Credit cards in the USA

VetsWife328 · February 14, 2006

I'd like to know when I can get a credit card here and how since as an Immigrant I do not have a credit score yet.

Do they check my credit in Germany?Wouldn't be a problem because I got great credit there.

Natasha

Carol&Marc · February 14, 2006

I'd like to know when I can get a credit card here and how since as an Immigrant I do not have a credit score yet.
Do they check my credit in Germany?Wouldn't be a problem because I got great credit there.

Natasha

You can get it after receiving the SSN!

UmmSqueakster · February 14, 2006

On Sound Money on NPR this weekend, they answered the question of a British immigrant on how to go about getting a credit card in the US. I highly highly recommend listening :thumbs: It gives good steps on how to build up your credit score. My husband is following this advice and will be applying for a security credit card from out bank soon.

Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week, advice on creating a credit history, building a retirement strategy and investing in a low-fee mutual fund.

ladybutterfly · February 14, 2006

On Sound Money on NPR this weekend, they answered the question of a British immigrant on how to go about getting a credit card in the US. I highly highly recommend listening It gives good steps on how to build up your credit score. My husband is following this advice and will be applying for a security credit card from out bank soon.
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week, advice on creating a credit history, building a retirement strategy and investing in a low-fee mutual fund.

Good link, thanks!

sukie175 · February 15, 2006

On Sound Money on NPR this weekend, they answered the question of a British immigrant on how to go about getting a credit card in the US. I highly highly recommend listening It gives good steps on how to build up your credit score. My husband is following this advice and will be applying for a security credit card from out bank soon.

Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week, advice on creating a credit history, building a retirement strategy and investing in a low-fee mutual fund.

Good link, thanks!

Great Link

Ephesia · February 15, 2006

I got my credit card last month from Capital One. It was a promotion for those with zero or bad credit history. They gave me a $300 credit limit.

Badgerbabe · February 16, 2006

I too got from from Capital one with a $500 limit

Been here 15 months and worked for same Company now since July

cyph0r · February 16, 2006

I joined my husband's bank account, was signed as a co applicant for his visa and amex card. The apartment lease has both our names but all the bills only have his name. I applied for an old navy card a couple months after I moved here and was approved for a $400 credit. Couple months back I applied for a card with mbna and go a $1000 credit.

Truth is I really don't know how this works but I think my credit is building if I could get a 1000 credit. heh.

allynella · February 16, 2006

I had opened an account with my ITIN, so when I got my SSN, I applied for a credit card from BOA and got a secured card with a $500 limit ($99 held in a savings account). This was much better than the $250 I thought I was going to have to fork over. Oh, this is a card in my name only.