Removing Yourself As An Authorized User
"Empowering Your Credit Score: When And How To Disconnect From An Authorized User Status"
Earn 3 Free Night Awards after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Each Free Night Award has a redemption level up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Resort fees apply.
4X points per dollar on eligible purchases on U.S. purchases for shipping
4X points per dollar on eligible purchases on wireless phone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers
6X points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy® program
4X points per dollar on eligible purchases at U.S. gas stations
4X points per dollar on eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide
Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
1.5X miles on every dollar spent on U.S. shipping
3X miles on every dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta
Earn 175,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases with your Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer expires 1/8/25.
6X points per dollar on U.S. purchases for shipping
6X points per dollar on wireless telephone services purchases directly from U.S. service providers
12X points per dollar for purchases made directly with hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio
6X points per dollar on purchases at U.S. gas stations
6X points per dollar on purchases at U.S. restaurants
Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, 25,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months. That's enough to fly to another continent.
3X points for each dollar spent on dining at restaurants including takeout and eligible delivery services
3X points for each dollar spent at grocery stores
3X points for each dollar spent with Air Canada directly
If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per person and $20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels.
Get 25% more value when redeemed for travel. For example 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Travel℠. Plus, Chase Travel℠ rewards points do not expire as long as the account is open.
We help safeguard your credit card purchases using sophisticated fraud monitoring. We monitor for fraud 24/7 and can text, email or call you if there are unusual purchases on your credit card.
View your FICO® Score anytime, with no impact to your score. It's updated monthly and easy to find on the Citi Mobile® App and Citi® Online. See the key factors affecting your score and more.
Earn up to $240 back toward your qualifying AT&T wireless bills every year - it pays to be an AT&T wireless customer. Every billing cycle, earn $20 back as a statement credit after you spend $1000 on purchases or $10 back as a statement credit after you spend $500-$999.99 on your AT&T Points Plus? Card.
Means you won't be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information.
You can be reimbursed up to $1,500 per person and $6,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable passenger fares, if your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Get a complimentary 3 months of DashPass, DoorDash's membership that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fee and reduced service fees on eligible orders on DoorDash and Caviar. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at 50% off for the next 9 months. Activate by December 31, 2024.
Earn 5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025. That's 3.5% cash back in addition to the 1.5% cash back you already earn.
Let Citi Entertainment bring the fun to you. Through the Citi Entertainment program you can enjoy access to purchase pre-sale tickets for music, sports, culinary experiences and more — from virtually anywhere.
Travel benefits your business needs including $100,000 in travel accident insurance. Additional services include auto rental insurance, emergency ticket replacement, lost-luggage assistance and legal and medical referrals when you're away from home.
Travel benefits your business needs including $100,000 in travel accident insurance. Additional services include auto rental insurance, emergency ticket replacement, lost-luggage assistance and legal and medical referrals when you’re away from home.
Travel benefits your business needs including $1,000,000 in travel accident insurance. Additional services include auto rental insurance, emergency ticket replacement, lost-luggage assistance and legal and medical referrals when you're away from home.
Enjoy 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases when you pay with your new card.
Priority Boarding for any cardholder when paying for the flight with an Alaska Airlines Business card.
Free checked bag for any cardholder and up to 6 guests on the same reservation when you pay for your flight with your card - that's a savings of $60 per person roundtrip!
Earn another Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after spending $6,000 or more on purchases within the prior anniversary year.
Enjoy 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases when you pay with your new card.
Free checked bag for any cardholder who purchases airfare with their card, and up to 6 additional guests traveling on the same reservation.
You'll enjoy priority boarding when you pay for your flight with your card, so you can get to your seat quicker.
Get a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after you spend $6,000 or more in purchases within the prior anniversary year.
Travel services your business needs including $1 million in travel accident insurance, lost luggage reimbursement, trip cancellation coverage, and trip delay reimbursement.
Travel Insurance protections to assist with trip delays, cancellations and interruptions, baggage delays, lost luggage and emergency evacuation and transportation.
Enjoy a premium set of benefits when you use your Premium Rewards® card to book through the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection.
Find tickets to top sports and entertainment events, book travel, make dinner reservations and more with your complimentary 24/7 Visa Signatureregistered® Concierge.
Pay for rental cars using an eligible card and get reimbursed for covered damage or theft.
Get Travel Accident Insurance protection of up to $1,000,000 when you purchase your airline or other common carrier ticket with your eligible credit card.
Available whenever you're in need of a tow - for eligible Wells Fargo cardholders 24/7 with no membership required.
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 6 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
If you run into a problem away from home, call the Benefit Administrator for legal and medical referrals or other travel emergency assistance. (You will be responsible for the cost of any goods or services obtained.)
