Citi Recon?

[Anonymous]

I recently applied for a Citi Forward card.  Got denied, with the only reason being excessive inquiries on my report.  I sent a recon letter through PFB, but I'm not really sure if that's the best way to go about it.  I haven't seen a recon number or address, so I went with that.  It's been about a week since then, and I haven't heard anything.  Should I do anything else?  What's the best way to go about a recon attempt with Citi?

[learnin113]

I seriously dont think PFB works anymore.  I tried a recon on there, its been 3 months and still no feedback not even from the PFB people.  Did you try the backdoor numbers listed on here?

[Anonymous]

I had the exact same experience a few weeks back, denied for Citi Forward for too many inquiries. Instead of calling (since I've never had luck with calling Citi about anything), I sent them a recon letter to the address listed on the denial email I got. About a week and a half later, they processed it, but after pulling the same report again, denied me for the same reason. So not only did it NOT help, they felt it necessary to pull my EX report again (about 2 weeks after the first time) so now I have two wasted inquiries from that one application.

YMMV, but it doesn't seem like they're all that willing (or able) to recon applications, from what I've experienced so far.

[CS800]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I recently applied for a Citi Forward card.  Got denied, with the only reason being excessive inquiries on my report.  I sent a recon letter through PFB, but I'm not really sure if that's the best way to go about it.  I haven't seen a recon number or address, so I went with that.  It's been about a week since then, and I haven't heard anything.  Should I do anything else?  What's the best way to go about a recon attempt with Citi?

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May I ask your credit profile, scores and what they pulled and your location?

[nuggets321]

I successfully reconned a denial for :"too many inquiries" . I sent copies of my credit reports along with a letter and it worked for me ????? I have NEVER had any luck with Citi on any of their backed accounts by merely calling   ( never was able to make it past their front line calltakers that sounded like they were Manila based) best of luck

[Anonymous]

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@nuggets321 wrote:

I successfully reconned a denial for :"too many inquiries" . I sent copies of my credit reports along with a letter and it worked for me ????? I have NEVER had any luck with Citi on any of their backed accounts by merely calling   ( never was able to make it past their front line calltakers that sounded like they were Manila based) best of luck

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 Hi Nuggets, 

I am trying to recon with Citi as well. You are right...as calling them has not gotten me anywhere.  Would you mind posting the address the letter was sent? 

Ms. Nae

[Anonymous]

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@CS800 wrote:

May I ask your credit profile, scores and what they pulled and your location?

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Thin file, one year history.  At the time of applying, I had a Capital One Secured Mastercard for one year, a Cap One Cash Rewards for about four months, and an Amex Zync for about four months.   EQ FICO is 683, EX FICO is 698.  Not sure what they pulled, but it doesn't seem to be EX.  Located in Ohio.  

Also seconding the address request.  I figure a phone call will probably be pretty useless.  None of the backdoor numbers seem like they'd be good for a recon attempt.  Also, I'm hoping I can do it without having to send a copy of my report or getting another hard pull, because the Citi app was part of a small app spree, and it would look even worse with the new inquiries.   

[LS2982]

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@CS800 wrote:

May I ask your credit profile, scores and what they pulled and your location?

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Thin file, one year history.  At the time of applying, I had a Capital One Secured Mastercard for one year, a Cap One Cash Rewards for about four months, and an Amex Zync for about four months.   EQ FICO is 683, EX FICO is 698.  Not sure what they pulled, but it doesn't seem to be EX.  Located in Ohio.  

Also seconding the address request.  I figure a phone call will probably be pretty useless.  None of the backdoor numbers seem like they'd be good for a recon attempt.  Also, I'm hoping I can do it without having to send a copy of my report or getting another hard pull, because the Citi app was part of a small app spree, and it would look even worse with the new inquiries.   

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I would think if your file was a litle thicker with history they might overlook the high INQ's. It's always worth a try!

[CS800]

The thing i have found out about CITI is that none of the reps seem to be able to transfer you to the correct dept. I asked a smple question once and I was sent all over the palce and landed with retention.

Have the rep transfer you to a supersivor if you havent already done it.

[nuggets321]

I honestly cant find the address,  however I DO distinctly remember that it was and address in South Dakota that came with my initial rejection letter. I also remember that the letter and info that I submitted were submitted to RM Pick ( evidently a supervisor/credit analyst). The rejection letter stated that if anything on my credit reports was inaccurate to submit clarification to this person.... I will dig around some more and see if I cant come up with more info