Should you cancel an unused credit card?
Sometimes, you should keep a credit card, even if you don’t use it.
7 min read
Apr 29, 2025
Beth Deyo has been a professional financial writer since 2019. She specializes in personal financial planning, credit repair, and insurance topics. Before her career change, she spent 14 years as a wealth manager and financial planner.
She has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of South Florida, where she graduated magna cum laude. Today, her passion lies in helping readers learn how to manage debt and credit issues and understand other complex financial topics.
Sometimes, you should keep a credit card, even if you don’t use it.
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