PepperPlunge Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I need a credit card for when I go to Wrestlemania for the hotel. I don't know much about credit cards really and this would be my first one. Â Should I get the credit card now or wait nearer the time? If I get it now and do well with it, are the bank likely to increase my credit limit before Mania? Â Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted November 22, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted November 22, 2011 How's your credit rating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Dammer Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I would get it nearer the time so you can get interest free credit for 6 months or whatever offer is on. Also, make sure there is no charges or extra interest for international purchases, theres only a few that offer this so check with them, moneysupermarket used to have a search function for this particular thing, they may still do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepperPlunge Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks for the advice. Â I'd assume my credit rating is ok. I don't know if I'd be able to get great credit cards as I'm relatively unproven with credit. I have a phone contract that's paid off fine every month and that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patiirc Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Shop about like a mofo, and if you were to apply now, see what balance transfer deals are about after mania, you may be able to 0 percent for a bit. They are getting rarer because of the economic bollocks, but not impossible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted November 22, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted November 22, 2011 see what balance transfer deals are about after mania  Why do banks care about WrestleMania? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhalen2007 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Just buy a pre paid credit card, then it doesnt matter what your credit rating is, plus you cant spend whats not on the card  http://www.titaniumcashplus.co.uk/  Edit: Didnt realise it was for the states, just get a Mastercard US Dollar card, they are absolutley free, only thing you get charged for is withdrawing money out of an ATM  http://www.titaniumholidaycashcard.co.uk/default.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patiirc Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 see what balance transfer deals are about after mania  Why do banks care about WrestleMania?  I was talking about the poster.. if they have a large balance after mania, then a balance transfer on 0% percent is better than copping a load of interest when there is no need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepperPlunge Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 I have a US Dollar Mastercard that I got with Thomas Cook. I guess I'd need a credit card to give to the hotel so they can charge us if we wreck the room or take stuff from the fridge though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Miz Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Why do banks care about WrestleMania? Â Quote of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted November 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted November 23, 2011 see what balance transfer deals are about after mania  Why do banks care about WrestleMania?  I was talking about the poster.. if they have a large balance after mania, then a balance transfer on 0% percent is better than copping a load of interest when there is no need.  Still confused by the WrestleMania bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SiMania Posted November 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted November 23, 2011 Still confused by the WrestleMania bit. Â Â The OP said: Â I need a credit card for when I go to Wrestlemania for the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepperPlunge Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Yeah, the hotel needs a credit card in case I wreck the place or watch a load of porn on the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members JNLister Posted November 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted November 23, 2011 see what balance transfer deals are about after mania  Why do banks care about WrestleMania?  I was talking about the poster..  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Quentin Posted November 23, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted November 23, 2011 If you plan to use it when you are away make sure to call the credit card company and let them know the dates you will be away. I've known people to go on holiday and start spending only to have the card blocked very quickly for suspected fraud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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