topic Re: Why does Barclays hate me? in Credit Card Applications

Why does Barclays hate me?

Emily0212 — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:14:04 GMT

Never ever had a card with them before. I understand Citi, AMEX and Chase being difficult but Barclays?

This is what I have. Just came out of a 2 year gardening. Around 20% util, is that why they are being picky??? No lates ever. $30k student loans, no mortgage. AAoA stinks for sure. Real FICOs in my signature - Barclays is pulling my TU. Each has 4 or 5 INQ - 5 others just fell off recently. Recon didn't work! I hate calling for recon too, I know you have to but I HATE IT. I'm so awkward and it never works.

VS $500

Lowes $500

Discover (gave me $5,100 2 years ago when my Cap1 Platinum was around $1,200) still at $5,100

Cap1 Platinum (old credit steps) $4000

Cap1 QS1 (still in credit steps LOL) $850

QVC $1,400

Kohls $300

Target $1,000

Amazon Store Card $1,200

Walmart - just approved - $1,200

BoA - just approved - wheeee! - $2,000

PSECU personal loan - $3,000 ($2,300 remaining due, should I be calculating that in my util?)

Re: Why does Barclays hate me?

killer_queen229 — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:16:48 GMT

I heard they are inquiry and app sensitive. They may also not like that you still owe on the loan. I like the Sallie Mae WMC but with the way they are about new accounts and inquiries I'll never bother.

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killer_queen229 — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:18:15 GMT

And I personally don't think Chase, Citi and Amex are hard to get cards with but I can't speak for anyone else.

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Jerry45 — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:37:06 GMT

Not a big fan of Barclay's myself. Try the other banks

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Jamex — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:33:47 GMT

Sorry to hear that - I've had great luck with Barclays, but two things jumped out. They are not only inquiry sensitive, but also new-account sensitive. You said your AAoA is low - were several of the accounts you listed opened in the past year and/or past 6 months? If so, that might be what's hurting you.

I'd try waiting 6-12 months, let some inquiries roll off and your new accounts age. My experience has been that once you are in they are very generous, but they do seem to be picky about people who appear to be rapidly acquiring several new TLs.

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Anonymous — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:37:16 GMT

got approved 2200 with a mid 600 TU score, i had only 1 inq that time if it matters

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chalupaman — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:51:06 GMT

How many cards of those were opened up in the last six months? There's your answer.

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Anonymous — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:56:29 GMT

Barclays is very touchy and they watch accounts like the NSA, it's pretty annoying. They just cut my limit because I had too many inquiries. It took me a while to get in also, just depends on the card you go for ultimately.

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Anonymous — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:05:53 GMT

Barclays puzzles me. I got in with 620 at the time, 20 inq, and bunch of unpaid baddies from 5+ years ago. Started at 500, and reconnect CLI to 1000 at two months.

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barthooper — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:57:09 GMT

With TU that high it must be the new accounts. I got the Barclay's Rewards last Jan as my first card, also with about 30k in student loan debt, TU was 670ish and only got a call about verifying my address. About 4 months later I got the Sallie Mae instantly approved.

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Santi78342 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 03:53:05 GMT

I'm estimating your balances are around $3,500 total? Is that all on one card or a few? I'm kind of confused because your scores are pretty low especially after gardening for two years.

How many new accounts have you opened since leaving the garden?

Re: Why does Barclays hate me?

Anonymous — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:56:13 GMT

@Emily0212 wrote:
Never ever had a card with them before. I understand Citi, AMEX and Chase being difficult but Barclays?

This is what I have. Just came out of a 2 year gardening. Around 20% util, is that why they are being picky??? No lates ever. $30k student loans, no mortgage. AAoA stinks for sure. Real FICOs in my signature - Barclays is pulling my TU. Each has 4 or 5 INQ - 5 others just fell off recently. Recon didn't work! I hate calling for recon too, I know you have to but I HATE IT. I'm so awkward and it never works.

