When to try and negotiate...

woopah · ‎03-15-2008

When is the best time to negotiate APR reductions, CLI's, and combinations of cards? I don't necessarily need CLI's on most of my cards, but I would like lower APR's and to combine some. Should I use the card, PIF, and then call? Should I call the backdoor numbers, or just call the number on the back of the card.

Should I not use the card and then call and say I'll use the ard more with a lower APR?

And on any card that I recently got a CLI, Discover, Cap1, and Citi, should I wait 6 months before asking for a APR reduction or a combination of cards?

What do all of you recommend as the bast course of action?

4/16/09: TU: 775, EQ: 805
2/11/09: TU: 773, EQ: 790, EX:790
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Creditaddict · ‎10-23-2007

I would call every 3 months and ask for apr reductions until you get to the place you want to be.

CLI are a little less frequent

combining accounts... I would say anytime.

Waiting is so Overrated!

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