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Level 1
posted Oct 22, 2019 5:09:15 PM

Closed credit card accounts

How do I remove closed credit card accounts from my credit score?

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Level 15
Oct 22, 2019 6:12:09 PM

Closed accounts with no balance are not part of your credit score.

Level 15
Oct 22, 2019 7:07:50 PM


@BL1550 wrote:

How do I remove closed credit card accounts from my credit score?


You cannot remove them from your credit report unless they are inaccurate. 

 

You should read through the article at the link below.

 

See https://creditcards.usnews.com/articles/how-to-remove-a-closed-account-from-your-credit-report

Level 1
Oct 23, 2019 2:34:51 AM

Thanks for the info. 

New Member
Feb 17, 2020 5:23:48 PM

How do I get closed accounts expunged from my credit report?

Level 15
Feb 17, 2020 6:03:14 PM


@khigh1971 wrote:

How do I get closed accounts expunged from my credit report?


They drop off after a certain period of time; you cannot get them expunged except in certain situations.

 

See https://www.thebalance.com/how-can-i-remove-a-closed-account-from-my-credit-report-960399