topic Re: Do I stand a chance with Amex in Credit Cards

Do I stand a chance with Amex

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:48:41 GMT

I had an amex card about 15 years ago that was charged off. I paid the balance in whole about 6 months ago. I elected not to get into the oasis program . Do I stand a chance getting a regular blue or clear card or has amex blacklisted me forever ??

Re: Do I stand a chance with Amex

visorboy1974 — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:50:14 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I had an amex card about 15 years ago that was charged off. I paid the balance in whole about 6 months ago. I elected not to get into the oasis program . Do I stand a chance getting a regular blue or clear card or has amex blacklisted me forever ??

I think as long as you paid up, you have a chance. No guarantees, but the PIF keeps the door open for you.

Re: Do I stand a chance with Amex

UFGuy2006 — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:52:22 GMT

@visorboy1974 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
I had an amex card about 15 years ago that was charged off. I paid the balance in whole about 6 months ago. I elected not to get into the oasis program . Do I stand a chance getting a regular blue or clear card or has amex blacklisted me forever ??
I think as long as you paid up, you have a chance. No guarantees, but the PIF keeps the door open for you.

+1.

Re: Do I stand a chance with Amex

CS800 — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:13:09 GMT

With AMEX there is no logic as to what will work although having PIF their charge off will help. I know of two very good examples where :

Example 1:

Person 1 charged off with a $2200 balance in 1997 and got approved in 2009 for an AMEX gold - He PIF in 2000

Example 2:

Person 2 charged off in 1995 with a $350 balance and got denied this year for an AMEX Zync - PIF in 1997

Go figure.

I myself closed my account in good standing with them in 2005 since I wasnt using it. I know when the time comes for me to apply, I'd still be very nervous even though me and AMEX parted ways amicably.But an AMEX for me will be mostly for the back dating.

LEt us know how it turns out.

Re: Do I stand a chance with Amex

ShootingStar — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:24:25 GMT

And there are also people whom never PIF and were approved. No rhyme or reason.