 TITLE: Why Credit Card Companies Close Accounts Without Telling You CONTENT: How to Keep Your Credit Card Account Open\n-----------------------------------------\nIf you want to avoid a situation where your credit card gets closed without notice, here are some actions you can take:\n*   Call the card issuer and ask when they typically close accounts due to activity.\n*   Put a small recurring charge on your card to avoid letting it go unused.\n*   Set up automatic payments to ensure timely payments every month.\n*   Read and follow the card agreement to avoid any breaches. If you don't have your agreement handy, call your card issuer and ask for a copy.\n*   Manage all of your other credit accounts well.\n*   Avoid using your card if you're consistently bumping up against its credit limit. END