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Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

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Anonymous
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Re: Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

Any suggestions on what I can do to boost my chances? I was looking at applying in January-February. Should I consider another card and go to 4/24, or should I try to increase limit on my own capital one?
Message 11 of 26
marty56
Super Contributor

Re: Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

If you are not a member of a CU, I would consider joining one and building credit that way.   Time and payments are the best way to build credit.

1/25/2021: FICO 850 EQ 848 TU 847 EX
Message 12 of 26
Anonymous
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Re: Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

Why do you specifically want CSP?
Message 13 of 26
Anonymous
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Re: Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

I get some extra rewards, because I’m CPC for points. And because I go overseas and chase has been helpful with my banking overseas so far.
Message 14 of 26
EAJuggalo
Established Contributor

Re: Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

I would get a Freedom or Freedom Unlimited to start with.  Then I'm sure a CSP will be available reasonably shortly,  I don't have anwhere near your assets and got a CSP 15 months after starting my credit card relationship with Chase.  My bigger question is: Can you justify the AF after the first year?  I don't think I can.

EX700 TU 704 EQ 694 4/03/22
Cap1 QS-$4,500 Chase Freedom Flex- $800 Chase Freedom Unlimited- $1,000 Victoria's Secret- $1,200 Citi DC- $800 Amazon Store Card- $3,500 AMEX Hilton Honors-$1,000 Discover It-$1,000 Wal-Mart MC $290 Chase Sapphire Preferred-$5,000 NFCU Flagship $13,800 AMEX BCE-$1,000 AMEX Gold-$5,000 AMEX Delta Blue $1,000 Lowe's $5,000 Navy Platinum $17,000 AMEX BBP $2,000
Message 15 of 26
Anonymous
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Re: Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

Bit of an Update,

 

I held off applying, and recently logged in and saw this:

 

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Now, I wanted to know what "exclusive offer" meant, and if it the same as pre-approved for Chase Sapphire Preferred. What's really strange is when I go through the normal pre-qualified Chase site, it says I have no offers. (I suspect since I'm under 21). And, what do you think are my odds since I have a lower income (college student)? Should I wait a bit more or go for it?

Message 16 of 26
Anonymous
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Re: Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

Green checkmark offers from Chase are typically very strong and you're getting 10k extra UR points with this offer, so I would say go for it.  And if it doesn't work out, definitely try calling the reconsideration line.

Message 17 of 26
BPebbles
Frequent Contributor

Re: Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

I agree with Satisfiedllama.  You have the green checkmark, which is usually a solid approval.  I would go for it.

Message 18 of 26
Anonymous
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Re: Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

"Execlusive offer" is just that you are getting a personalized offer than the public cannot get.

Probably because of your CPC Status.

60,000 UR points is pretty good.

 

This card and others in the same tier really like to see some time on your credit report. So you very well may be eligible if you have had your capital one account for over 6 months with healthy activity. Unfortunately, it is up to the bank if they want to consider AU accounts and I do not believe Chase will use that history to deem your creditworthiness. You should only rely on your one account.

 

I would say with that offer being in your grasp there is a very good chance you will be approved. I would totally pull the trigger. If you dont get it, youre not out very much any way.

 

Little side note, I find that this card is not really that rich past the sign up bonus. It only offers 2x points on dining and travel. Where the Citi DC card gives you 2% on every purchase without the annual fee. If you really want it, you should go for it and then before the annual fee hits switch to the chase freedom or freedom unlimited. I find that the fee is not worth the metal.

 

Keep us posted!!

Message 19 of 26
Anonymous
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Re: Should I apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred?

Hey 

 

 

 

 

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