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Recognition must be given to the credit card industry for coming up with a large variety of ways for people to get credit and use credit cards. You have airline miles cards, rewards cards, prepaid debit cards, student credit cards, bad credit credit cards, and so much more. One newer card not getting enough attention are instant approval credit cards. These cards are unique as you apply online and usually within one minute a credit decision has been made: you are either approved or disapproved for the card. No long waits to see if you can get a new card, you'll get the credit card provider's decision almost instantly. There are, however, some things you must be aware of before applying for you instant approval credit card to help clear up what could be some unmet expectations.

Are instant society craves instant results. We want to drive up to the window, place our order, plunk down some cash, and go off with our burger, fries, and shake. This fast food mentality has spread throughout our society for better or for worse.

With an instant approval credit card you will get a positive or negative decision quickly but it doesn't necessarily mean you will get the card if approved. You'll receive a conditional approval but the condition is based on the credit card provider pulling your three credit reports and then making a determination on your card and interest rate. Usually, you'll receive your card in the mail within one or two week's time.

So, why even go through the instant approval process if you aren't likely to have access to a line of credit right away? Well, mostly for convenience. You see, you won't have to fill out a lengthy application as everything is done right online. Still, they will need to verify your credit and make sure that you are the one receiving the new card to prevent identity theft.

You can ensure an approval for an instant approval credit card if you pull your credit reports yourself and examine them closely. Also, find out what your credit score is: the higher the number the better the chance you will be approved for a new credit card.

To get free copies of your credit reports visit AnnualCreditReport.com and order all three reports today. To obtain your credit scores you can order them through the same site for a nominal fee.