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credit account

British

noun

Also called: charge account. a credit system by means of which customers may obtain goods and services before payment

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“Applying for and opening new credit accounts will tend to lower your credit scores, so avoiding multiple applications over a short time frame can prevent a cumulative negative effect,” says Experian.

From MarketWatch

“The fundamental trend here is consumers are done with revolving credit accounts,” Linford said.

From Barron's

“It can be good to show lenders that you can successfully manage multiple credit accounts, as they may see this as evidence that you’re a reliable borrower,” Experian says.

From MarketWatch

"I've had to take out a credit card, overdraft and a credit account to be able to pay for things this winter," she told the BBC.

From BBC

But if you plan to combine or open credit accounts together, regardless of marital status, your partner’s behavior on those accounts can shift your scores.

From Seattle Times

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