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C6
Regular Contributor

Question about Discover CLI

When requesting a Discover credit limit increase do they use an exiting soft pull they have on file or do they do a fresh pull at time of application?

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dragontears
Senior Contributor

Re: Question about Discover CLI


@C6 wrote:

When requesting a Discover credit limit increase do they use an exiting soft pull they have on file or do they do a fresh pull at time of application?


From memory, they use existing scores (it has been years since I last requested a CLI from them) 

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SoCalGardener
Valued Contributor

Re: Question about Discover CLI


@C6 wrote:

When requesting a Discover credit limit increase do they use an exiting soft pull they have on file or do they do a fresh pull at time of application?


I should know this, as I recently asked for [and received] a CLI on Discover....but I don't! I would *guess* that they need current data--but as long as it's a soft pull, it shouldn't matter, right?

 

You can easily get a definitive answer by asking Discover. They're very friendly and helpful!

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mgood
Valued Contributor

Re: Question about Discover CLI

I've requested a bunch of times and been approved a few times. They've always been soft pulls. They ask for income and how much I pay for rent each time.



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Reviewers
Established Contributor

Re: Question about Discover CLI

It's a soft pulls not hard inquirity and they just ask for income and how much you pay in rent that's about it.

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micvite
Frequent Contributor

Re: Question about Discover CLI


@C6 wrote:

When requesting a Discover credit limit increase do they use an exiting soft pull they have on file or do they do a fresh pull at time of application?


they use the soft pull they have on file. it updates when the "credit score card" updates

Ex: 742, TU: 726, EQ: 733 03/31/2021
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citi best buy visa: $8500
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MunchieMom
Established Member

Re: Question about Discover CLI

Super easy. Gave it a shot... 1k CLI increase. If accepted, they give you the credit immediately but it takes a few days for the app to catch up on screen.

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Reviewers
Established Contributor

Re: Question about Discover CLI

@MunchieMom Congratulations on your Discover CLI!

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SouthJamaica
Mega Contributor

Re: Question about Discover CLI


@C6 wrote:

When requesting a Discover credit limit increase do they use an exiting soft pull they have on file or do they do a fresh pull at time of application?


Existing soft pull.


Total revolving limits 741200 (620700 reporting) FICO 8: EQ 701 TU 704 EX 685

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Herestohoping19
New Contributor

Re: Question about Discover CLI

I tested this just recently prior to pulling my annual report and it would appear they use an existing soft pull as there was not a new soft pull listed as far as I can tell. Just figured id share that info as always YMMV and this is just what happened to me.

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