EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 2 MIN
Does Closing A Credit Card Hurt Your Credit? Best Guide 2023
from The Credit Pros Podcast · host The Credit Pros
Closing a credit card can negatively impact your credit score by affecting your credit utilization ratio and the average age of your accounts. However, in certain situations like divorce, high fees, or overspending temptation, closing a card may be justified. Proper closure involves redeeming rewards, paying off balances, confirming a zero balance, and checking credit reports.
NOW PLAYING
Does Closing A Credit Card Hurt Your Credit? Best Guide 2023
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m