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Unfortunately, Barclaycard is one of the few card providers that don’t offer a credit card prequalification process. In this case, you could try and run a prequalification yourself or you could prequalify with another card provider.
One way to check whether you qualify for Barclaycard credit cards is to run an unofficial prequalification yourself. Of course, this isn’t as accurate as if Barclaycard ran the prequalification, but it should be enough to give you an idea of where you stand.
First you need to check your credit score. You can grab a free copy once every 12 months with Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. If your credit score stands at 670 or higher, you have higher chances of credit card approval because all of Barclaycard’s credit cards require a minimum of 670 credit score.
But credit score isn’t the only factor affecting credit card approval. There are two things you could do to increase your chances: lower your overall credit utilization ratio to 30% or below, and consider applying for a credit-building card. Once you build your credit, you can try your luck and apply for the card you want.
While there’s no Barclaycard pre-qualification for American consumers, it’s available for cards from other providers. Consider getting pre-qualified for cards from Chase or American Express when comparing your options.
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