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CreditScholar
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Re: What is the easiest CREDIT CARD to get from AMEXPRESS?


@adavis425 wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:

The Gold Delta has generally been the easiest credit card to obtain from Amex, though none of them really seem to be that hard to get.


This is true when you have your numbers, Koop. Smiley Happy

 


I have to agree with Koop here in that none of Amex's cards (save the centurion) seem to be difficult to get.

 

A 700 FICO is easily obtained as long as you haven't screwed up your credit significantly in the past. You don't even have to know how FICO scoring works. As long as you apply for and use credit when needed, don't add a new card too often, and always PIF whatever you purchase, it's quite easy. That's just common sense.

 

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adavis425
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Re: What is the easiest CREDIT CARD to get from AMEXPRESS?


@CreditScholar wrote:

@adavis425 wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:

The Gold Delta has generally been the easiest credit card to obtain from Amex, though none of them really seem to be that hard to get.


This is true when you have your numbers, Koop. Smiley Happy

 


I have agree with Koop  here in that none of Amex's cards (save the centurion) seem to be difficult to get.

 

A 700 FICO is easily obtained as long as you haven't screwed up your credit significantly in the past. You don't even have to know how FICO scoring works. As long as you apply for and use credit when needed, don't add a new card too often, and always PIF whatever you purchase, it's quite easy. That's just common sense.

 


But how easily could either of you obtain the prime credit that you have if you lopped 125 points off your scores??

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CreditScholar
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Re: What is the easiest CREDIT CARD to get from AMEXPRESS?


@adavis425 wrote:

@CreditScholar wrote:

@adavis425 wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:

The Gold Delta has generally been the easiest credit card to obtain from Amex, though none of them really seem to be that hard to get.


This is true when you have your numbers, Koop. Smiley Happy

 


I have agree with Koop  here in that none of Amex's cards (save the centurion) seem to be difficult to get.

 

A 700 FICO is easily obtained as long as you haven't screwed up your credit significantly in the past. You don't even have to know how FICO scoring works. As long as you apply for and use credit when needed, don't add a new card too often, and always PIF whatever you purchase, it's quite easy. That's just common sense.

 


But how easily could either of you obtain the prime credit that you have if you lopped 125 points off your scores??


If you have that much taken off your scores, it's because you've done something seriously wrong. I can't speak for anyone else, but I've never had bad credit. I've been in the 700s since I was 20 and been around 800 since my late 20s. It's really not that hard if you follow some basic, common sense principles. A 125 point hit would be something like a CO, which is much more severe than a 30-60-90 day late.

 

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Barclays American Airlines Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard - $20,000 CL || Chase IHG Rewards World Mastercard - $25,000 CL
Chase Sapphire Preferred Visa Signature - $12,700 CL || Chase United MileagePlus Club World Elite MasterCard - $26,500 CL
Citibank Hilton Reserve Visa Signature - $20,000 CL || J.P. Morgan Ritz Carlton Visa Signature - $23,500 CL
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OptimasPrime
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Re: What is the easiest CREDIT CARD to get from AMEXPRESS?


@CreditScholar wrote:

@adavis425 wrote:

@CreditScholar wrote:

@adavis425 wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:

The Gold Delta has generally been the easiest credit card to obtain from Amex, though none of them really seem to be that hard to get.


This is true when you have your numbers, Koop. Smiley Happy

 


I have agree with Koop  here in that none of Amex's cards (save the centurion) seem to be difficult to get.

 

A 700 FICO is easily obtained as long as you haven't screwed up your credit significantly in the past. You don't even have to know how FICO scoring works. As long as you apply for and use credit when needed, don't add a new card too often, and always PIF whatever you purchase, it's quite easy. That's just common sense.

 


But how easily could either of you obtain the prime credit that you have if you lopped 125 points off your scores??


If you have that much taken off your scores, it's because you've done something seriously wrong. I can't speak for anyone else, but I've never had bad credit. I've been in the 700s since I was 20 and been around 800 since my late 20s. It's really not that hard if you follow some basic, common sense principles. A 125 point hit would be something like a CO, which is much more severe than a 30-60-90 day late.

 


I'd have to agree. I'm still relatively young but my scores have probably been over 700 since around age 20. I didn't know much about credit back then, I just paid on time and in full. There really wasn't too much more to it than that, so basically just common sense.

