Credit card rejection rates sat at about 16% in June 2026, according to data from the New York Fed. The good news is many issuers offer cards designed for applicants with fair or even bad credit. CNBC ...
Editorial Note: This brief was updated on September 29, 2026, to include the latest KFF polling data. It was originally published on December 14, 2021. For many years, KFF polling has found that the ...