Sara asked:


I received a letter in the mail from Juniper (iTunes Rewards) stating that they have closed my credit card account due to inactivity. I opened the account about 18 months ago and have never actually used it. Can they close my account just like that without any warning? How should I handle the situation? (Is there anything I can even do?)

Also, I know that closing credit card accounts lowers your credit score. Does anyone know how much mine will be affected?

Frances

atg28 asked:


I have recently checked my credit report and I realized I had several credit card accounts which were unused for several years running with a zero balance for some time.

I would like to close them to resolve my accounts and improve my overall credit.

I have to admit that some of the credit companies are quite odd (not cititbank or MBNA) but smaller credit houses from obscure stores I once purchased something to earn the 10% off etc.

How do I go about contacting the credit card companies to close these empty accounts?

Leon

TxRose asked:


I have about 8 credit card accounts, only two have moderate balances, a few more with low balances and three at zero balance. Would it improve or hurt my credit score to close the three with zero balances?
I do have three paid in full they are zero balances- so I should keep them open- even at zero?

Georgia

hop2seeu asked:


My account was closed by the bank due to number of credit cards I have and high balance. I will be able to close all in 6 months. Can other banks close my credit card accounts as well? What is the best way to handle it?
Thanks for the answers but my problem is:

I have one card which was closed by the bank and limit on one other were reduced. I am afraid that this will create a domino effect and all other banks will start to close my accounts. How possible is this? Another question is: how bad will the effect of a closed account by the creditor will be on my credit history?

Thanks guys for your answers

Jamie

La Sona J asked:


I have alot of derogatory items on my credit that I actually need to take care of. I have opened some new credit card accounts since I have never had credit cards before. What is the best way to improve my score so that I am not such a high risk?

Don