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What Is Credit Card Churning?

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Last Updated: June 27, 2025

Key Takeaways

  1. Credit card churning may happen when a person opens multiple credit card accounts in order to get welcome and sign-up bonuses, and then closes them.
  2. Credit card churning might impact your credit score and lead to excess credit card debt.
  3. A less risky way to earn credit card rewards is to choose a card that aligns with your spending habits and use that card responsibly.

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