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This article is from the Credit cards and Consumer Credit FAQ, by adams@spss.com (Steve Adams) with numerous contributions by others.

304. Okay, I know that First Mumble Bank of Fubar has a credit card I want to apply for. How do I get in touch?

First, don't post a request to the net for their phone number. This
costs hundreds or thousands of dollars and wastes lots of people's
time. You may get the number you want, but it takes a few days, but
you surely will get some nasty email.

Quoting from the FAQ in another group: The network is NOT a free
resource, although it may look like that to some people. It is far
better to spend a few minutes of your own time researching an answer
rather than broadcast your laziness and/or ineptitude to the net.

Try (800) 555-1212 (it's free) to find if the bank maintains an 800
number; many do. If not, look at the area-code map in the front of
your phone book to find the area code of the city where the bank is
located (or you can call 411, or the Operator); dial 1, the area code,
and 555-1212. Then call the bank and ask for an application.
Alternatively, larger public libraries have banking directories and
can probably give you the information at the reference desk or by

phone.

 

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