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Amex cli...when to ask?

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amp0804
Regular Contributor

Amex cli...when to ask?

I was approved for my Amex blue on feb. 10th. I was going to ask for a cli after the first 90 days. Which would be this May, but when exactly do I start counting those 90 days from?
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Walt_K
Senior Contributor

Re: Amex cli...when to ask?

I think you only have to wait 60 days, but I don't know when it starts from.  Card activation?  CSR should be able to tell you. 


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Current Score: EQ 681 (04/05/13); TU 98 728 (01/06/12), TU 08? 760 (provided by Barclay 1/2/14), TU 04 728 (lender pull 01/12/12); EX 742 (lender pull 01/12/12)
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amp0804
Regular Contributor

Re: Amex cli...when to ask?

Only 60 days? Not available to call at the moment so I'd figure I'd ask here for experiences. Thanks
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Ron1
Super Contributor

Re: Amex cli...when to ask?

They only give one CLI every six months.

 

 

Ron.

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amp0804
Regular Contributor

Re: Amex cli...when to ask?

Correct but your initial cli is first 90 days is it not?
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Anonymous
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Re: Amex cli...when to ask?

it is 60 days from the date you opened it, i have 3 amex cards.

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Walt_K
Senior Contributor

Re: Amex cli...when to ask?

The first one is definitely inside of 6 months.  After that it is 6 months since last increase.  I thought it was 60 days, but can't be sure.


Starting Score: ~500 (12/01/2008)
Current Score: EQ 681 (04/05/13); TU 98 728 (01/06/12), TU 08? 760 (provided by Barclay 1/2/14), TU 04 728 (lender pull 01/12/12); EX 742 (lender pull 01/12/12)
Goal Score: 720


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amp0804
Regular Contributor

Re: Amex cli...when to ask?

I remember being told 90 days from when the account was opened (not sure who told me). None the less I said **bleep** it and just called the automated system. Approved for an increase of 3x my limit. New Amex blue limit is $6,000. So I'm making an assumption new cards are 60-90 days for your first cli then every 6 months thereafter.
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Anonymous
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Re: Amex cli...when to ask?

FIRST CLI request on the 61st day after activation, every 6 months thereafter, for up to 3x current limit.

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Walt_K
Senior Contributor

Re: Amex cli...when to ask?

Congrats on the CLI.


Starting Score: ~500 (12/01/2008)
Current Score: EQ 681 (04/05/13); TU 98 728 (01/06/12), TU 08? 760 (provided by Barclay 1/2/14), TU 04 728 (lender pull 01/12/12); EX 742 (lender pull 01/12/12)
Goal Score: 720


Take the FICO Fitness Challenge
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