Originally Posted by
sharka
Not sure about this as putting anyone as an AU will not affect their credit score. The person responsible for the AU is still the primary user. Thats why whenever you want to add an AU all the CC company wants is their name. I've never been asked for even the SS # for any AU and its the SS# thats needed to track one's credit history. Only having a joint CC acct where both are responsible will affect the other persons credit.
Interesting. My parents recently added me as an authorized user on their Amex account. Amex asked for my SS#, and the account is now appearing on my credit report, showing me as an authorized user. Maybe this is a YMMV thing?