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AMEX Optima Approved (Finally)

bicboiOD — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:21:13 GMT

SL: $1,000.00

After a very long and rather difficult experience with dealing with multiple departments about updates for this card (see my other post here)

Received a HP from AMEX on Experian last night, checked the status online application and saw this:

They seemed to have backdated when they "received" the application even though every rep from New Accounts could not confirm whether or not it was even received, and one person even suggested I send in another application (which I did via overnight shipping..)

Called in this morning and asked if I could have the card overnight shipped, which they said they could not do since the application was already processed.. Instead it would be coming in about 3-5 days via USPS First Class mail.

Also the rep mentioned that, after the 12 month period with the Optima, I would have to cancel the card in order to be considered for some of their other cards. But I've read on some other forums that you can still hold the Optima and be approved still? (Unless this has now changed recently or if anyone can provide some DPs, that would be helpful!)

Just a DP for anyone that's still waiting on either their application to be mailed in or waiting for their card, just know that they had a technical issue with updating their systems which reflect whether or not the application has been received or not.

Here's my timeline post if you guys want to refer to it!

Well I can atleast finally begin "gardening" for the next year and get back into a BIG BOY AMEX!

Re: AMEX Optima Approved (Finally)

AllZero — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:25:42 GMT

Congratulations on your approval!

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Credit4Growth — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:30:50 GMT

Congratulations on the Amex Optima approval, your 3rd revolver! 👍

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gdale6 — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:35:59 GMT

Grats on getting back in good graces with Amex

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Red1Blue — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:28:14 GMT

Congrats for your Optima Approval

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JoeLuvsHisCredit — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:56:09 GMT

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BAD_UP — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:51:03 GMT

Congrats on your Amex Optima Approval🎉👍

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cashorcharge — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:02:17 GMT

That's terrific! Congratulations on your AMEX approval!! 🎉🥂

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randomguy1 — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:02:22 GMT

Congrats for gettiing back in the door with AMEX. Way to be persistent.

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Dryzzt23 — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:22:48 GMT

Congratulations on your Optima approval!

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2ski — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:02:46 GMT

Congratulations!

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M_Smart007 — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:06:10 GMT

Congratulations!

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Anonymous — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:43:34 GMT

Congrats

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PointsBonus — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:21:54 GMT

Welcome back home!

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CreditAggie — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:23:27 GMT

Congratulations on your Amex Optima approval!

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Getty59 — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:26:39 GMT

Congrats on the approval! 👍

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kidink1911 — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:26:46 GMT

Congrats in your AMEX Optima approval!!

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Anonymous — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:13:23 GMT

Sweet. You're heading in the right direction.

Re: AMEX Optima Approved (Finally)

bicboiOD — Mon, 24 May 2021 19:52:21 GMT

Finally came in yesterday! Excited to be back with AMEX.

Any suggestions on how I should use this? (CL: $1000)

Does AMEX like heavy spending with PIF?
Should I let it report a small balance and PIF by due date?
Heavy spending but PIF before statement cuts?
Sock drawer/ small charges recurrent charges and autopay to always PIF?

Just trying to figure out how I want to spread my spending across my cards, since my Discover It Secured is going to primarily be my driver with the cashback match on its first year. But I also want to show AMEX some love that by the time my 1 year hits, I can hopefully get approved for some of their core revolvers.

Re: AMEX Optima Approved (Finally)

CreditMagic7 — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:13:35 GMT

Congratulations on the new Amex Optima approval!