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  • About
  • News
  • Testimonials
  • Programmes
    • Secondary programme
    • Jack Petchey programme
    • SEND & PRU programme
    • Primary programme
    • WU Awards
  • Learning
    • Budgeting
    • Credit Cards & Ratings
    • Cryptocurrencies
    • CV writing
    • First Impressions
    • Interview Technique
    • Student Finance
    • Apprenticeships
    • Flat Sharing
    • Gap Years
    • Earning extra money
    • Saving & Investing
    • General Taxation
    • Tax & Nat Insurance
    • Inflation
    • Pensions
    • The History of Money
    • Kahoot Quizzes
    • Podcasts
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Credit cards and credit ratings

Credit card in young person's hand

Find out about credit cards and credit scores — what every young person needs to know

How do credit cards really work? Why should you care about building your credit score? Is 18 too young to get a credit card? How much interest will I pay? 


If you are thinking about getting a credit card or just want to understand the fundamentals, our essential guide will help you to work out the next steps you could take and answer your key questions.    

Videos and online tutorials

Online tutorial

Everything you need to know about using a credit card so that you can make an informed decision about whether it's the right choice for you! 

Expert guide to using credit cards

Many people have preconceptions about credit cards. WizeUp CEO Mike and workshop presenter Ash explain how to use credit cards responsibly and how to boost your credit score — an absolute must for all young people.

First credit cards explained

Be Clever with Your Cash

Best credit cards for beginners

Be Clever with Your Cash

Ten tips to improve your credit score

Conversation of money

Kahoot quiz

People often have fixed ideas about credit cards — try this quiz to see if you know the facts. 

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