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As I was logged in on the American Express website, I noticed the credit limit increase option had disappeared. I've had my Clear for close to 3 years (February is the anniversary). My initial CL was $8900, which was CLD'd to $1000 last year during the credit crunch. I've only let Credit Secure charge on it monthly to keep it active, and I've always PIF'd (I purchased a couple plane tickets on it pre-CLD).
I decided to call in and see if I received the option for CLI. I requested a CLI to $2500 on the automated system, and was instantly approved. I'm pretty stoked, as I haven't read much about CLI's from Amex on the forum in a long while.
Awesome! I'm going to have to show this card some action!
Hiya Hauling, I hope all is well! Things couldn't be better!
I rarely use the Clear. I used it to book a flight today though since they raised my CL. I'm at 1400 or so points, and I'd like to at least get to 2500 once to get the gift card. It's a straight 1 point per dollar card, nothing too exciting, so I don't think they have much reason to slash the rewards. At least I hope not. I was thinking about switching it to Blue Cash, but never made a decision. I normally use my Gold card, and as dumb as it sounds, the Clear card is just plain cool looking.
Didn't they slash the rewards on Blue Cash? My brain is telling me that I saw the 1.5% turn to 1.0% a little while back, but I don't recall for sure.
FretlessMayhem wrote:
Hiya Hauling, I hope all is well! Things couldn't be better!
I rarely use the Clear. I used it to book a flight today though since they raised my CL. I'm at 1400 or so points, and I'd like to at least get to 2500 once to get the gift card. It's a straight 1 point per dollar card, nothing too exciting, so I don't think they have much reason to slash the rewards. At least I hope not. I was thinking about switching it to Blue Cash, but never made a decision. I normally use my Gold card, and as dumb as it sounds, the Clear card is just plain cool looking.
Didn't they slash the rewards on Blue Cash? My brain is telling me that I saw the 1.5% turn to 1.0% a little while back, but I don't recall for sure.
Creditaddict wrote:
Does amex and remove the CLI button like citi? it's just not on my online account unless I'm just completely missing it. Where does it appear when there?
I got a CLI in November on my Amex TE by calling the automated system. The "request a line increase" was still showing on several pages on the website until about a week ago.
It's missing everywhere now. Maybe Amex decided too many people were hopping on the button too often. Maybe their system just figured out I got the CLI. It still has not reported by any CRA's. Amex should report it at the end of this month, and it would appear starting next month. Love those Amex reporting delays!