# 8 Ways to Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy – Start the Day After Discharge

- Source: Money Crashers
- Published: 2026-10-24T13:45:00+00:00
- Category: Markets
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After a bankruptcy, the sooner you start adding on-time payments, the sooner your credit score recovers. Once your discharge comes through, check that every discharged debt shows a zero balance on your credit reports. Then open one new account, pay it on time every month, and keep any card balance low. Source

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