Take advantage of the most flexible travel credit available by receiving up to $300 in statement credit reimbursements each anniversary year for more of your travel purchases than any other card.
Earn up to $250 per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
With Global Dining Access by Resy, unlock insider access to reservations at sought-after restaurants when you add your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business Card to your Resy profile through the Resy app or website. You can also take advantage of your $240 Resy Credit to earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants after you enroll through your americanexpress.com account.
Discover restaurants to love on your upcoming trip. With your enrolled Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card, you can earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants.
Get more for your business purchases. Earn up to $20 in statement credits each month after you use the Business Gold Card for eligible U.S. purchases at FedEx, Grubhub, and Office Supply Stores. This can be an annual savings of up to $240. Enrollment required for select benefits
Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter for purchases made directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio on your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. That's up to $200 in statement credits annually.
Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $200 after using your Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
Elevate your travel experience with an annual statement credit of up to $200 after using your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
Did you know you can enroll in complimentary ShopRunner membership as a benefit of your Card? With ShopRunner, you can get free 2-day shipping* and free return shipping on eligible items at 100+ online stores.
Get free 2-day shipping* on eligible items at a growing network of 100+ online stores with ShopRunner.
Get free 2-day shipping* on eligible items at a growing network of 100+ online stores with ShopRunner. Enroll in complimentary membership as a benefit of your eligible Card.
Upgrade your tech, enhance your business. Enroll and get up to $400 in statement credits per year for toward U.S. purchases with Dell Technologies on your Business Platinum Card. That's up to $200 back semi-annually.
Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Traveler credit card.
Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card.
Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Premier credit card.
A 24/7 on-demand referral dispatch network that provides emergency roadside assistance, towing, or locksmith service when you need them. For assistance, call 1-800-847-2869. Refer to your Guide to Benefits for more information. Terms apply.
If you have a roadside emergency, call 1-800-847-2869 anytime to dispatch the help you need ' anything from a tow or jumpstart to a tire change, lockout service, winching or gas delivery. Roadside service fees will be provided when you call and will be billed to your card.
If you have a roadside emergency, call 1-800-847-2869 anytime to dispatch the help you need ' anything from a tow or jumpstart to a tire change, lockout service, winching or gas delivery. Roadside service fees will be provided when you call and will be billed to your card.
If you have a roadside emergency, call 1-800-847-2869 anytime to dispatch the help you need ' anything from a tow or jumpstart to a tire change, lockout service, winching or gas delivery. Roadside service fees will be provided when you call and will be billed to your card.
If you have a roadside emergency, call 1-800-847-2869 anytime to dispatch the help you need ' anything from a tow or jumpstart to a tire change, lockout service, winching or gas delivery. Roadside service fees will be provided when you call and will be billed to your card.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
When an American Express® Card Member charges a Covered Purchase with their Eligible Card, Purchase Protection can help protect their Covered Purchases for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date if it is stolen or accidentally damaged. The coverage is limited up to $1,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year.
Shop with added confidence and Purchase Protection♦, which can help protect Covered Purchases made with your Eligible Card against accidental damage and theft for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date. Coverage Limits Apply.
When an American Express Card Member charges a Covered Purchase with their Eligible Card, Purchase Protection can help protect their Covered Purchases for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date if it is stolen or accidentally damaged. The coverage is limited up to $1,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Board early, secure a spot for your carry-on, and enjoy plenty of time to settle in before takeoff on your next Delta flight with Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding.
The primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.
The primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.
The primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.
Receive preferential treatment to ease your way through the airport with priority check-in, security screening, boarding, and baggage handling privileges (where available).
With Preferred Seating, you will have access to premium seats for select cultural and sporting events, based on availability. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/entertainment.
Transfer ThankYou Points to participating airline loyalty programs including TrueBlue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, to get flights faster. There is no fee, and the minimum transfer is only 1,000 points.
Earn 10x total points on Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150 with a max earn of 50,000 total points now through March 31, 2025.
Sometimes the unexpected happens when you travel. A passport is lost. You come down with a sudden illness. A lawyer is needed. Being a Card Member can make things easier. Global Assist® Hotline‡ can help you prepare for your trip with customs information and more. And while you're traveling more than 100 miles from home, coordination and assistance services such as lost passport replacement assistance, translation services, missing luggage assistance, and emergency legal and medical referrals are a phone call away.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, you may be eligible for 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services , including medical, legal, and passport referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, you may be eligible for 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical, legal, and passport referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist® Hotline is available for 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.
Receive a fee credit for TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck) by using your Card. If approved for Global Entry, you will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional charge.
