software deveopler) and regular income. I need a credit
>card for an immediate purchase of £1000 and want to use a 0% purchase
>card for as long as I can get - I hope to pay it off in ten months.
>
>I have tried applying for Halifax one card (9 months 0% on Purchases)
>and Mint (9 months 0% on Purchases) but both took 60 seconds to
>automaticaly turn me down.
>
>I have had credit before i.e a Store card, student loan and overdraft
>but I have payed them off no problem.
>
>Does anyone know why I am being turned down automatically i.e. why is
>my credit score so low?
>
>And is there any credit cards you can recommend that will meet my
>requirements? 
>
>Thanks

Are you on the electoral roll? *thats important*

Some cards are easier to get than others ... generally those which
seem to be a really bad deal with huge APR are the ones easiest to
get.
http://www.wheretogetacreditcard.co.uk/
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