How to do a balance transfer with Capital One
You can transfer a balance to a Capital One card in a few easy steps.
5 min read
Oct 17, 2023
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What credit score do you need for a credit card?
A look into what impacts your credit score, plus what credit score you need to qualify for different types of credit cards.
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Can I get a credit card without a Social Security number?
You may not need an SSN to access credit if you have a credit file or an ITIN.
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How to check your business credit report
Learn how to check your business credit score, including paid and free options.
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What do the 3 credit bureaus do?
Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are the three major credit bureaus.
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How long does it take to increase your credit score?
Depending on why it’s low, it can take months or even years to raise your credit score.
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Credit card default: How it happens, what to do about it
Learn more about credit card default and what to do if you find yourself in that situation.
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The 800 credit score: What it means, why it helps and how to get one
Earning an 800 credit score means you’ve done everything you need to do to prove that you are a creditworthy consumer.
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How to get a credit card with no credit history
Getting your first credit cards is one of the most important steps toward building strong credit.
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What is a good credit utilization ratio?
It’s critical to keep your credit utilization ratio low, but how low is often a mystery to consumers.
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What is the average credit score, and how can you improve yours?
This critical 3-digit number can open—or close—doors to great interest rates.
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How being an authorized user affects your credit
Credit scores can benefit from the activity reported from an authorized user.
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What to do when your credit card application is denied
So, your credit card application has been denied — here’s what to do next.
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Is closing a credit card bad?
Closing a card can increase your credit utilization, which can hurt your score.
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How to do a balance transfer with American Express
Learn about balance transfers with Amex and which cards include intro APR offers.
6 min read May 24, 2023 -
Should you pay your credit card bill early?
Paying your credit card bill early can lower your credit utilization and help you avoid late payments.
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Do balance transfers hurt your credit score?
Create a debt repayment plan to get more out of your balance transfer card.
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What credit score is needed for Chase credit cards?
In most cases, your credit needs to fall in the “good” to “excellent” range.
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How your credit limit is determined
Here’s how credit limits work, how issuers calculate credit limits and what you can do to increase yours.
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How to prequalify for an Amex credit card
Checking for prequalification with Amex is easy with Bankrate’s CardMatch tool.
7 min read Jan 05, 2023
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