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    Mar 9, 2011, 07:44 PM
    Secondary Credit Card Holder Responsible ?
    I have a secondary credit card, when my father is the primary card holder, if he does not pay and goes into collection, can the back ruine my credit?
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    Mar 14, 2011, 02:09 PM

    Yes, as both of you are listed as cardholders both of you are responsible for the debt on the card and both of you are responsible for paying back what you owe on the card.
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