7 reasons your credit card was declined — and how you can respond
Prevent rejection at the register by looking out for these common reasons credit cards are declined.
9 min read
Feb 26, 2025
Kendall Little
Former Reporter, Credit Cards
Kendall Little is a former personal finance writer covering credit card news and advice at Bankrate. She is originally from metro Atlanta and holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Georgia in both journalism and film studies.
Before joining Bankrate in August 2018, Kendall worked in digital communications throughout various industries, including education, health care and television. Follow her on Twitter: @kendallnlittle.
