I got a CITI Forward card approximately 4 months ago with a CL of $2,300. I've been wanting a CLI for a while, but I know I have to wait 6 months. So instead of trying to get a CLI on my Forward I applied for a new card from CITI, the Diamond Preferred. I got approved instantly with a $6,800 CL.
Now my questions:
1) Would I be able to just call in and combine my CL from the newly approved Diamond Preferred card with my 4 month old Forward card for a total CL of $9,100?
2) I am still waiting to receive my Diamond card so should I try this CL combining before I activate the card?
3) If CITI allows me to combine these two cards, will there still be a new account opened on my credit report? (Assuming I combine the cards before I activate the Diamond card)
