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marathon gas card

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:19:59 GMT

I was approved 2 weeks ago for a Marathon gas card and got the 7 to 10 day notice. after sending in proof they approve me for a $250 limit but I'm curious if anyone knows of them pumping up the limitstairs at any point? Thank you for your response.

Re: marathon gas card

lownav67 — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:34:54 GMT

With this Comenity card you can probably expect a very small CLI every 4-6 months.

I had the card transfer to Comenity when Marathon gave them their card portfolio a couple years ago.

My limit at transfer was $1000.

I believe over the last couple of years it has gone from $1000-$1300-$1500-$2000 with increases about every 6 months or so.

Re: marathon gas card

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:07:44 GMT

Wow!!! Those limits for a gas card? I'm ecstatic to hear they would raise it that much. Do you constantly use it and carry a balance or has it been dormant and they still increase it? My scores are mid 6's so I was only hoping for them to double it at most. Lol

Re: marathon gas card

RonM21 — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:17:41 GMT

Yes with Comenity, the increases can be more frequent.

Re: marathon gas card

jim44 — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:21:29 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Wow!!! Those limits for a gas card? I'm ecstatic to hear they would raise it that much. Do you constantly use it and carry a balance or has it been dormant and they still increase it? My scores are mid 6's so I was only hoping for them to double it at most. Lol

Give them a couple of months of good payment history and they will be good to you. My score was 641 when I was approved years ago.... no app online, I had to send it in snail mail. After waiting two weeks I called and from the sound of the CSR's voice it seems like they hadn't even reviewed the app. After a 10 minute hold she came back with a $500CL. This is when gas was almost $4.00 a gallon and I drove a gas guzzler. 8 months after approval they gave me an auto CLI up to $900 were it stands now. That is plenty for me with gas around $2pg. Now if you have a family with several cars.............. BTW, Comedity is BK friendly with store cards but not so much with their Visas.

Re: marathon gas card

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:32:55 GMT

Yes, they do raise your limit. I was using this card regularly then stopped, several months went by and got a letter stating they raised the limit. As others said, usage and good payment history Comenity will be nice.

Re: marathon gas card

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 19:01:15 GMT

I havent used mine in almost a month (BP rewards are much better at the moment), and they sent me an email yesterday telling me that they missed me...LOL!!!

Re: marathon gas card

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 19:16:06 GMT

Nice!!! Lol.

Re: marathon gas card

jim44 — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:29:35 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I havent used mine in almost a month (BP rewards are much better at the moment), and they sent me an email yesterday telling me that they missed me...LOL!!!

Awwww BlkCivic... wish Comenity missed me enough to give me a Marathon Visa... much better rewards than the regular card. I have a BP Visa and I agree much better rewards at the moment.

Re: marathon gas card

Anonymous — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 01:06:23 GMT

I got my Marathon gas card 12/13. Received my first CLI six months later. I believe it was $250 or $300. After that first increase, I have requested credit line increases exactly 2 months and 1 day after the last, with each CLI of $500. After I reached $3K the CLI's stopped. Very generous CLI's with this card. Congrats on your new card!

Re: marathon gas card

Anonymous — Tue, 03 May 2016 18:35:47 GMT

Can you tell me which bureau was pulled for your Marathon Visa application? Thanks

Re: marathon gas card

Anonymous — Tue, 03 May 2016 20:13:03 GMT

Equafax. I think I only had a 590 at the time. Good luck!!