Only a few months ago, there were a number of credit card options for people with no credit and or short credit histories. However, many credit card companies have stopped offering these credit cards and increased the requirements for people to get approved for credit cards.
When applying for a "no credit" credit card, there are few important things to consider. First, be sure you have no credit. For example, if you have had a student loan, car loan, or any other type of credit account, you will have a credit history. In fact, you might even have a decent credit score. If you fall into this category, you may want to take advantage of a free credit report service and check your credit. You might be pleasantly surprised. (You can get a free credit score here. The link opens in a new window.
