Credit Card Glossary: Terms and Definitions
Bad credit
A term used to describe poor credit rating. Common practices that can damage a credit rating include making late payments, skipping payments, exceeding card limits or declaring bankruptcy. “Bad Credit” can result in being denied future credit. Compare credit cards for bad credit.
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