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Exxon Mobil Card Success Story

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specsnow
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Exxon Mobil Card Success Story

Hey guys. I got an email yesterday inviting me to apply for a Exxon Mobil Smart Card (from Citi). I signed up for the SpeedPass about a year ago, but never actually used it. Haha. I had recently ended an app spree, so I was hesitant about applying. My scores are in the low 700s. I decided to apply, since I don't already have a gas card in my portfolio. I got lucky and was approved instantly for a $800 limit. From what I heard, $800 is great for an initial limit, especially since I recently opened a Home Depot card with Citi, and got a CLI on another card with them. Well I still decided to call in and recon the $800 limit, just to see where it might go. The customer service isn't too great, and I was told there really isn't a department that handles that. The rep said she would send a request to her supervisor and I should call back tomorrow. Well today I called back and my limit was bumped to $2000 without another pull! The number I called was the front line 800 number.

I never would have even thought to call had it not been for some of the stories I've read on here. Thanks for the help guys!

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myjourney
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@specsnow wrote:

Hey guys. I got an email yesterday inviting me to apply for a Exxon Mobil Smart Card (from Citi). I signed up for the SpeedPass about a year ago, but never actually used it. Haha. I had recently ended an app spree, so I was hesitant about applying. My scores are in the low 700s. I decided to apply, since I don't already have a gas card in my portfolio. I got lucky and was approved instantly for a $800 limit. From what I heard, $800 is great for an initial limit, especially since I recently opened a Home Depot card with Citi, and got a CLI on another card with them. Well I still decided to call in and recon the $800 limit, just to see where it might go. The customer service isn't too great, and I was told there really isn't a department that handles that. The rep said she would send a request to her supervisor and I should call back tomorrow. Well today I called back and my limit was bumped to $2000 without another pull! The number I called was the front line 800 number.

I never would have even thought to call had it not been for some of the stories I've read on here. Thanks for the help guys!


Congrats times 2 

1 for approval and 1 for Recon to $2000

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
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indiolatino61
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Congratulations!

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09Lexie
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asphaltcowboy
Valued Contributor

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CONGRATS!!!


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PersonalBanker89
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BOOM!!!

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BearsAndTurtlesRtheBest
Senior Contributor

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That does not sound like CITI hahha. Usually CITI gas cards have a low credit limit and cardholders can't seem to receive an increase but just a HP. Congrats! $2,000 for Exxon is excellent.

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specsnow
Member

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Thanks for the encouragement everyone. Smiley Happy

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CreditHammer
New Member

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Sweeeet deal my friend! Good for you!

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