18 years old, NO CREDIT, need to build credit.... where to begin?

I just recently turned 18 years old. I'm looking to start building my credit.. I had decided to get one credit card with decent rates and keep it paid for a while, and eventually build it up like that. I must eventually get an auto loan, however that's not an issue at the moment.

My problem is, I cannot be approved for ANY cards I am applying for, even from Capital One of all places (which was my last resort). I have NOTHING on my credit history whatsoever at this point.

I am employed, and have been for a little over 6 months.

I was going to start off with a department store credit card, however they all appear to require a driver's license, which I don't have.

Any suggestions, other than "don't get one"?

Several ways to start building credit. have an open bank account, cell phone in your name, or utilities. Also if you do have a bank you can ask them if they offer a secured credit card. Thats where you open an account and deposit a certain amount of money, and your credit line will be determined on the amount you deposit.They will hold this amount in the account untill you have proven a payment history.

get a driver's license

it is a credit tracking tool to make sure you pay

then get the department store card - and ONLY
charge what you can pay off by the due date
-then get ZERO interest

like my Citibank card - 21% - and they have yet to get a dime of interest

have a great 2008

If you've not already done so, open a checking or savings account too.

you can try get a secured credit card from a bank. i know wells fargo offers one. i think you need to pay some deposit to get one. but when your credit is good enough, they'll return you the deposit.

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