 

People sometimes make mistakes, but for those with clean files a 700 fico is easily attainable.

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Revelate
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Re: What is the easiest CREDIT CARD to get from AMEXPRESS?


@OptimasPrime wrote:

@CreditScholar wrote:

@adavis425 wrote:

@CreditScholar wrote:
<snip for the hamsters who start squeaking with too many requoted lines>

I have agree with Koop  here in that none of Amex's cards (save the centurion) seem to be difficult to get.

 

A 700 FICO is easily obtained as long as you haven't screwed up your credit significantly in the past. You don't even have to know how FICO scoring works. As long as you apply for and use credit when needed, don't add a new card too often, and always PIF whatever you purchase, it's quite easy. That's just common sense.

 


But how easily could either of you obtain the prime credit that you have if you lopped 125 points off your scores??


If you have that much taken off your scores, it's because you've done something seriously wrong. I can't speak for anyone else, but I've never had bad credit. I've been in the 700s since I was 20 and been around 800 since my late 20s. It's really not that hard if you follow some basic, common sense principles. A 125 point hit would be something like a CO, which is much more severe than a 30-60-90 day late.

 


I'd have to agree. I'm still relatively young but my scores have probably been over 700 since around age 20. I didn't know much about credit back then, I just paid on time and in full. There really wasn't too much more to it than that, so basically just common sense.

 

People sometimes make mistakes, but for those with clean files a 700 fico is easily attainable.


I think people have different opinions of difficult based on the timing involved.

 

Most people if they run clean for two years can get an Amex BCP revolver with the possible exception of those with BK's on their record or outstanding Amex chargeoff or other major negative with Amex.  The minimum barrier of entry appears to be around 680 FICO which is achievable even with limiting negatives in most cases; before the Zync got airstruck, even those with serious negatives in the past (me) could get one with less than a year's clean record and no prior history with Amex, and I strongly suspect I could get a BCP at some point next year if I so chose via the moderately common Amex two-step to a revolver.

 

For me two years isn't viewed as difficult in the credit world, but that goes completely against the current instant-gratification culture that is America these days.  I guess what I'm trying to say is while I agree with your assertion, many people have a different perspective than either of us on the difficulty involved.

 




        
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Revelate
Moderator Emeritus

Re: What is the easiest CREDIT CARD to get from AMEXPRESS?

Just to add, previously the Delta Gold was pretty much unquestionably the easiest revolver to get approved for (anecdotal evidence but so common to be accepted as fact circa 2008-2010).  Even I got a pre-approval back then and I ain't pretty report-wise (or physical appearance wise either, 0/2 go me!)

 

These days it may be something of a toss-up as Amex appears to have changed their underwriting standards for their previous high-end cards (lowered them similar to Chase and in some respects BOFA too); however, I'd still bet on any of the co-branded cards being easier than the straight Amex revolvers (Clear, Blue, Blue Sky, BCE, BCP to my knowledge).  If I just wanted an Amex revolver and wasn't picky about the rewards structure, I'd still absolutely bet on the Delta one.

 




        
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CreditScholar
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Re: What is the easiest CREDIT CARD to get from AMEXPRESS?


@Revelate wrote:

@OptimasPrime wrote:

@CreditScholar wrote:

@adavis425 wrote:

@CreditScholar wrote:
<snip for the hamsters who start squeaking with too many requoted lines>

I have agree with Koop  here in that none of Amex's cards (save the centurion) seem to be difficult to get.

 

A 700 FICO is easily obtained as long as you haven't screwed up your credit significantly in the past. You don't even have to know how FICO scoring works. As long as you apply for and use credit when needed, don't add a new card too often, and always PIF whatever you purchase, it's quite easy. That's just common sense.

 


But how easily could either of you obtain the prime credit that you have if you lopped 125 points off your scores??


If you have that much taken off your scores, it's because you've done something seriously wrong. I can't speak for anyone else, but I've never had bad credit. I've been in the 700s since I was 20 and been around 800 since my late 20s. It's really not that hard if you follow some basic, common sense principles. A 125 point hit would be something like a CO, which is much more severe than a 30-60-90 day late.

 


I'd have to agree. I'm still relatively young but my scores have probably been over 700 since around age 20. I didn't know much about credit back then, I just paid on time and in full. There really wasn't too much more to it than that, so basically just common sense.

