How many credit cards should I have for good credit?

[jatin]

I don’t want too many cards, but I want a good credit score. How many credit cards should I have as a beginner?

 

[Aurora]

Most people do well with 2–3 credit cards, as this helps build credit history, keep utilization low, and show responsible credit use.

 

[alexmetro]

Being an amateur, 1 or 2 credit cards generally suffice to establish a decent credit score, simply spend the money regularly and on time. As I have observed, it is consistency that counts much as opposed to a large number of cards.

 

[Oscar]

Most experts recommend 2 to 4 credit cards for good credit. This allows you to build payment history, keep utilization low, and diversify accounts without becoming overwhelmed or risking missed payments.