Amex "Pre-Approved For You," Then Not ... (?)

[scottwagnon]

anyone have a delta skymiles website preapproval, just to see it disappear the next time you log in; and then not to see it since? all while consistenly showing approval for charge cards... blah

[Anonymous]

Same thing happens to me. My 'pre-approvals' on my AMEX account change all the time, and sometimes arent even there. IMHO I wouldn't advise anyone to base what card to apply for to AMEX strictly based on these pre-approvals.

I would however, somewhat use it as a barometer of where you 'stand' with AMEX. If they have any pre-approvals for you, then it is more than likely you stand a chance of getting a card from them. Which card though is ultimately going to depend on your CR and AMEX's special qualification formula they use internally.

[OnWayUpinTexas]

This morning, pre-approved for Platinum and Green.  (The other night I had just platinum pre-approval.)  I'm interested in PCing to Green from Zync, so I clicked on "Apply Now."  Goes to a blank screen and stays there.  I may call today just to see if I'm "really" pre-approved or not (to try to confirm whether the website info is bogus or for real).  Will update ...

[Anonymous]

"Sorry we are unable to find any existing offers for you at this time. If you're already a Cardmember. Click here to view exclusive Cardmember offers."

Means I still suck, right? 

[OnWayUpinTexas]

Not necessarily.  I had same message (no pre-approved offers) when I applied online and was "instantly" (30-45 min.) approved for my Zync card.