AMEX Oasis...Is It Worth It To Wake AMEX Beast??

[Lightdog555]

My card was backdated to the OG date of 2000. When I called the executive office I explained to them that I wanted to take advantage of the oasis program. They had mailed me out some info but it was to an old address. At least thats what they told me. It was a bit of a hassle as they had to locate my account. I paid it with a check by phone. The I called back and finally got the oasis card. They wanted me to apply for the green card which I knew I couldn't get because of my score. I explained my reason for oasis was I needed 100% approval otherwise I would have paid the past due as it was so old I would just use those funds for a secured account. She was very understanding and called me back later to inform me they "updated " their system and I got my oasis card about 10 days later. This was back in December. I know I have to cancel the card before I can get a non recovery Amex but I still have some work to do. My credit file now shows the Amex account as being opened since 2000 so I know it's helping my score. It's a pain all the calls but worth it in my opinion.

[hippychic823]

So you called and paid and then had to call back to app for Oasis? And when you got the backdated Oasis how much of a jump did you see in your score? And did it increase your AAoA?

[rtw]

john75040, I had a similar situation with amex. CO in 2002 and was just approved for the Zync. Haven't received the card yet but when I log into the system it says member since 2012 as opposed to 1993, the original card date. Do you think that will change once I get the actual card and register it?

[Lightdog555]

I called to get it back dated. I was sent a new card with member since 2000. My score jumped up about 30 pts still rebuilding though but this really helps.