I'd be careful with this piece of advice. According to www.creditcardguide.org/tips/credit-card-tips.htm
Cancel unnecessary credit accounts.
'Too many credit cards can hurt your financial reputation, even if you don't use them. If you apply for a mortgage or personal loan, the unused credit cards can affect your chances because lenders look at your "available credit," whether it's used or not, when determining whether or not you are overextended.'
So sign up for the card to save some cash, just don't forget to get rid of it unless you plan on using it.
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to be honest I haven't used their card since.
I'd be careful with this piece of advice. According to www.creditcardguide.org/tips/credit-card-tips.htm
Cancel unnecessary credit accounts.
'Too many credit cards can hurt your financial reputation, even if you don't use them. If you apply for a mortgage or personal loan, the unused credit cards can affect your chances because lenders look at your "available credit," whether it's used or not, when determining whether or not you are overextended.'
So sign up for the card to save some cash, just don't forget to get rid of it unless you plan on using it.