New Amex Gold Card -- Apply?

[CosmoKramer-]

I am interested in applying for the new Amex Gold Card that came out today. My question is, are you more or less likely to be approved for a newly released card? I would assume more people would be applying since it is new, and I was curious if this affects approval odds? 

I am thinking of applying (avg credit score between all bureaus is 668, AaoA = 7 years, HI in last 12 months = 3) but was wondering the affect of a new card. I did not show any prequalifications, but have also never applied for an Amex card. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. 

[Streetervillelady]

Actually the card isn't new.  The original 'charge' card has been updated.  You can go to AMEX pre-qualifications.  It won't effect your scores.

[CosmoKramer-]

I see, thank you. If it is showing that I am not pre-qualified would there still be a chance that I could be approved. Credit Seasame said "Excellent approval odds" for that card, but I know they are not always accurate. Thank you 

[Streetervillelady]

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@CosmoKramer- wrote:

I see, thank you. If it is showing that I am not pre-qualified would there still be a chance that I could be approved. Credit Seasame said "Excellent approval odds" for that card, but I know they are not always accurate. Thank you 

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You're right about Credit Seasame.  The AMEX Gold is a charge card not a credit card.  I've read that the underwriting criteria is not as strict with charge cards.  Nothing ventured nothing gained.......

[Streetervillelady]

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@CosmoKramer- wrote:

I see, thank you. If it is showing that I am not pre-qualified would there still be a chance that I could be approved. Credit Seasame said "Excellent approval odds" for that card, but I know they are not always accurate. Thank you 

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If you decide to apply, others have used an incognito window and received the 50K SUM offer! 

[Anonymous]

what is the incognito window?

[Streetervillelady]

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@Anonymous wrote:

what is the incognito window?

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It's a window in Chrome (all browsers have a form of it) that allows you to browse the web in private.  

[PointsBonus]

The charge cards are easier than the revolvers and also a great way to get in with AMEX. You should not have a problem with an approval with your data points.

Also, the 50,000 is worth it !

[Anonymous]

I logged in this morning after reading about this 'new' gold card (the rose gold I guess).  Went to cards, apply, selected it, and was informed I was preapproved.  So I clicked the button, got my new card number/CID/exp date and now will wait for it to arrive.  I can only assume its because Ive been BCE for about 18 months and my scores are all at 800 or higher now.

[Anonymous]

Once you see that you are preapproved do you exit the regular browser and go to an incognito browser to get the higher 50k sign up bonus?