Yes, Ulta does have a credit card. It comes in two forms: the Ulta Store Card that can only be used at Ulta and the Ulta Credit Card that works everywhere. Both Ulta credit cards are issued by Comenity Bank and offer the same perks on Ulta purchases. This includes 20% off your first purchase. And neither charges an annual fee. But the Ulta Credit Card rewards you for purchases made elsewhere, too. It also requires a higher credit score than the Ulta Store Card, which you can get with fair credit.

Here's what you'll get from the Ulta credit cards:

• Both cards get you 20% off your first purchase and 2 points / $1 spent at Ulta. 
• Neither card has an annual fee.
• The Ulta Credit Card gives you 0.33 points / $1 spent elsewhere. It also has an initial bonus of 20% off your first purchase at Ulta Beauty, plus 500 points for spending $500 outside of Ulta Beauty in the first 90 days.
• You can apply for an Ulta cards in-store at checkout or online. There's only one application, so Comenity Bank decides whether you get the Ulta Credit Card or the Ulta Store Card.
• It's possible to get instantly approved in-store or online. If you're approved in-store, you can use your account right away for a purchase. Customers approved online may also look up their account in-store before their card arrives. But you can't make a purchase online before you get your card.
• Points expire at the end of the quarter one year after you earned them. For example, if you earned points in January 2022, they would expire on March 31, 2023.
• The points you earn in a month show up within five business days of your statement closing.
• You generally need good credit to get the Ulta Credit Card  and fair credit to get the Ulta Store Card. 

If you're a frequent Ulta customer, getting an Ulta Store Card could definitely be a good idea. But the Ulta Credit Card isn't so great for other purchases. So it's best to use a different rewards card for non-Ulta spending.

You can get instantly approved for the Ulta Credit Card when you apply online or at the register in stores.

But it could also take up to 10 days to process an application. You might even be contacted by Comenity Bank for more information.

You can call 1-855-497-8157 to ask...

The Ulta Credit Card does a hard pull on your credit when you apply for it.

You will need at least a good credit score to get it, which is more than most store cards require, but you will be able to use it anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

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You can check your Ulta Credit Card application status by calling (866) 254-9971. When you call, you'll need to provide either your Social Security Number or your phone number so that the issuer can match you to your application. It should only take a few minutes to find out...

The credit score you need for an Ulta Credit Card is 700 or better. That means people with at least good credit have a shot at getting approved for this card.

You should note that while your credit score is an important factor, there are plenty of other things...

Yes, you can use your Ulta Credit Card virtually everywhere in the world that accepts credit cards, as this card is on the Mastercard network. Keep in mind, though, that this card has a 3% foreign transaction fee, which means you will incur extra charges for international purchases.

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Yes, you can book a hotel room with your Ulta Credit Card. The card is on the Mastercard network, so it can be used pretty much everywhere credit cards are accepted, including hotels.

The Ulta Store Card on the other hand, is a store card, and it can...

Yes, you can use your Ulta Credit Card instantly after approval, but only for in-store purchases at Ulta Beauty. For online purchases at Ulta Beauty, and for all other kind of purchases, you will have to wait 7-10 business days to receive your card.

The Ulta Store Card can...

The easiest way you can check your Ulta Credit Card balance is online, by signing in to your account. Alternatively, you can find out your credit card's balance by calling customer service at (866) 254-9971 or the number you see on the back of your card.

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Yes, the Ulta Credit Card reports to all major credit bureaus (TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax) on a monthly basis. So if you pay your bills on time and stay below your credit limit, it can help you build credit.