I dont know but it's a risk. Ask if you can increase limits on cards you have or ask your bank.
Read the full replyIs there any companies that dont verify your employer you list on the application? I know most ask for this info but I'm sure a lot wont check. I just got sacked from my job and I need to open a new credit card or I wont be able to pay my bills. I have a new job lined up but I need this in the meantime.
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I dont know but it's a risk. Ask if you can increase limits on cards you have or ask your bank.
I don't believe that any of them actually verify your employment details.
I got a card with a 7K limit from Egg a month after I was sacked, using the old employers details. I placed 10K in a savings account I had with them to help them make up their minds . I don't know how they check up on employer details automatically, like they can your credit file - I don't believe there's a central register as services which run credit checks and claim to check employers details (eg
Only Gold/Platinum cards will bother to do this.
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