Applying for a credit card is easy, but getting approved is a another story. Why? Well, credit card issuers want to be certain that you’re a good fit for their product. If anything in your application indicates otherwise, you can expect a rejection. But there are some things you can to do increase your chances of being approved.

The right credit card depends on two things: your credit profile (what you can qualify for) and your spending behavior (what will actually earn you the most).