Credit card approval policies vary depending on the issuing financial institution. Among other things considered by the bank are your credit history and employment. Most of credit card companies rely on data they pull from credit bureaus. After you complete and submit your application, the issuing company sends a request to a credit reporting agency for your credit report, reviews your credit history, and makes the decision whether to approve you for a credit card or not. MasterCard does not issue cards directly; the decision will be made by the issuing bank. To find a card best matching your needs and habits, visit MasterCard Credit Cards page of our site, search by your credit history or a desirable feature.
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You can check the status of your credit card application online, just log in to your credit card issuer’s web site. Search for and press on the “application status” or “new applications” tab, give the information required to gain access, say SSN and mailing ZIP code, and view the current status of your credit card [...]
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