VS $500
Lowes $500
Discover (gave me $5,100 2 years ago when my Cap1 Platinum was around $1,200) still at $5,100
Cap1 Platinum (old credit steps) $4000
Cap1 QS1 (still in credit steps LOL) $850
QVC $1,400
Kohls $300
Target $1,000
Amazon Store Card $1,200
Walmart - just approved - $1,200
BoA - just approved - wheeee! - $2,000
PSECU personal loan - $3,000 ($2,300 remaining due, should I be calculating that in my util?)

I am a new to Barclays. I researched them on the forum before applying for their Ring credit card. According to the forum, they are cautious of new accounts and a lot of inquiries. Allowing your accounts to age would be a good strategy. While your waiting for your AAoA to increase, your inquiries will be aging too. I would visit the garden while your accounts and inquires are aging. Good luck!!!

Re: Why does Barclays hate me?

Emily0212 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:04:19 GMT

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Emily0212 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:03:55 GMT

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Rick636 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:50:40 GMT

Try the Frontier card by Barclay. I have tried almost every card from them and last week I try this one and I got it with 2,500 limit. I paid the $15 to rush the card had it in 4 days.

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Anonymous — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:18:39 GMT

I recently after having the card for 1.5 months requested a CLI...denied, but the reason they gave me was kind of strange...

"You have too much available credit on other cards" ...my limit with them is $1500, I racked up about $1000 in charges and PIF. Why does it matter that I have credit available on other cards as many others on here have others cards with huge limits and still manage to get increases.

When I first applied, it was back in Novemeber with only 2 months of 'rebuild' and 2-3 cards reporting, they said I needed to show more history and positive payments. They always commend people on there rebuilding stages and are typically easy to recon with. They like to ask questions, you should be prepared with answers. They asked me about my past collection accounts, I simply said I lost my job and a serious death in the family. They were understanding and said show some more history and try again in about 6 months.

Long story short, I tried again 3 months later, got denied and had to recon. Same ol story, asked me about my baddies, I rebuttled and told them what happened. They did say "I can see you have been making an effort to rebuild your credit and can see you've been making payments on other cards on time. Instantly approved for $1k, called 20 minutes later and requested a CLI, which they added another +$500. My scores at the time were low 600's, as they are now. Utilization was roughly 6% overall. AAOA like 2 years maybe + 5-7 INQ. They asked about my inquiries as well, I just told them I am trying to rebuild and I understand you take some dings in the process and that is why I had X amount of INQ, he was very understanding. It can definitely be a hit or miss, they want to approve you but you have to almost make them feel easy and comofrtable in doing so. I had to sweet talk them and didn't mind putting in the effort to recon and try my best as it was in my best interest to do so.

Good luck and I hope it all works out for you!

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Anonymous — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 09:07:50 GMT

Barclay is weird I got approved for chase freedom and barclay rewards in the same day chase gave me a 2k cl and barclay only 500, I called them right away amd asked for a higher cl and got denied **bleep**!

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Anonymous — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 16:49:34 GMT

I got approved last week with 8 new accounts two months almost three months old and had 11 inquiry's on tu and fico was only 614 I have a post on here if u haven't seen it they gave me 1000.00 on rewards mc. I had an awesome young lady that really helped me get it too I'd keep calling back and my limits were no more than 500.00 on my other accounts

Re: Why does Barclays hate me?

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 16:51:15 GMT

Oh and I have 2 unpaid collections on tu too

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Booboo71 — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 01:58:56 GMT

Listen let me tell you, if you want Chase, citi or Amex I suggest you apply before applying with them! I had a card back in 2013 with them (not a strong score at the time) and a few blemishes I was/still am in the rebuilding phase on my credit. I made the mistake of apping for a few cards and being approved for a few and Barclays closed my account, for that reason. My husband who has steller credit just recently had one of his barclay cards closed for new accounts opened and no activity on the card that was closed! He had the card for a little over 3 years. I told him he should just close the priceline card down before they decided to close that one to for inactivity! At the end of the day I have my Chase and BOA cards that I use and I find them more beneficial and more accomadating then having a credit company watching my every move and closing my account because I wanted to establish some credit. I know everyones situation is different and some will swear that Barclays is the best but for some Barclays can be a nightmare to deal with.

Good luck and I hope you get what you seek Just my 2 cents.