Originally Posted by
Julianne Baron
I am completely new to travel hacking. I did my research and thought chase preferred was the best credit card to choose with the best mileage deals. However I am 18 and have only had a debit card so my request for a chase credit card was denied. Now that you have heard about my background, which credit card with mileage points has the best mileage deals that I will actually be approved to use?
Welcome to FT!
Do you have a job? What is your annual income?
You will probably not be able to get one of the better credit cards until you have more of a credit history, showing that you pay your bills on time. I'd suggest starting with a credit card from a store that you patronize, perhaps a department store. Pay your monthly bills on time, and then, after six months or a year, try for a major credit card. If you will be attending college, see if any of the local banks solicit credit-card applications from your college's students.