topic Re: Amex 2nd Card App in Credit Cards

Amex 2nd Card App

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:09:37 GMT

I've read some information on this but nothing really definitive. I wanted to apply for a 2nd amex card, maybe the cash magnet or blue. My question is I just got my 2x cli bump last Saturday. Is there any do's or don't when it comes to applying for the second card? IE, specific time to wait, is it a SP or HP? Thanks for any info!

Re: Amex 2nd Card App

polaris2011 — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:35:49 GMT

While I don't know for sure what's typical, and YMMV always, I received my 61-day cli on 1 of my 2 revolvers and about a couple of weeks later Amex began to pre-approve me for some of their other cards through their account website. I would start there if I were you, checking every few days or so. That said, although I was pre-approved I was not allowed to apply until I hit the 90-day mark (which is today!) and my application was canceled (not denied) instantly but I was told to call back on day 91.

Congrats on your 2x CLI!

Re: Amex 2nd Card App

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:48:48 GMT

Thank you! I'm trying to find the pre-approved offers but can't seem to locate it on their site when I'm logged in. That's probably because I'm not approved for any yet lol. Do you happen to have a screenshot of where it would be?

Re: Amex 2nd Card App

polaris2011 — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 01:11:44 GMT

"Cards>Personal Cards>Check for Pre-qualified Offers", see below.

You can also select "Apply Now" for the card you're interested in. Two things will happen in my experience: You get a "Yay, you're pre-approved message" or something vague about "expanding your portfolio". Generally, you want to ignore the second message as it's likely you won't be approved, but YMMV, although I'm not certain yet if the first one is a sure thing. I find out tomorrow!!!

Re: Amex 2nd Card App

Anonymous — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 01:17:37 GMT

Yeah I see that now. And it don't show any offers just apply. But it's only been a week tomorrow after my cli so it may be awhile before they offer me something new lol does the you're pre-qualified message look like the ones before you get an account?

Re: Amex 2nd Card App

HighAchiever — Sun, 26 May 2019 23:50:15 GMT

I know this is old, but for the sake of assisting someone else... OP, you have to click on the apply button to see if you are pre-approved or if you get some other message!