Extends the time period of U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Earn 5 Avios for every $1 spent on gas, grocery stores and dining for the first 12 months of account opening, or until you reach $10,000 in combined purchases. Normally, these category purchases earn 1 Avios.
Premier qualifying points (PQP) help you earn MileagePlus Premier® status, which provides you with an enhanced travel experience. You'll earn 500 PQP for every $12,000 you spend on purchases with your United℠ Business Card (up to 1,000 PQP in a calendar year) that can be applied toward your Premier status qualification, up to the Premier 1K level. Visit for details about earning Premier status.
Premier qualifying points (PQP) help you earn MileagePlus Premier® status, which provides you with an enhanced travel experience. You'll earn 500 PQP for every $12,000 you spend on purchases with your Explorer Card (up to 1,000 PQP in a calendar year) that can be applied toward your Premier status qualification, up to the Premier 1K level. Visit for details about earning Premier status.
Get one Free Night Award every year, after your Card renewal month. And earn another Free Night Award after you spend $60,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Awards can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 35,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) at over 7,000 hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program worldwide. Certain hotels have resort fees.
Enjoy even more perks as a Hilton Honors Gold member, like an 80% Bonus on Base Points you earn on every stay, space-available room upgrades at select properties, and more.
Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status with your Hilton Honors Surpass® Card. Plus, spend $40,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year.
With complimentary access into Delta Sky Club®, you can relax before your Delta flight or between connections. You'll also receive four Delta Sky Club One-Time Guest Passes each year.
Enter Delta Sky Club® at no cost and bring up to two guests or immediate family at a rate of $50 per person per visit. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
Complimentary access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide with up to two guests, including every Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, after an easy one-time enrollment in Priority Pass™ Select.
Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve Card.
When you purchase a Delta flight with your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, you will receive complimentary access to The Centurion Lounge or Escape Lounge–The Centurion Studio Partner.
Get VIP access to benefits at SLS, Mondrian, Delano, House of Originals and Hyde hotels and resorts around the world. Cardmembers can stay a little longer with a complimentary 4th night and receive room upgrades, late checkouts, daily complimentary breakfast, a $30 food and beverage credit and much more.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.
The primary Cardmember of the United Club℠ Card is invited to enroll in Avis President's Club® and enjoy complimentary two-car class upgrades, guaranteed car availability, expedited rental service and more. To enroll, please visit
Covers theft, damage, valid loss-of-use charges imposed and substantiated by the rental company, administrative fees and reasonable and customary towing charges to the nearest qualified repair facility.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most rental cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is provided for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad. In the U.S., coverage is secondary to your personal insurance.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most rental cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is provided for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad. In the U.S., coverage is secondary to your personal insurance.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most rental cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most rental cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary and provides reimbursement up to $75,000 for theft and collision damage for rental cars in the U.S. and abroad.
"Empowering Your Credit Score: When And How To Disconnect From An Authorized User Status"
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One of the most popular ways to kickstart your credit journey is by becoming an authorized user on someone else's credit card – typically, a parent's, spouse's, or friend's card. It's an excellent method for building credit, as it allows you to leverage their established credit history (find more details in this post). However, as your credit history matures, it's crucial to consider removing yourself from that authorized user card. Why, you ask? Just as being an authorized user can bolster your credit, it can also harm it. If the primary cardholder experiences late payments or carries a high balance, your credit score will feel the impact because you're connected to the account as an authorized user.
So, when should you make the decision to cut ties with being an authorized user? Here are some key indicators:
If any of the above conditions apply to your situation, it's wise to take steps to remove yourself as an authorized user and ensure the account no longer appears on your credit report. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Step #1: Contact the bank's customer service to request removal from the authorized user status on the account.
Step #2: Get in touch with the bank and ask to speak with their credit reporting department. Clearly state that the account they're reporting is not yours, you're not responsible for the balance or payments, and request its immediate removal from your credit report. Make sure to request a confirmation letter from them acknowledging the removal.
For convenience, here are the phone numbers to bank credit bureau departments:
Step #3: Over the next 30 days, closely monitor your credit. You can do this easily and for free using platforms like Credit Karma or WalletHub. Ensure that the authorized user account vanishes from your credit report entirely. The mark "terminated" isn't sufficient; it must disappear. If it lingers after 30 days, repeat Step #2.
For those applying for a mortgage, once you obtain the bank's confirmation letter stating the removal of the authorized user account from your report, request your mortgage broker to perform a rapid rescore. This should automatically update your credit file within 48 hours.
By following these steps, you can expertly manage your authorized user status and take charge of your credit journey with confidence.
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