I decided to apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and was approved instantly online for $10,000. Overjoyed and 2 days later, I went ahead and applied for the American Express Blue Cash Everyday Card. Amex also approved me instantly online for $4,000.
I contacted both Chase and Amex right after the approvals to ask for my new cards to be expedited. Chase said since it's my first account with them, it'll take 4–5 days. However, my card arrived via UPS in 2 business days. Amex said they couldn't expedite a new account, so it arrived today via snail mail 6 business days later.
After I activated my Amex BCE, I set my alerts and then gave the 3X CLI a shot immediately. I did the request online and was instantly approved bringing the CL to $12,000. (Amex did not backdate my BCE even though I have the TrueEarnings Card as an AU.)
Profile before applying:
myFICO Score 8:
EQ - 798, TU - 826, EX - 815
INQ:
EQ - 3, TU - 0, EX - 1
AAoA:
EQ - 5y, TU - 4y, EX - 5y
Utilization:
2%
I think I'll wait a while before applying for my next one. Give myself some time to think about which card to go for, and also to let my new accounts age a bit.
I've learned a lot reading myFICO Forums. Thanks to all for sharing all the valuable knowledge.
Starting Scores 2/13/15: EQ 635 EX 674 TU 684 ////7/16/15 Scores: EQ 661 EX 669 TU 703 //// 2/15/16 Scores EQ 652 EX 647 TU 756 //// 3/24/16 Scores: EQ 661 EX 649 TU 773 //// EQ 670 EX 653 TU 768 (EQ And EX still tainted)
