abhishek kumar

July 9th, 2008 at 2:16 am

How to get credit card for students ?

Student-Credit-Cards.jpgAround 3 years before I was planning to start a new website. For this I had to buy a domain name and some server space. To purchase these two things, normally you need credit card because all the transaction on internet happens through credit cards only. I also visited some banks also and inquired about the procedure of getting the credit card. Everywhere I got the same reply that “You are a student and don’t have any fixed salary so we can’t give you credit card”. So I faced many problems with online transactions in my early days on internet. But this article is not for describing these old stories. Today I will tell you about credit cards which are specially designed for students. There is a website called StudentCreditCards.com which helps students to learn about and apply for credit cards. On this website you can browse credit cards for students and choose a credit card right for their own needs. Here I found really useful resources like how to apply for a student credit cards, compare credit card offers, companies and designs and learn the basics of good spending habits and then apply securely online for a student credit card.

It tells us about the proper planning and better ways to handle credit cards and improve our credit scores. When planning a budget, it is better to use real financial figures and be honest about your expenses and spending habits. However, many people think that student credit card is a bad thing, but I am totally against this opinion. Student credit cards give the student the buying power and credit that is needed when they get out into the real world and want to do things on there own like rent a home, buy a gift for girl-friend or get a new cell phone. But If you are using a credit card there must be some precautions that should be taken care into.

You must have the monthly budget in out minds so that you can plan the payments for expenses each month through the credit card. The best college student credit cards are the ones that meet your own needs the best. On the website, I found 3 credit cards which are best for students for the month of July 2008. They are Capital One Standard Platinum for Students, Capital One No Hassle Cash SM Rewards for Students and Citi mtvU Platinum Select Visa Card for College Students. The offers on these cards are really mind blowing. I would recommend you to visit their website and find out more about student credit cards.

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    hi abhi,
    I am a student and want to apply for a credit card to start a business online.
    Can u help me as to how can I get a credit card in India.
    The student card you mentioned needed a SSN so I think they don’t apply to India.
    Please mail me.
    Thanks

    vivek barun on September 7th, 2008

 

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