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Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

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estukay
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Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

Hello all,

 

last week I went to Sam's Club to buy some things and was not expecting to be prequalified for thier mastercard at the register.

I decided to pass and look up the benefits and found it's a 5% cash back on gas! I was surprised and tempted since my highest gas cash back card is the BankAmericard with 3% (Excluding Chase and Discover's rotational category)

 

Anyway, my question is if I have a good chance at getting the card and if it's worth an inquiry.

 

I attached the prequalification paper they gave me.SAMS CLUB PREQUAL.jpg

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cr101
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Re: Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

how did they obtain your info? do you have some type of card with them?

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estukay
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Re: Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

No, I only have their membership card and I am not the original owner, I was added by my mom since I use their gas station quiet a bit.

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cr101
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Re: Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

in that case, i wouldn't go for it...unless you know you have good credit. i just saw the #s again and it says the cl is 8k w 2k avail today. would you normally get approved for that type of line? also, i'd consider what info of yours they actually have to prequalify you (ssn, etc). doesn't sound like a sure thing to me.

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ZackAttack
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Re: Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

Do you head through a cashier lane or self-service lane???

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estukay
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Re: Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

I went to the cash resgister.

 

Not sure how they got my info, but my average credit lines average about 16 k, and my credit score is 756 TU, 752 EXP.

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Guyatthebeach
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Re: Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

Estukay, 

 

That is pretty solid!  The card is worth it just for the 5% cash back.

 

Guyatthebeach

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mikesonthemend
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Re: Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

If you already have a Sychrony card of any stripe, I would consider this golden.




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estukay
New Contributor

Re: Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

What if I don't?

 

I have no store cards of any kind, and no synchrony cards?

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Guyatthebeach
Valued Contributor

Re: Sam's Club MasterCard PreQualified at Register Question

Estukay,

 

If it were me and I didn't already have the Sam's MC, I would go for it.  The only thing you have to lose is a HP. 

Guyatthebeach

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