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Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit

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epicureanism
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Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit

Well I was really surprised at how AMEX gave credit limit. I am only a student and of course not much income. Besides, I only have 11 month of credit history. Would not be surprised even if they rejected me... 

Current Cards: BOA Better Rewards (2.5k), Citi Forward (2k), AMEX Blue Cash Preferred (6k), AMEX SPG (7.5k), DISCOVER (1k), Chase Freedom (7k).

Credit Karma: 752, Credit Sesame: 736.
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cottoncrown
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Re: Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit

Wow, that's awesome! Do you might sharing what income you reported on your app?
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epicureanism
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Re: Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit


@cottoncrown wrote:
Wow, that's awesome! Do you might sharing what income you reported on your app?

 

Sure. I am a full time PhD student. The tuition plus stipend is 60000 and I filled in 80000. If asked, I would say my parents support me a little bit. 

Current Cards: BOA Better Rewards (2.5k), Citi Forward (2k), AMEX Blue Cash Preferred (6k), AMEX SPG (7.5k), DISCOVER (1k), Chase Freedom (7k).

Credit Karma: 752, Credit Sesame: 736.
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Ammer
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Re: Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit

Man, that's interesting.

I put in 80.000 as well and guess what I got : $9.500 CL

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epicureanism
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Re: Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit


@Ammer wrote:

Man, that's interesting.

I put in 80.000 as well and guess what I got : $9.500 CL


 

Hmm... Really interesting! Last time when I applied for BCP I filled in $60000 and only get 2000. Could someone on this board explain a little bit about how AMEX gave credit line? 

Current Cards: BOA Better Rewards (2.5k), Citi Forward (2k), AMEX Blue Cash Preferred (6k), AMEX SPG (7.5k), DISCOVER (1k), Chase Freedom (7k).

Credit Karma: 752, Credit Sesame: 736.
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CBTS
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Re: Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit


@epicureanism wrote:

@Ammer wrote:

Man, that's interesting.

I put in 80.000 as well and guess what I got : $9.500 CL


 

Hmm... Really interesting! Last time when I applied for BCP I filled in $60000 and only get 2000. Could someone on this board explain a little bit about how AMEX gave credit line? 


Congrats! That's a nice starting CL. If you don't mind me asking, how long after you got the 3xCLI on BCP did you apply for SPG?

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epicureanism
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Re: Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit


@Anonymous- wrote:

@epicureanism wrote:

@Ammer wrote:

Man, that's interesting.

I put in 80.000 as well and guess what I got : $9.500 CL


 

Hmm... Really interesting! Last time when I applied for BCP I filled in $60000 and only get 2000. Could someone on this board explain a little bit about how AMEX gave credit line? 


Congrats! That's a nice starting CL. If you don't mind me asking, how long after you got the 3xCLI on BCP did you apply for SPG?


Thanks! 

 

Sure. I started my first card last September (2012) and got my citi forward this Feburary. In May I get my BCP. I applied for 3x CLI on July 5th or 6th and succeeded. Yesterday I applied for SPG. Guess I will do my next CLI next January =). 

Current Cards: BOA Better Rewards (2.5k), Citi Forward (2k), AMEX Blue Cash Preferred (6k), AMEX SPG (7.5k), DISCOVER (1k), Chase Freedom (7k).

Credit Karma: 752, Credit Sesame: 736.
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ficoboy25
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Re: Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit

Wait you can include the grants the school pays for tution as income?

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iowapilot84
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Re: Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit

Congrats! It's a great card. Enjoy Smiley Happy

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epicureanism
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Re: Got approved for AMEX SPG 30k with 9500 limit


@ficoboy25 wrote:

Wait you can include the grants the school pays for tution as income?


 

Yeah that's what I do. Well I am afraid of financial review, but I always pay on time (actually much before statement closes) and there should not be FR anyway.  

Current Cards: BOA Better Rewards (2.5k), Citi Forward (2k), AMEX Blue Cash Preferred (6k), AMEX SPG (7.5k), DISCOVER (1k), Chase Freedom (7k).

Credit Karma: 752, Credit Sesame: 736.
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