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Amazon rewards visa by chase

I applied for this card around 6 days ago and was told on the spot (note: this was done thru the amazon site) that my app would require further viewing and would receive a reply in 4 days.

After about two days I decided to call an automated number, which told me it was still under review. Tried after that, getting on the phone with a rep. She was somewhat inclined to helping me because she eagerly asked if I was going to make a purchase right away, I said yes.

She then told me it was still too early to give me an answer as the department was still reviewing my app.

Today I called one of the backdoor numbers and got a gentlemen on the line, after a couple of personal questions such as my address, he then told me I was declined due to not having a long enough credit history.😔

Note: I'm a 22 yr old college student that barely got his first actual CC about two months ago, before that I was/still am as a secondary card holder on my fathers card.


I really wanted to get this card, what do you guys suggest is my next move?

 

edit: I've been on my fathers card as a secondary, having my own duplicate well for over a year if not two.

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Anonymous
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Re: Amazon rewards visa


@Anonymous wrote:

Amazon rewards visa by chase

I applied for this card around 6 days ago and was told on the spot (note: this was done thru the amazon site) that my app would require further viewing and would receive a reply in 4 days.

After about two days I decided to call an automated number, which told me it was still under review. Tried after that, getting on the phone with a rep. She was somewhat inclined to helping me because she eagerly asked if I was going to make a purchase right away, I said yes.

She then told me it was still too early to give me an answer as the department was still reviewing my app.

Today I called one of the backdoor numbers and got a gentlemen on the line, after a couple of personal questions such as my address, he then told me I was declined due to not having a long enough credit history.😔

Note: I'm a 22 yr old college student that barely got his first actual CC about two months ago, before that I was/still am as a secondary card holder on my fathers card.


I really wanted to get this card, what do you guys suggest is my next move?

 

edit: I've been on my fathers card as a secondary, having my own duplicate well for over a year if not two.


an Amazon Store Card Smiley Wink

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ExplicitElicit
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Re: Amazon rewards visa

They refused to approve me for the Amazon visa for the same reason but yet they approved me for the CSP. I really don't understand how they work sometimes. Amazon Store card is what I went with and the financing offers are great.

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Anonymous
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Re: Amazon rewards visa


@ExplicitElicit wrote:

They refused to approve me for the Amazon visa for the same reason but yet they approved me for the CSP. I really don't understand how they work sometimes. Amazon Store card is what I went with and the financing offers are great.


I dont have the Amazon store card.. but.. it can only be used on Amazon.com... So, why do they even produce a physical card? Why not just make it a line of credit..

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ExplicitElicit
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Re: Amazon rewards visa


@Anonymous wrote:

@ExplicitElicit wrote:

They refused to approve me for the Amazon visa for the same reason but yet they approved me for the CSP. I really don't understand how they work sometimes. Amazon Store card is what I went with and the financing offers are great.


I dont have the Amazon store card.. but.. it can only be used on Amazon.com... So, why do they even produce a physical card? Why not just make it a line of credit..


Yes it can only be used on Amazon.com. they don't really produce an actual card more so just a thick piece of paper with you card # on it. If you have an amazon account the card is saved to your account.

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b_diddy
Established Contributor

Re: Amazon rewards visa

 

 


@Anonymous wrote:

@ExplicitElicit wrote:

They refused to approve me for the Amazon visa for the same reason but yet they approved me for the CSP. I really don't understand how they work sometimes. Amazon Store card is what I went with and the financing offers are great.


I dont have the Amazon store card.. but.. it can only be used on Amazon.com... So, why do they even produce a physical card? Why not just make it a line of credit..



Well, it's not much of an actual card ... I just received a preforated paper cut out once approved.  You don't need it again as your account info is stored on Amazon.

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Anonymous
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Re: Amazon rewards visa


@b_diddy wrote:

 

 


@Anonymous wrote:

@ExplicitElicit wrote:

They refused to approve me for the Amazon visa for the same reason but yet they approved me for the CSP. I really don't understand how they work sometimes. Amazon Store card is what I went with and the financing offers are great.


I dont have the Amazon store card.. but.. it can only be used on Amazon.com... So, why do they even produce a physical card? Why not just make it a line of credit..



Well, it's not much of an actual card ... I just received a preforated paper cut out once approved.  You don't need it again as your account info is stored on Amazon.


ahhh i see.. So, it really is an amazon line of credit.. cool!

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chalupaman
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Re: Amazon rewards visa

Here's a tip when it comes to getting in with Chase. Wait until you have 11 months of history and try then. Make sure you get a really good recon person to talk to. Once you get in with them, getting other cards from Chase won't be as hard. I learned that from experience. Also open up a checking account with them if you want. I opened mine up back in late 2013 and even though I don't think it was that big of a factor on getting approved for their cards, I was able to explain that I wanted to have a better relationship with them and stuff on recon when my Chase SW app was still pending.

 

Also if you already have a checking account with Chase, they will even link up the account in your login page if you're approved for a CC down the line.

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Themanwhocan
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Re: Amazon rewards visa


@Anonymous wrote:

Amazon rewards visa by chase

I applied for this card around 6 days ago and was told on the spot (note: this was done thru the amazon site) that my app would require further viewing and would receive a reply in 4 days.

After about two days I decided to call an automated number, which told me it was still under review. Tried after that, getting on the phone with a rep. She was somewhat inclined to helping me because she eagerly asked if I was going to make a purchase right away, I said yes.

She then told me it was still too early to give me an answer as the department was still reviewing my app.

Today I called one of the backdoor numbers and got a gentlemen on the line, after a couple of personal questions such as my address, he then told me I was declined due to not having a long enough credit history.😔

Note: I'm a 22 yr old college student that barely got his first actual CC about two months ago, before that I was/still am as a secondary card holder on my fathers card.


I really wanted to get this card, what do you guys suggest is my next move?

 

edit: I've been on my fathers card as a secondary, having my own duplicate well for over a year if not two.


Right, you have no credit history of your own. Usually you need at least 6 months at an absolute minimum, in order to generate a FICO score. 

 

Wait until you have a year of usage and pay in full each month, then your FICO score should be respectable (mine was 732). And getting credit card approvals takes more than just a score, you need the usage history, and sometimes you need large existing credit limits befroe you are likely to get the best cards. 

 

By the way, why do you even want the Chase Amazon card? The Sallie Mae Rewards Mastercard is much better: https://www.salliemae.com/credit-cards/sallie-mae-card/

 

And no, don't apply for the Sallie Mae right now. Get your year of experience, and many more doors will open.





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