Real ChatGPT answer · index seedjPhyLONhijYcompleteFinance and banking · credit cardsbrand

Why did my credit score drop so much after I applied for a new credit card even though I was told it was an instant approval?

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries10/31/2026
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SEED QUERY
Why did my credit score drop so much after I applied for a new credit card even though I was told it was an instant approval?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
FICO official hard inquiries impact credit score new account average age credit utilization score dropGoogle ↗
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Experian hard inquiry how many points new credit card account score impact officialGoogle ↗
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ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
FICO official hard inquiries impact credit score new account average age credit utilization score drop Google ↗
Experian hard inquiry how many points new credit card account score impact official Google ↗
  1. AnnualCreditReport.com · annualcreditreport.com

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FICO official hard inquiries impact credit score new account average age credit utilization score drop
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Experian hard inquiry how many points new credit card account score impact official
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