{"id":63574,"date":"2018-02-19T17:34:52","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T17:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=63574"},"modified":"2024-10-01T17:12:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:12:23","slug":"bad-credit-rating-credit-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/credit-builder-credit-cards\/bad-credit-rating-credit-cards","title":{"rendered":"Compare credit cards for poor credit"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\"><p>Approval for any credit card depends on your status. The representative APRs shown represent the interest rate offered to most successful applicants. Depending on your personal circumstances, the APR you're offered may be higher, or you may not be offered credit at all. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice. It's always wise to check the terms of any deal before you borrow. Most of the data in Finder's comparison tables is provided by Defaqto.<\/p><\/div><\/article><h3>What is a &#8216;bad credit&#8217; credit card?<\/h3><p>Cards of this type are aimed at people with a less than perfect credit score or credit history. <\/p><p>It used to be tough to get approved for a credit card with a poor credit history, but these days financial providers are increasingly looking to different sectors of the market where they can offer specialist credit cards. <\/p><p>Credit cards for people with bad credit typically have higher interest rates, lower credit limits and not much in the way of extra benefits. However, they&#8217;re easier to get approved for and are designed to help you improve your credit rating over time \u2013 therefore increasing your chances of approval for other credit products in the future.<\/p><h3 id=\"guide\">What is my credit score?<\/h3><p>Your <a data-trigger-introductory-modal=\"true\">credit score<\/a> is simply an indicative number calculated from lots of data points in your credit history. It&#8217;s a useful gauge for how strong a position you&#8217;re in when it comes to applying for credit, and financial providers will consider it when they assess whether to approve you for something like a credit card or loan. <\/p><p>There&#8217;s no single standardised way of calculating credit scores, with credit reference agencies (CRAs), banks and credit card companies using their own rating systems when assessing a customer&#8217;s credit rating and creditworthiness.<\/p><p>There are 3 main CRAs in the UK &#8211; Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. They each have different credit scoring scales, which we look at below.<\/p><ul class=\"has-margin-bottom\"><li><strong>Experian:<\/strong> 0\u2013999<\/li><li><strong>Equifax:<\/strong> 0\u20131,000<\/li><li><strong>TransUnion (formerly Callcredit):<\/strong> 0\u2013710<\/li><\/ul><p>Depending on your score, you\u2019re said to have excellent, very good, good, fair, poor or very poor credit:<\/p><table class=\"luna-table has-margin-bottom\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th scope=\"col\">Agency<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Score<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Rating<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Experian<\/th><td data-title=\"Score\">0\u2013560<br \/>561\u2013720<br \/>721\u2013880<br \/>881\u2013960<br \/>961\u2013999<\/td><td data-title=\"Rating 3\">Very poor<br \/>Poor<br \/>Fair<br \/>Good<br \/>Excellent<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Equifax<\/th><td data-title=\"Score\">0\u2013438<br \/>439\u2013530<br \/>531\u2013670<br \/>671\u2013810<br \/>811\u20131,000<\/td><td data-title=\"Rating 3\">Poor<br \/>Fair<br \/>Good<br \/>Very good<br \/>Excellent<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">TransUnion<\/th><td data-title=\"Score\">0\u2013550<br \/>561\u2013565<br \/>566\u2013603<br \/>604\u2013627<br \/>628\u2013710<\/td><td data-title=\"Rating 3\">Very poor<br \/>Poor<br \/>Fair<br \/>Good<br \/>Excellent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>What financial products can I get with bad credit?<\/h3><p>There are a number of financial options to consider if you have a bad credit score, some of which don\u2019t involve a credit card at all.<\/p><ul class=\"list-1 has-margin-bottom\"><li><strong>Specialist credit cards for bad credit.<\/strong> A number of banks offer credit card options for people with a poor credit history. These cards typically have low credit limits, higher interest rates and few extra benefits, but they do allow individuals to improve their credit rating over time. It\u2019s not recommended that you apply for one of these cards if your objective is to use it to tackle existing debt, as this can simply lead to greater debt. Work on clearing existing debts before applying for a card like this.<\/li><li><strong>Debit cards.<\/strong> A good way to avoid debt is to steer away from credit and only spend what you have, by using a debit card to pay for your purchases. Although using a debit card is unlikely to affect your credit rating, a current account with sensible, regular debits (payments) going out is a good sign to a potential lender. Banks sometimes offer cash incentives to switch your current account (which you get your debit card with), so if you are thinking that a debit card could be a good option for you, make sure you compare the best banking deals.