Chip Lupo, Credit Card Writer
@CLoop
Yes, U.S. Bank does a hard inquiry on your credit report whenever you apply for one of its credit cards. A hard inquiry usually results in a slight decrease in an applicant's credit score, but the effect only lasts for a short period of time. The hard inquiry allows U.S. Bank to determine your credit risk and ultimately decide whether you’ll be approved for an account.
U.S. Bank credit cards require bad to excellent credit to be approved. You can sign up for a free WalletHub account and check your credit score to see if it’s a good match with the U.S. Bank credit card you’re considering.
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The U.S. Bank credit score requirement is 700 or higher for the best U.S. Bank credit card offers, though other options are available for people with lower scores. It is possible to get approved for a credit card from U.S. Bank with limited credit history or a bad credit score, for example.
Credit Score Recommended by U.S. Bank Card
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