 

People sometimes make mistakes, but for those with clean files a 700 fico is easily attainable.


I think people have different opinions of difficult based on the timing involved.

 

Most people if they run clean for two years can get an Amex BCP revolver with the possible exception of those with BK's on their record or outstanding Amex chargeoff or other major negative with Amex.  The minimum barrier of entry appears to be around 680 FICO which is achievable even with limiting negatives in most cases; before the Zync got airstruck, even those with serious negatives in the past (me) could get one with less than a year's clean record and no prior history with Amex, and I strongly suspect I could get a BCP at some point next year if I so chose via the moderately common Amex two-step to a revolver.

 

For me two years isn't viewed as difficult in the credit world, but that goes completely against the current instant-gratification culture that is America these days.  I guess what I'm trying to say is while I agree with your assertion, many people have a different perspective than either of us on the difficulty involved.

 


I agree with this completely, although in the end that's their problem and they'll have to figure it out themselves. The world won't suddenly change and give them what they want due to their lack of patience. If they can't even wait 2 years, I don't fancy their chances regarding longer-term committments such as a mortgage or planning for retirement. I've read a few examples recently of this on the forums. Their atitude and immaturity are downright astounding at times, and scary at others.

 

The best financial rewards remain available for those who can exercise self-discipline and patience. For those who can't? Well in this world you can't have kings without servants, and given some of the attitudes expressed among some, I'm currently seeing many servants in the making.

 

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CreditScholar
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Re: What is the easiest CREDIT CARD to get from AMEXPRESS?


@Revelate wrote:

Just to add, previously the Delta Gold was pretty much unquestionably the easiest revolver to get approved for (anecdotal evidence but so common to be accepted as fact circa 2008-2010).  Even I got a pre-approval back then and I ain't pretty report-wise (or physical appearance wise either, 0/2 go me!)

 

These days it may be something of a toss-up as Amex appears to have changed their underwriting standards for their previous high-end cards (lowered them similar to Chase and in some respects BOFA too); however, I'd still bet on any of the co-branded cards being easier than the straight Amex revolvers (Clear, Blue, Blue Sky, BCE, BCP to my knowledge).  If I just wanted an Amex revolver and wasn't picky about the rewards structure, I'd still absolutely bet on the Delta one.

 


+1. I'd agree that Delta would still be the easiest revolver to get. In addition to being the easiest historically, I doubt that Amex pays very much for each Skypeso.

 

High interchange fees + low costing Delta miles for rewards = better bottom line. I'm sure this factors into their risk modelling when determining how hard each card should be to get.

 

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Barclays American Airlines Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard - $20,000 CL || Chase IHG Rewards World Mastercard - $25,000 CL
Chase Sapphire Preferred Visa Signature - $12,700 CL || Chase United MileagePlus Club World Elite MasterCard - $26,500 CL
Citibank Hilton Reserve Visa Signature - $20,000 CL || J.P. Morgan Ritz Carlton Visa Signature - $23,500 CL
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TheConductor
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Re: What is the easiest CREDIT CARD to get from AMEXPRESS?

The best financial rewards remain available for those who can exercise self-discipline and patience. For those who can't? Well in this world you can't have kings without servants, and given some of the attitudes expressed among some, I'm currently seeing many servants in the making.


These may seem harsh words to many, but this is the home truth right here. To which I would add, the best financial rewards are reserved for those who understand that you express ambition through right action, not through expectation.

 

 

I doubt that Amex pays very much for each Skypeso. High interchange fees + low costing Delta miles for rewards = better bottom line. I'm sure this factors into their risk modelling when determining how hard each card should be to get.

Very astutely observed.  I never thought that equation through but it makes perfect sense. I'm sure it's a similar deal for many other co-branded cards...the greater the discount the issuer gets on the "wholesale" price of the rewards, the more they can be slightly more lenient in the underwriting.

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espnjunkie
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Re: What is the easiest CREDIT CARD to get from AMEXPRESS?

Applying for the Delta Gold just because it's the "easiest" amex revolver isn't necessarily the most thought out solution. Amex cards usually have quite high annual fees, so make sure that you wuill take advantage of the rewards program the card offers before applying for it. i.e. if you don't fly Delta or live near a Delta hub city, then don't apply for that card haha.

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