I would app:
US Bank
Citi
Priceline
But...your profile doesn't really support a visa signature card. I wouldn't be surprised if you got denied for all three. Be ready for some recon's.
US bank cash+
Priceline
Hilton
That's my order. However I would go in the order in the cards that you covet most. Based on your spending needs/patterns
Priceline
Hilton
That's my order. However I would go in the order in the cards that you covet most. Based on your spending needs/patterns
Starting Score: 620 FAKOI would app them first regardless. They probably have the strictest lending requirements out of the group and you are going to need that clean report for a recon. They also are not very sensative to new accounts.
Barclay's on the other hand does not like to see new accounts. So, if you apped them first. They may change their mind and close your account not long after down the line. Should just be up front with them and show them the INQs.
Citi isn't a huge deal, put them in the middle. You can app for amex hhonors as well.
@primechicken wrote:Priceline.com Rewards Visa Signature (Barclays)
Citi Hilton HHonors Visa Signature (Citibank)
US Bank Cash+ Visa Signature (US Bank, in-branch only)
Hope this isn't a dumb post. I'm gardening for now, but I've got my eye on these three for next year when some inquiries fall off. I also like to plan obsessively. In all seriousness though, I think responses could be very informative and educational if accompanied by sound explanations as to why one before another. I'm not so much concerned here with debating the merits of these particular cards, although I'm not averse to advice or someone sharing their experience if it's relevant. But the point of the post centers more around (mini) app spree tactics and prioritizing for maximum approvals.
1) I've heard, for example, that it might be wise to apply for Barclays first, because they don't like to see inquiries. But I've also heard that US Bank can be real sticklers too.
2) Moreover, that particular US Bank card requires an in-branch app from what I understand. Should that come before or after online apps?
3) All three of these are Visa Signature cards. Has anyone been approved for multiple VSs at same time? Or does it even matter? (I understand the 5g min and will be CLIing for higher limits on my current cards meantime, FYI.)
Any experience with these cards or knowledge of the underwriting tendencies and policies of each bank is welcome. Please share. I've learned so much from the people on this forum that it's driving my girlfriend nuts: "You're on MyFico again!?"
"Yer darn tootin!"
Hey primechicken!
If I were to app these cards, I'd app the Cash+ first, then the Citi then the Barclays-
US Bank and Citi are mostly EX/EQ pullers. If you're lucky, you'll get a US pull to EX and Citi will pull EQ
Barcalys is a TU puller with a 2nd pull on EX if borderline. If they do the 2nd pull EX, less likely if approved for the other 2 for AA because they are already aware of your seeking credit.
I'm betting though that both US Bank and Citi will pull EX thus - 2 pulls to EX with Citi being the 2nd. (Citi is less inq sensitive then US Bank by a smig) and a Barclays pull to TU.
That's the way I'd do it... just my thoughts. (my assumptions are based on you living on the East Coast) 
@Dustink wrote:I would app:
US Bank
Citi
Priceline
But...your profile doesn't really support a visa signature card. I wouldn't be surprised if you got denied for all three. Be ready for some recon's.
@+1 @ Dustink ^^^^
@improvingmycredit wrote:
@primechicken wrote:Priceline.com Rewards Visa Signature (Barclays)
Citi Hilton HHonors Visa Signature (Citibank)
US Bank Cash+ Visa Signature (US Bank, in-branch only)
Hope this isn't a dumb post. I'm gardening for now, but I've got my eye on these three for next year when some inquiries fall off. I also like to plan obsessively. In all seriousness though, I think responses could be very informative and educational if accompanied by sound explanations as to why one before another. I'm not so much concerned here with debating the merits of these particular cards, although I'm not averse to advice or someone sharing their experience if it's relevant. But the point of the post centers more around (mini) app spree tactics and prioritizing for maximum approvals.
1) I've heard, for example, that it might be wise to apply for Barclays first, because they don't like to see inquiries. But I've also heard that US Bank can be real sticklers too.
2) Moreover, that particular US Bank card requires an in-branch app from what I understand. Should that come before or after online apps?
3) All three of these are Visa Signature cards. Has anyone been approved for multiple VSs at same time? Or does it even matter? (I understand the 5g min and will be CLIing for higher limits on my current cards meantime, FYI.)
Any experience with these cards or knowledge of the underwriting tendencies and policies of each bank is welcome. Please share. I've learned so much from the people on this forum that it's driving my girlfriend nuts: "You're on MyFico again!?"
"Yer darn tootin!"
Hey primechicken!
If I were to app these cards, I'd app the Cash+ first, then the Citi then the Barclays-
US Bank and Citi are mostly EX/EQ pullers. If you're lucky, you'll get a US pull to EX and Citi will pull EQ
Barcalys is a TU puller with a 2nd pull on EX if borderline. If they do the 2nd pull EX, less likely if approved for the other 2 for AA because they are already aware of your seeking credit.
I'm betting though that both US Bank and Citi will pull EX thus - 2 pulls to EX with Citi being the 2nd. (Citi is less inq sensitive then US Bank by a smig) and a Barclays pull to TU.
That's the way I'd do it... just my thoughts. (my assumptions are based on you living on the East Coast)
Thank you! Very informative! I live in Arizona though. Doubt it makes much difference. Apped for Barclays and Citi before. Citi pulled EX and Barclays pulled TU, so you make a lot of sense. I appreciate it.