Tommy S Davidson, WalletHub Analyst
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Yes, applying for the Capital One Platinum will result in a hard pull on your credit report. It is an unsecured credit card designed for people with limited credit.
If you want to gauge your Capital One Platinum approval odds, you can check for pre-approval on Capital One's pre-approval page. Unlike an actual application, pre-approval will not affect your credit score as it is based on a soft pull. However, if you get pre-approved and want to get the card, you will need to submit an actual application which will result in a hard pull on your credit report.
A hard pull usually causes an applicant's credit score to drop by 5-10 points. Most people’s scores bounce back within 3-6 months with responsible credit management, but it can take up to 12 months. You can also check out some tips on how to minimize the credit score damage caused by a hard pull.
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