What does PETAL CARD mean on my credit report?
Learn about PETAL CARD, an creditor offering loans for financial assistance. Check the impact to your credit report and financial status.
What is PETAL CARD?
PETAL CARD is shorthand for Petal, with the company name being Petal Inc
Banks own customers’ past, present and future credit card transactions as well as debit cards used by authorized users are recorded on an electronic fingerprint system.
PETAL CARD is a Creditor provider. They could be on your report for a number of reasons, for example:
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⚫ You missed a repayment.
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⚫ You opened an account with Petal.
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⚫ You opened a credit card / loan / mortgage with this company.
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⚫ Someone fraudulently opened a credit line under your name.
About the account
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⚫ The average account balance is $1100.
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⚫ The average high credit balance is $2800.
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⚫ The average credit limit is $3200.
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⚫ The average monthly repayment is $100.
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
- ⚫ Credit Card
How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Petal:
Address:
- P.O. Box 1150 New York, NY 10008-1150
Website:
Email:
- [support@petalcard.com press@petalcard.com](mailto://support@petalcard.com press@petalcard.com)
Phone:
Payments
Payments may be made over the phone, online, or by mail using a check or money order. The Petal App may also be used for payments. There are no penalties for late or missed payments.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer a monthly payment plan? | No |
| Can I make payments over the phone? | Yes |
| Can I make payments online? | Yes |
| Do they offer a discount for automatic payments? | No |
| Can I make a payment using a mobile app? | Yes |
| Can I make a payment using a prepaid debit card? | Yes |
| Can I make a payment using a wire transfer? | Yes |
Forgiveness and Cancellation
they do not offer loan forgiveness or consolidation. To qualify for loan forgiveness you must apply for credit, use responsible spending and saving behavior, make on-time payments, track your credit score, find cash back offers, and use contactless payment technology.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do they offer loan forgiveness? | No |
| Do they offer loan consolidation? | No |
How to Apply
You can apply for a loan online, over the phone, or with a cosigner using the mobile app. You cannot apply for a loan in person.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I apply for a loan online? | Yes |
| Can I apply for a loan over a phone call? | No |
| Can I apply for a loan in person? | No |
| Can I apply for a loan using a mobile app? | Yes |
| Can I apply for a loan with a cosigner? | Yes |
IdentityIQ Report Example
- This is an example of what this creditor will look like on your IdentityIQ report.
Will this affect my credit score?
Whether this account affects your credit score depends on a variety of factors, such as:
- Account Open Date: If you opened this account recently it will impact your credit, the only way to prevent this from impacting your credit score is to remove the account from your report.
- Derogatory Markings: If this account has any derogatory markings such as:
Lates, Charge Offs, Collections and others.
However, there are could be some potential positive aspects to this account which could lead to improving your credit score, such as:
- Account Age: If your account is quite old, then the age of it will positively impact your credit score
- Repayment History: If the account has no
Late Payments, Charge off Payments, then it may reflect a positive impact onto your credit score.
Can it be removed from my credit report?
Yes, with the right strategy, you will be able to remove any account from your report. But you have to be careful to ensure that the account is negative to begin with, or it will negatively impact your credit score.
However, removing a negative account will positively impact your credit score, allowing you to open new credit lines and potentially removing bad debt.
How do I remove PETAL CARD from my credit report?
You can send a dispute letter to the credit bureaus to remove this account from your report. You must send a dispute letter to all three credit bureaus, as they are legally required to remove the account from your report if it is found to be inaccurate. For best results you should send a dispute letter to the credit bureaus via certified mail, this will ensure that you have a legal record of the communication.