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Duncanrr
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Curious - time it takes for PSECU to approve account?

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‎09-27-2012 03:13 PM

How long does it typically take PSECU to approve a new membership account?  I assume the credit pull (hard or soft) would be when the online app is filled out, correct?

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Duncan



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‎09-27-2012 03:22 PM

Took me 2 minutes... Got the email saying they received the app and 2 min later got the email saying approved welcome

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Re: Curious - time it takes for PSECU to approve account?

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‎09-27-2012 03:25 PM

jd5189 wrote:

Took me 2 minutes... Got the email saying they received the app and 2 min later got the email saying approved welcome

Was instant approval for me too, emails were instant, no HP.

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‎09-27-2012 03:27 PM

CreditMuppet wrote:
jd5189 wrote:

Took me 2 minutes... Got the email saying they received the app and 2 min later got the email saying approved welcome

Was instant approval for me too, emails were instant, no HP.

Yea - no membership HP for me as well

In my wallet: Amex PRG & Zync, Amex BCE (19.2k), Chase Freedom (5k), PSECU Visa/PSL (20k)
Current Scores: Equifax: 738 (Fako) TransUnion: 721 (Fico) Experian: 717 (Fico)
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‎09-27-2012 03:37 PM

Their not HPing anymore for membership??


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‎09-27-2012 03:39 PM

LS2982 wrote:
Their not HPing anymore for membership??

Not from my experience...

In my wallet: Amex PRG & Zync, Amex BCE (19.2k), Chase Freedom (5k), PSECU Visa/PSL (20k)
Current Scores: Equifax: 738 (Fako) TransUnion: 721 (Fico) Experian: 717 (Fico)
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‎09-27-2012 03:42 PM

"Approved pending". Just got call. Judy, the lovely CSR, requested I fax two forms of ID so they can finalize my approval.


Starting Score: EQ 551 TU 548 CK 607on 6/8/12, EX 542(AMEX pull 3/4/12)
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‎09-27-2012 03:47 PM

Duncanrr wrote:
"Approved pending". Just got call. Judy, the lovely CSR, requested I fax two forms of ID so they can finalize my approval.

:smileyhappy: Good to hear... Keep us updated!

In my wallet: Amex PRG & Zync, Amex BCE (19.2k), Chase Freedom (5k), PSECU Visa/PSL (20k)
Current Scores: Equifax: 738 (Fako) TransUnion: 721 (Fico) Experian: 717 (Fico)
Disclaimer: I am by no means a financial advisor. My posts are based on opinion, experience, and/or knowledge.
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‎09-27-2012 03:51 PM

Got full membership to PASEO. I'm an licensed practicing environmental attorney and I have a couple Penn state clients. They sent me full membership card today.


Starting Score: EQ 551 TU 548 CK 607on 6/8/12, EX 542(AMEX pull 3/4/12)
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‎09-27-2012 04:40 PM

DUNCANRR,

 

How much time had passed between your filing of the application and the call to fax over 2 forms of id's?



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