South Carolina Credit Cards

South Carolina Credit Card Debt

• Credit Card Debt: SC vs. U.S.
• • South Carolina residents have average credit card debt of $5,389. ^[1]
  • The average credit card debt amount in South Carolina is 9% greater than the national average of $4,965.
  • SC ranks 7th in the nation in average credit card debt. ^[1]

Credit Card Delinquency in SC

• Cardholders that are more than 90 days late on credit card payments in South Carolina ^[2]
• • South Carolina ranks 11th in the nation with a credit card delinquency rate that is 18% greater than the national average of 0.57%.
  • South Carolina Rate: 0.67%
  • National Average: 0.57%
• Statute of limitations for credit card debt in South Carolina ^[4]
• • South Carolina: 3 years
  • U.S. Average: 5.4 years

South Carolina Credit Scores

• Credit Scores: SC vs. U.S.
• • South Carolina residents have an average credit score of 671. ^[3]
  • The average credit score for South Carolina residents is 4% less than the national average score of 696.
  • SC ranks 48th in the nation in average credit score. ^[3]

About South Carolina

The state of South Carolina has a population of approximately 4,625,364, ranking 24th in the nation. ^[5]

More about South Carolina Credit Cards

For more information about South Carolina credit cards, or for additional resources regarding credit cards overall, visit Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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