Should You Get a Secured Card or Student Credit Card?
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Applying for a Student Credit Card with a Cosigner
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Last Updated: April 2, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Most major credit card companies don’t allow cosigners on credit cards.
- Cosigners take on the risk of the cardmember and must meet eligibility criteria.
- Alternatives to cosigning include becoming an authorized user, starting a joint account, and acquiring a secured credit card.
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