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armbenderc
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Registered: ‎09-11-2012

Input on Amex BCE and BCP

I am planning to app for BCE or BCP. However, I cannot decide which one would be easier to get.

 

I have asked on other thread and some said that the underwriting are the same or almost the same.

 

This bring to the conclusion that the BCP would be easier to get since Amex gets AF or is it BCE will be easier since it has less reward? lol

 

I will be using the card for all my grocery, gas, and everything else so if I do get BCP, the AF will be covered.

 

I currently have Amex Green (10/12). Planning to app in early/mid 2013

Current Score: Amex Plus (02/13): 728 EX, 728 EQ, Discover LP (03/13): 731 TU, Walmart TU08 (04/13) 734
2013 App'd: 03/01/13 - Discover IT (Approved), 03/04/13 - Amex BCE (Approved), 05/04/13 - CSP (Approved)
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newportguy
Posts: 339
Registered: ‎11-11-2012

Re: Input on Amex BCE and BCP

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This info is from Finance Globe  ........

 

BCE  ...

 

Credit Record Needed:
Based on the FICO score recommendation, applicants should have a great credit record. A FICO credit score of 725 is recommended for a higher chance of approval, but this is not required. There are a number of other factors that this issuer may also consider when making decisions for approval.

 

BCP......

Credit Record Needed:
Based on the FICO score recommendation, applicants should have a great credit record. A FICO credit score of 735 is recommended for a higher chance of approval, but this is not required. There are a number of other factors that this issuer may also consider when making decisions for approval.

 

 

I  got the BCP last month...


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armbenderc
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Registered: ‎09-11-2012

Re: Input on Amex BCE and BCP


newportguy wrote:

This info is from Finance Globe................. BCE  ...

Credit Record Needed:
Based on the FICO score recommendation, applicants should have a great credit record. A FICO credit score of 725 is recommended for a higher chance of approval, but this is not required. There are a number of other factors that this issuer may also consider when making decisions for approval.

 

BCP......

Credit Record Needed:
Based on the FICO score recommendation, applicants should have a great credit record. A FICO credit score of 735 is recommended for a higher chance of approval, but this is not required. There are a number of other factors that this issuer may also consider when making decisions for approval.

 

 

I  got the BCP last month...


Seems like BCE then... only time will tell :smileysurprised:

 

Current Score: Amex Plus (02/13): 728 EX, 728 EQ, Discover LP (03/13): 731 TU, Walmart TU08 (04/13) 734
2013 App'd: 03/01/13 - Discover IT (Approved), 03/04/13 - Amex BCE (Approved), 05/04/13 - CSP (Approved)
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newportguy
Posts: 339
Registered: ‎11-11-2012

Re: Input on Amex BCE and BCP


armbenderc wrote:

newportguy wrote:

This info is from Finance Globe................. BCE  ...

Credit Record Needed:
Based on the FICO score recommendation, applicants should have a great credit record. A FICO credit score of 725 is recommended for a higher chance of approval, but this is not required. There are a number of other factors that this issuer may also consider when making decisions for approval.

 

BCP......

Credit Record Needed:
Based on the FICO score recommendation, applicants should have a great credit record. A FICO credit score of 735 is recommended for a higher chance of approval, but this is not required. There are a number of other factors that this issuer may also consider when making decisions for approval.

 

 

I  got the BCP last month...


Seems like BCE then... only time will tell :smileysurprised:

 


BCE a lil easiler , But the BCP has better cash rewards


Current Score: myFico EQ - 794 ( 11/ 29/2012 ) amexFico EX - 787 (10/15/2012) myFico TU - 780 (11/29/2012) Credit Sesame - 809 (02/04/2013) Goal Score * 800 Club *
****** Garden Club Member -- Last HP Jan 3rd 2013 *******
*** Amex - BCP 10 K * PenFed - CR 5 K * Amex - GDSM 5 K *
Discover - IT 5 K ***** NO MORE APPS FOR ME IN 2013 *****
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flowfaster
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Registered: ‎08-30-2011

Re: Input on Amex BCE and BCP

I always thought they were the same.  I would just app for the card you want. Because of the card act, If you get the BCE you have to wait 1 year to PC to the BCP.

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armbenderc
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Re: Input on Amex BCE and BCP


flowfaster wrote:

I always thought they were the same.  I would just app for the card you want. Because of the card act, If you get the BCE you have to wait 1 year to PC to the BCP.


I would like the BCP, but at the same time I want to get approved. I'll probably go for BCP... it depends what my score will look like next year.

 

Current Score: Amex Plus (02/13): 728 EX, 728 EQ, Discover LP (03/13): 731 TU, Walmart TU08 (04/13) 734
2013 App'd: 03/01/13 - Discover IT (Approved), 03/04/13 - Amex BCE (Approved), 05/04/13 - CSP (Approved)

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