<\/li><li><strong>Prepaid cards.<\/strong> Prepaid cards are similar to debit cards in the sense that you\u2019re spending only what you have. Unlike a debit or credit card though, you load funds onto the card before using it. These cards also don\u2019t affect your credit rating and don\u2019t charge interest, so they can be a good way to build up your budgeting skills. Most prepaid cards are either a Visa or Mastercard, so you should be able to use them in the same places that you\u2019d use your credit or debit card. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/prepaid-cards\">Compare prepaid cards.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Bad credit personal loans.<\/strong> Personal loans are traditionally used to borrow larger amounts of money to help pay for a significant purchase or to consolidate debt. There are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/personal-loans\/bad-credit-loans\">bad credit personal loans<\/a> on the market that cater especially to people with poor credit ratings. Again, the interest rate can be higher but the rate is often fixed, making it easier to budget. If you keep up with your loan repayments, this can help you to rebuild your creditworthiness.<\/li><li><strong>Guarantor loans.<\/strong> With a guarantor loan, a friend or family member agrees to step in and make repayments if you fail to do so. Lenders will be able to consider the second individual&#8217;s credit rating as well as your own.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"importantText importantText__quote\">\n  <blockquote>\n    <div class=\"importantText__quoteIcon\"><\/div>\n    <p>Bad credit credit cards can enable you to build a credit rating but, as interest rates can be high, it&#8217;s important to pay off your balance in full every month.\u201d<\/p>\n    <footer class=\"importantText__quoteAuthor\">\u2013 <cite>Rachel Wait, financial journalist<\/cite><\/footer>\n  <\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nUltimately, a bad credit rating can significantly impact your lifestyle, making it difficult to get a car loan, a mortgage or other forms of credit. If you find yourself in such a position, don\u2019t despair. Making the right choices from now on can lead to financial freedom further down the road.<\/p><p>Make sure you compare credit cards for people with a poor credit history before you make an application. You shouldn&#8217;t apply for every card and loan under the sun, because multiple applications for credit in a short space of time can ring alarm bells with potential lenders and could actually harm your credit score. <\/p><p>There are steps you can take to improve your credit rating and manage your finances so that you can live free of debt. A good place to start is by requesting a copy of your credit report from the CRAs and identifying the negative listings on your file.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s also worth using an &#8216;eligibility checker&#8217; before you apply for a credit card or loan, as this will show you the deals you&#8217;re most likely to get accepted for, without affecting your credit score.<\/p><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/credit-card-documents\">List of documents needed for credit card application<\/a><\/p><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>If you have a low <a data-trigger-introductory-modal=\"true\">credit score<\/a> or a poor credit history, the good news is there are financial options open to you.<\/p><p>There are several specialist financial products available to enable you to take control of your finances and improve your credit score, including credit cards for people with bad credit. With reponsible use, these financial products could help you improve your credit rating and help you unlock better financial deals in the future.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How are credit cards for poor credit different to other credit cards?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>With &#8216;poor credit&#8217; credit cards, you&#8217;ll likely have a lower credit limit and a higher interest rate compared to other credit cards. Your card is also unlikely to have features such as cashback and rewards.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How do I check my credit score?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>You can find out your personal credit score by contacting a credit reference agency. The 3 main credit reference agencies in the UK are Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Sources<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000000\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000000\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.de087a0da9824e407767.js\"],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.87684078d471e76125dd.css\"]}<\/script><\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. 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