A credit card denial can sting, but knowing the reasons why you were declined can help you prepare and improve your odds before you apply again. Many or all of the products on this page are from ...

It isn't the end of the world if you get denied for a credit card. But don't go on an application spree after denial. You can call the issuer and ask for a reconsideration, as long as you're equipped ...

When you apply for a credit card, you’ll quickly know whether you’ve been approved or rejected. If your application is ‘pending’, it means the lender needs time to review it, which may take a few days ...

Sometimes you need to cancel an application because you applied for the wrong card, another card has a better sign-up bonus or you realize you don’t need it. Canceling a card can be difficult because ...

There are many reasons why your credit card application could have been rejected. Rejection of any kind is never a pleasant feeling, but a rejection over a credit product can take a toll on our ...

Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for ...