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Did you get 6 new accounts to go with those 6 inquiries in the last six months?
Probably not because Barclays was one of them I guess.
Hey dude. With your application history and overall history, I would say just wait another 6 months to be safe. Take that time to let your new accounts age abit and to let the adverse effects of the 6 recent inquiries subside (you should get the points back but they'll still be on your report). Did you recon at all after any of your previous applications? If you did, did they say anything else that led to your denial other than "not enough credit history"?
@Anonymous wrote:
Barclay's was the only denial out of my inquiries. :/ That was the only reason, they were impressed with my 100% on time payments and no baddies at all. They just said they wanted to see more time. I think it's been plenty of time... Lol. Do you think I should app for the Apple Rewards instead to get my foot in the door?
I've heard that card was iffy overall (don't quote me), but if it's one that you'll like and think you'd use a bit then you can go ahead and do that. I don't know if the Sallie Mae MasterCard is easier to get than the general Rewards MasterCard but I'd say give that a shot if you really just want to apply for a card before the year ends and like 5% cashback at grocery stores, gas stations, and Amazon year round. I'm sure you can get that card given the history you provided because my 19 y/o little sister was approved for it for $2,500 with a TU score of 70x, an AAoC of 7 months, 4 inquiries, and no baddies. Not trying to market or anything but if you want to get your foot into Barclays' door, I just want to be transparent about a good possible option for you.
Overall, I think your best options would be either to wait or test the waters once more with a card that's not too difficult to get approved for and one that you'll used. You don't want to add anymore unneccessary inquiries. Don't underestimate the huge difference waiting 6 months can make dude.
@Anonymous wrote:
Barclay's was the only denial out of my inquiries. :/ That was the only reason, they were impressed with my 100% on time payments and no baddies at all. They just said they wanted to see more time. I think it's been plenty of time... Lol. Do you think I should app for the Apple Rewards instead to get my foot in the door?
credit is a marathon not a sprint.....let your accounts age and wait 3-6 more months...
@Anonymous wrote:
Barclay's was the only denial out of my inquiries. :/ That was the only reason, they were impressed with my 100% on time payments and no baddies at all. They just said they wanted to see more time. I think it's been plenty of time... Lol. Do you think I should app for the Apple Rewards instead to get my foot in the door?
I got the Rewaeds and Apple financing both on September 4th. AAoA 4 years, 647 TU fico but I had only one inquiry from T Mobile and only one new account, Macy's. I also got Amazon, Walmart, and Care Credit that month. On December 4th, 3 months to the day after I got the two Barclays I applied for the Travelocity card because I didnt want to try AMEX outright because my Exp isn't great. I was denied for too many recent inquiries (I had 5 now and Barclays was one of them) and too many new accounts (5 new accounts and Barclays was two of them)
My point is that you might have enough history now but you also might have acquired too many inquiries and accounts since that letter from them. I would wait a few more months myself.