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American Express and Discover after bankruptcy

Just want to let people out there know that I was approved for an American Express everyday card with a 2000k limit and also a Discover It card with 1500k limit today. I had a chapter 7 discharged In May of 2012 and Discover was included in the Bk. My credit scores from all 3 bureaus were in the 670 to 680 range. I've worked hard to obtain these cards so just want to share my story and success with everyone.
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Scupra
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Re: American Express and Discover after bankruptcy

Huge congrats to you on your new cards! It always feels great when you achieve a goal Smiley Happy
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medicgrrl
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Re: American Express and Discover after bankruptcy

Congrats!!


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AverageJoesCredit
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Super impressive on getting Amex 5 years postSmiley Happy. Burning Disco and getting back in , no easy task, treat them well and watch them growSmiley Happy Great job!
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Anonymous
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Never thought I would be able to get another Discover card since I owed them over 8k when I filed chapter 7 in 2012. I tried about 18 months ago and was only approved for a secured card. Just tried their pre approval site which isn't the most accurate but when I entered my name and social it automatically filled in my address so I gave it a shot and was approved for the Discover It card with 1500 CL. Almost the same scenario for the American Express card. I've worked hard over the past 5 years starting with secured cards immediately after BK. I have several cards now including the Venture and Quicksilver so anything is possible. I've been reading these forums for the past 3 years and now I have my chance to share my positive experience. So yes you can get a Discover or American Express credit card post bankruptcy
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Anonymous
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Congrats! 

I must admit, I was WAY more excited about my Discover approval than my Amex. 

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Guyatthebeach
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@Anonymous wrote:
Just want to let people out there know that I was approved for an American Express everyday card with a 2000k limit and also a Discover It card with 1500k limit today. I had a chapter 7 discharged In May of 2012 and Discover was included in the Bk. My credit scores from all 3 bureaus were in the 670 to 680 range. I've worked hard to obtain these cards so just want to share my story and success with everyone.

Congratulations!!!!!!

 

I got back into Amex's good graces at the 5 year mark!!!!  To me, that was the point where I felt like I have bounced back from my bankruptcy!

 

Keep up the good work!

 

Guyatthebeach

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DaveInAZ
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@Guyatthebeach wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:
Just want to let people out there know that I was approved for an American Express everyday card with a 2000k limit and also a Discover It card with 1500k limit today. I had a chapter 7 discharged In May of 2012 and Discover was included in the Bk. My credit scores from all 3 bureaus were in the 670 to 680 range. I've worked hard to obtain these cards so just want to share my story and success with everyone.

Congratulations!!!!!!

 

I got back into Amex's good graces at the 5 year mark!!!!  To me, that was the point where I felt like I have bounced back from my bankruptcy!

 

Keep up the good work!

 

Guyatthebeach


My BK7 was discharged 1/31/2011, so I started checking the Amex pre-qual last year, nothing for me. Then magically in Feb. it started giving me pre-approval for BCE after the 6 year mark. I waited until late April to app. and was floored with the $15k SL. But the strangest thing is that when the card arrived it says "Member since 1978" - I know I've never had an Amex card before, and in 1978 I would have been 17 and working on a ranch in CO, so I don't think so. But, I'm not going to argue about it with them. Smiley Wink

 

Congrats, Stevenrf23 - glad to see your hard work at rebuilding paid off. The secured card with Discover no doubt helped. I went the secured card route with BoA which was included in my BK, and now 2 years later it's a Cash Rewards credit card with $1800 CL - one of my smaller limits but as I just use it for 3% rewards on gas, so it works for me.

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Anonymous
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Congrats!!! 

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Anonymous
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thanks for sharing that's very encouraging as I too had Discover in my BK and have similar scores though you're a bit further out from your BK...congrats!

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