Authorized
Shared account vs. authorized user vs. co-signer
If you are sharing a loan with another person, the status of your account is just as important as the credit line and interest rate. This is because it determines the extent to which you have control over the account, your responsibility for the account, and its effect on your credit history. Unless you opened […]
Adding an Authorized User to an American Express Card
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Removing the influence of an authorized user on credit?
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What is the minimum age for an authorized user?
Some parents want to give their child’s credit history a boost before they reach adulthood by adding them as an authorized user to their credit cards. But before adding a child to your card, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules of the card issuer. At the right age, adding your child as an […]
Will my credit help me become an authorized user?
Of all the factors that affect credit, the one you have the least control over is the age of your credit. After all, just like your real age, your loan age can be as old as it is. However, “least” control does not mean no control. Becoming an authorized user can help you strengthen this […]
Everything you need to know about authorized users
The decision to add an authorized user to your credit card account should not be taken lightly. When you authorize a person to charge your account, you are responsible for paying for their purchases using the card linked to your account. There are many benefits to becoming an authorized user, including building a credit history […]
Adding an authorized user to Capital One
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How to add an authorized user to a Chase card
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. An authorized user is a person who is authorized to make purchases using […]
How to remove an authorized user from a credit card account
If you’ve allowed a person to use your credit card as an authorized user, there may eventually come a time when you want to revoke their privileges. As the primary account holder, you are at your sole discretion to terminate the agreement for any reason and at any time. But while the credit card issuer […]
How to Add an Authorized User to a Citi Credit Card
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