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Last Updated: October 31, 2025
Key Takeaways
- When you close a credit card account it can impact your credit score.
- A closed credit card account can affect factors that make up your credit score, including length of credit history and your credit utilization ratio.
- Based on your financial situation, there are times when it’s best for you to cancel your credit card account rather than leave it open.
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