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Close a Credit Card

Not all credit card relationships are meant to last forever. Get the details on when you should and shouldn't close a credit card

Should You Close a Paid Credit Card?

Paying off a credit card is a great accomplishment, especially if you worked long and hard to do it. What now? Do you leave the card open or should you close it?

The Right Way To Close a Credit Card

Learn to close a credit card the right way, by contacting your credit card issuer over the phone and in writing. Follow the right steps to be sure your credit card account is closed completely.

Sample Letter For Closing Your Credit Card

You can use this letter to close your credit card.

Your Credit Card Account Could Be Closed Due to Inactivity

If you haven't used your credit card in awhile, here's why your credit card issuer might close your account and what you can do about it.

Do I Have to Pay Interest on a Closed Credit Card?

When you close your credit card, you can still be charged interest if you still carry a credit card balance.

Why Did You Close Your Last Credit Card?

Whether you were fed up with your changing credit card terms or you had too many credit cards, tell us why you closed your last credit card.

Can I Close a Credit Card With a Balance?

You can close a credit card with a balance, but you may not want to. If you close a credit card with a balance, your credit card will be affected.

5 Reasons Credit Card Issuers Cancel Credit Cards

Your credit card issuer has the right to cancel your credit card at anytime. You may not even get a warning when your credit card is cancelled. The worst way to find out your credit card has been cancelled is to have it declined. Here are some of the reasons credit card issuers cancel credit cards.

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