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HiLine
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Re: Bank of America 99/500 Experiences


@jsnlwrnc wrote:

@HiLine: no my credit report doesnt show an extra credit card account. the payment hist etc appears the same. just my credit limit has increased and doesnt show as "secured" anymore. they updated the reports within 2 days instead waiting until my statement closed again 


I'd heard from this thread: http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Opening-Secure-cards-to-rebuild-credit/m-p/1716738#M477... that the bank would close your secured account and open a new, unsecured account. Thanks for sharing a contrasting experience Smiley Happy

 

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YahComb
Established Contributor

Re: Bank of America 99/500 Experiences

i'm not sure if root had that personally happen, but when the card unsecures all that happens is the "secured" is dropped and all the history remains. The only reason a new account would pop up is if you closed the secured and opened a brand new unsecured account-graduation by itself does not begin a new account history(unless somebody at BOA screwed up-hey it happens)

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jsnlwrnc
Valued Member

Re: Bank of America 99/500 Experiences

@HiLine: Oh no worries. But yea i definately have the same account

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Camps
Valued Member

Re: Bank of America 99/500 Experiences

Bumping this thread because I was approved for this offer. I tried to go the unsecured route, but was given this choice instead. I'm actually quite happy with that as I wasn't sure the 99/500 was still available I would have had to go the 300/300 route. I'll let you know all know how it goes, as I should be receiving this card in about 7-10 days....by the way, current credit score is 638 EQ, 670 EX, 680 TU. I've had a Cap1 $300 secured for 3 years, have not missed a payment. Smiley Happy Good luck to everyone on your credit goals.

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CREDITSURFER
Frequent Contributor

Re: Bank of America 99/500 Experiences

ive had mine for 2 months and use it heavy, i pay daily/weekly to have low balance once statement is posted, around $25. I hope this shows them i need a higher CL. I use it heavy for the cash back rewards. Im a happy BoA customer since 2006.



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Camps
Valued Member

Re: Bank of America 99/500 Experiences

Update: Got this card in the mail today Smiley Happy 

I signed up for it at a branch last Monday, so the total time was 8 days, in case anyone wants to know how long it takes to receive a card. Will update when I graduate. 

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