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credit account

British  

noun

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

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“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

Most major banks and credit unions offer text or email alerts for big-ticket purchases or when someone tries to open a new bank or credit account in your name.

From Los Angeles Times

Your credit score determines whether or not you get approved for a loan or a credit account, and it also helps to determine your interest rate.

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