Do I need to pay off credit card balance if I’m a secondary card holder?

Kadaj asked:


My dad is the primary user of the credit card. I have not use the credit card for almost two years. Now the card company is asking me to pay off balance. Am I liable for the balance?

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3 Responses to Do I need to pay off credit card balance if I’m a secondary card holder?
  1. Benzo
    September 25, 2009 | 8:09 pm


    If your dad is not paying then, yes, you are responsible. The same way you can build good credit if he’s on time, it will also show bad credit if he doesn’t pay.

  2. ed g
    September 27, 2009 | 11:11 pm


    It depends. If you’re just listed as someone who is able to use the card, then probably not. If you opened a joint account where you took responsibility for paying the account, then probably yes.

  3. neonlights1971
    September 28, 2009 | 12:46 am


    Well if your dad isn’t using it but your name is on the account.. yep your legally liable! sorry

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