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Last Updated: March 11, 2025
Key Takeaways
- An instant use credit card may allow you to access your credit soon after account opening, even if a physical card hasn’t arrived in the mail yet.
- You can typically use instant credit cards for online shopping or add them to your digital wallet to use in stores.
- To qualify for an instant use card, you typically need good or excellent credit.
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