The Most Senseless Thread: What day of the Week to Apply On?

[SecretAzure]

As the subject says, many of you will find this thread to be a complete waste of time, I created it for the few of us who are mail-anxious. Most credit cards, when you're approved for them, say that they'll be arriving in 7-10 business days. I have been anxiously awaiting my 2 new cards in the mail (Chase/Barclay). I am wondering, is there ever a best day to apply for our credit cards on to receive it on the minimum amount of lapsed days required?

Should we apply on a Monday or Saturday? Is there actually a best date to get your card the quickest?

If you have any opinions on this, possibly silly topic, feel free to chime in.

Thanks!

P.S. My Chase Freedom just arrived 5 minutes ago, no Barclay in sight even though they were registered/approved for on the same day.

[Anonymous]

Thursday. After hours.

[Open123]

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@Anonymous wrote:
Thursday. After hours.

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Yeah, I think this will ensure it's processed on Friday (make sure it isn't a bank holiday), and assured to your card by the next Friday, at the latest.

[Anonymous]

Tuesday. Before hours.

[NRB525]

Do not apply just before the Christmas / New Years holidays. Not only are the banks working fewer days, but the mail is running slower also.

Oh, sorry, that's seasonal... off topic

[Callandra]

I think it just depends on how many apps/how backed up the bank is...my experience with Barclays:

Early December 2013, applied for Rewards MC; instant approved and card took nearly two weeks (probably around 10 business days).

One year later, almost to the date, I applied for Sallie Mae on a Monday night. Card came Saturday. 

So I guess it just depends!! 

[SecretAzure]

Lots of varying opinions here but am thankful for them all lol. 

[Anonymous]

Any day for Chase, and then just call to get it expedited! 

[core]

I too was recently wondering about the best day of the week to apply, but not for the same reasons.  Say your app is kicked out for a manual review.  If you app on a Friday night it may be reviewed on Saturday, and I have to think that employees working on Saturday are going to be less experienced than others.  Is this a good thing or a bad thing?  That I don't know.  Also these youngsters may be dealing with a hangover from Friday night, in a bad mood, and might be quick on the decline button..