 TITLE: 10 Potential Reasons Why Your Credit Card Application Was Denied CONTENT: 1\\. You Have a Low Credit Score\n-------------------------------\nCredit cards are available for consumers across the credit spectrum, but many have stricter credit score requirements than others. With most of the top rewards credit cards, for instance, you may need good or even excellent credit to get approved.\nEach lender has its own criteria for what constitutes good or excellent credit, but according to FICO, good credit starts at a 670 FICO® Score☉ .\nCheck your credit to find out where you stand and work on areas that need improvement. Also, consider using a tool like Experian CreditMatch™ to get card offers based on your credit profile. END