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LTomBerry
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Re: Platinum Amex requirement

Tell your mom to quit going through your mail! Smiley Happy


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Gornet
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Re: Platinum Amex requirement

Yeah I was the one who doesn't have a job Smiley Sad
Oh we'll do any of you guys know when I should reapply for it?

My mom opened the mail because I was in college when my card was sent to my house so I told her to take a pic but it was the wrong mail
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Message 12 of 25
Creditaddict
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Re: Platinum Amex requirement


@Gornet wrote:
Yeah I was the one who doesn't have a job Smiley Sad
Oh we'll do any of you guys know when I should reapply for it?

My mom opened the mail because I was in college when my card was sent to my house so I told her to take a pic but it was the wrong mail

when you can give them income over $12k a year.

Message 13 of 25
grinlikechelsea
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Re: Platinum Amex requirement


@Gornet wrote:
Yeah I was the one who doesn't have a job Smiley Sad
Oh we'll do any of you guys know when I should reapply for it?

My mom opened the mail because I was in college when my card was sent to my house so I told her to take a pic but it was the wrong mail

Definitely when you are employed. I don't know how much income AmEx would like to see, but seeing as the Platinum is their most prestigious charge card, I would imagine it would be something around the 20-30k neighborhood for starters. In addition, I would make sure you could justify the AF; you don't get an intro year like the others, so be warned.

 

I would wait a year since your profile is new. Since you currently have an AmEx card, you can use it (if you have the money to pay it back of course) to build a relationship with AmEx and if the Plat still seems appealing, you'd probably be okay for it.

Message 14 of 25
Gornet
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Re: Platinum Amex requirement

Money would not be a problem for me, but when should I reapply without getting a hard pull?
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Message 15 of 25
grinlikechelsea
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Re: Platinum Amex requirement


@Gornet wrote:
Money would not be a problem for me, but when should I reapply without getting a hard pull?
Since you are a cardmember, it is a SP if declined and a HP if approved. So if you do get the card, it will be a HP no matter what.
Message 16 of 25
watch44
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Re: Platinum Amex requirement

I don't think you want to mess around with trying for more Amex cards if you can't prove income (even if you have money) because they are known for doing these things called FR's (financial reviews) where they ask to see copies of previous years' tax returns. 

 

I'm confused how you were even approved for the Delta Skymiles card with no stated income. What's your credit history and FICO? 

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Message 17 of 25
eagle2013
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Re: Platinum Amex requirement

Why on earth would you apply for this card with no income? You do realize it is a $450 annual fee that is not waived nor does it count toward the minimum spend for the bonus? Unless you received a terrific 100k targted offer (assuming you can afford the minimum spend), travel frequently, and/or have employer re-imbursable travel expenses, it makes ZERO sense to get this card. 

Message 18 of 25
Gornet
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Re: Platinum Amex requirement

I do know how much the af is and I wouldn't mind paying for it, it's just like 500$8
Nice to know its a soft pull no matter what

And yes I fly with delta a lot, maybe even way to much. I can probably afford the minimum spend as well.

My first credit card was the Amex gold delta and it's my only one. I'm only 18
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Message 19 of 25
LearningMoreAboutCredit
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Re: Platinum Amex requirement


@Gornet wrote:
I do know how much the af is and I wouldn't mind paying for it, it's just like 500$8
Nice to know its a soft pull no matter what SP if denied, HP if approved

And yes I fly with delta a lot, maybe even way to much. I can probably afford the minimum spend as well.

My first credit card was the Amex gold delta and it's my only one. I'm only 18

Comments in red...good luck w/your app.


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