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Cellice
Posts: 148
Registered: ‎07-04-2012

Amex

While I was app spreeing last month I attempted to open a Amex Blue Cash. I was denied due to too many inquiries. I applied for them late in my spree so I understand. Based on what I read on these forums it becomes easier to get approved if you have an existing relationship with Amex. I was able to get approved for a Bank of America Accelerated Rewards Amex. Does this establish a relationship with Amex or just Bank of America?

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Posts: 2,604
Registered: ‎02-09-2012

Re: Amex

No.


Cellice wrote:

While I was app spreeing last month I attempted to open a Amex Blue Cash. I was denied due to too many inquiries. I applied for them late in my spree so I understand. Based on what I read on these forums it becomes easier to get approved if you have an existing relationship with Amex. I was able to get approved for a Bank of America Accelerated Rewards Amex. Does this establish a relationship with Amex or just Bank of America?


Just with BoA


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wreith
Posts: 335
Registered: ‎06-13-2012

Re: Amex

Just BoA.  It uses the AMEX network, but it's just a branded BoA card.  It will not get you a relationship started with them.  I have the USAA Amex card and thought the same thing myself.

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Cellice
Posts: 148
Registered: ‎07-04-2012

Re: Amex

Shoot! Well that is the only reason I got the card.

 

Guess its time to add a Zync to my wallet.

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Re: Amex

Good luck!
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