Macy credit card

[Anonymous]

Just got denial letter from Macy for store card due to many inquires. I only have 9 in two years. Is there a way to recon ?


I called to recon and was told that I need to remove 5 of inquires before to apply again?

[Anonymous]

I was approved for a card with a lot! Do you have a thin file? Going out on a limb here I'm thinking the representative knows a few things about credit and is it trying to apply them to your profile… where 4 inquiries is an excellent rating but 5 is still good… you don't need excellent credit to get a Macy's card, just excellent credit to get an excellent limit. I would try calling again

[juniornj23]

I was approved for the amex with 11 HP 5k

[Anonymous]

Fordguy88 I only have one 30 days late on file.. I called again and they said they can't approve me because I have 5 hp past two months..

[Anonymous]

They also said they can't overcome the denial decision

[VipreArmed]

Anyone know if you have had an old unpaid account with Macys does that still affect your decision?  I had a Macys account back in 1998 through 2003 for about 300 dollars and I fell behind on it and they closed the account in 04.  Obviously now the card isn't on any of my credit reports (0 chargeoffs) but I was wondering does Macy still keep record of your previous accounts?  Just trying to avoid getting denied for that reason as I believe my scores are good enough to get the store card again (and this time handle it the right way).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[CreditInspired]

I'm not 100% sure but your info most likely is still in their database. I've read somewhere that AmX and Citi keep records seemingly forever. IMHO, since it was only $300, call them and offer to pay it, then try reapplying. The outcome may be positive.

[TiggerDat]

I am going to say no they don't have a memory that far back.  I had a Bon Marche, which they later changed to Macy's, that ended up being charged off and I got a card with them. I might have had a zero balance with that card, but I don't think so.

[VipreArmed]

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@CreditInspired wrote:
I'm not 100% sure but your info most likely is still in their database. I've read somewhere that AmX and Citi keep records seemingly forever. IMHO, since it was only $300, call them and offer to pay it, then try reapplying. The outcome may be positive.

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Thanks. Ironically, Amex is what made me ask this question.  I just added an authorized user to my card and they asked if the person had every defaulted with Amex before and it had me thinking how long does your info stay with these companies.  I almost rather ask them first than take a hit applying and getting denied.  

@TiggerDat - Thats what Im hoping but now I think I'll just see if I can make a general inquiry about it and decide.    Thanks though.  

[Harvey26]

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@Anonymous wrote:
Just got denial letter from Macy for store card due to many inquires. I only have 9 in two years. Is there a way to recon ?


I called to recon and was told that I need to remove 5 of inquires before to apply again?

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OP go apply instore had a friend who applied online and declined due too many inqs went instore and app and was instantly approved.