Gather personal information before filling out a credit card application

You can save a lot of time filling out your credit card application if you gather your relevant personal information together before you start. For most credit card applications, you will need: -current address -past address if current address is less than 2 years -social security number -personal and family references -email address -home, work and cell phone numbers -bank information -all credit history information including bankruptcies, discharges, collections, etc. Keep this information together in a secure place to save time and hassle.