I'm 19 years old, and planning on going to Chicago in February, but I don't have the money to get there. I don't have a job But I am looking for one and will have one pretty soon, I just don't know if I'll have a job before Febraury so I'd like to get a credit card.
2007-12-08 12:58:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
If I shouldn't get a credit cards, what are other ways to get money? Like I said, I am looking for a job, I just need a sure way of getting money before February. I feel like I have no other option but to get a credit card.
2007-12-08 13:03:21 · update #1
I'm going to Chicago to do an Educational Program, but it's not College.
2007-12-08 13:06:47 · update #2
here is a website that has a full list of credit card offers..
http://preferred.ecreditdirectory.com/
2007-12-08 23:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually a job is the first requirement to obtaining a credit card. You can always lie on your application and hope they dont call to verify your employment (which they probley will not)...but then you have to have a good credit score- and alot of that is based on having established credit worthiness....
So at your age-and without having a job- its hard to get a credit card. If ya do decide to fill out a application and try for one anyway- one of the first places to try is orchard bank- they will give a credit card to almost anyone, but on the down side the limits only start off about $300- and they charge about $100 to activate the card....so your only left with a couple hundred to play with! but at least it will have you on your way to establishing your credit.
2007-12-08 21:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by mary h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are going to Chicago for college, you will not be approved for any credit cards without a job or credit history. You're best bet is to borrow from your parents.
2007-12-08 21:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too bad you're not in college. They throw credit cards at you when you are registered in a college.
2007-12-08 21:03:02 · answer #4 · answered by darkdiva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was in the same position without any credit hsitory.i got one and you don't have to pay any money within the first six months.you have to be 18 years old.her's the link, just apply online:u need to have ssn.
https://www.citicards.com/cards/wv/cardDetail.do?screenID=911
2007-12-08 21:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by slayer maniac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't get a card unless you have the means to pay for it
2007-12-08 21:01:23 · answer #6 · answered by Tiger by the Tail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get yourself a student card,
to go here to compare them, http://www.bestcreditrates.net
2007-12-09 03:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