Difficult for non-employees to get a credit card

[neku]

In some countries it is very difficult for citizens who are not salaried employees to get a credit card. The bank will ask for a fixed deposit against which the credit card will be issued, otherwise they do not approve the application. How easy is it to get a credit card in your country?

 

[eLdavis]

Over here, it is extremely rare for persons to have credit card, it's so rare that most people don't even know something like exist. Over here even when employed does not guarantee you have a credit card.

 

[Suba]

The requirements for making a credit card for non-employees who do not receive a fixed salary, such as freelancers and entrepreneurs, require having a certain amount of active savings, usually also making an income statement accompanied by proof of receipt of money.

 

[freelancermaria]

It can be difficult for non-employees to apply for a credit card as they need to show proof of income, etc.

 

[mrki444]

Why do you need credit card? Just take short loan. You can do that on ATM. It is almost same.

 

[King Belieal]

It is perfectly normal to find difficulties getting a credit card without a source of income. The credit card issuing company has a duty to make sure that whatever credit card funds you use can be paid back. Without a job, how can you pay it back?