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Last week while making a deposit at my bank (SunTrust), the teller mentioned that I had an offer to apply for a SunTrust credit card. I told her that I wasn't sure what she meant and her response was that the bank has "offered" me the opportunity to apply. I was reluctant and told her that I would call back and let her know at a later time. Here are the reason I passed up the "offer" to apply. 1. I don't have the best credit. I'm recovering from a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Currently I have a 670 credit score from Experian and Transunion. I have about $4,000 in credit card debts and excellent payment history since opening my charge accounts about 4 years ago. I also have a car loan that I acquired about 3 years ago and that balance is about $13,000. My payment history is also excellent thru that finance company. I have 2 capital one cc's, 2 credit one cc's, a victorias secret, amex, and a jared card. My interest rates are ridiculously high for the credit one and capital one cards. I'd like to apply for the mastercard with suntrust, to transfer the high interest balances to ST card. BUT I'm afraid to apply only to be denied, then I'm hit with a hard inquiry. What are my chances at getting approved thru the "offer" SunTrust mentioned to me last week. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!
If you don't need, i would pass and work on getting the balances down more.
If you're trying to get it for helping your UTL, that would make sense...BUT, i would try with a bank that would give you a high starting CL if this bank is known for not giving those out.
Gmood1 - Thanks so much for your feedback. I really want to get rid of those high interest credit cards. I've been a faithful suntrust customer for 20 years. I'm going to think on it a little longer before I make a decision. Those high interest cards are making it difficult for me to pay them off. Thanks again for the feedback!
OP. I got the card 6 months ago. 2 yrs post BK. I was with them for 6-7 yrs prior to going to Chase for the $300 checking account bonus. Once the BK was over and I joined here. I saw Chase wont deal with BK's. I drove across the street. Same CSR was there when I closed my ST account. Told her I want to come back. Open Checking, Savings, and applied for the card. Instant $5800 CL. Fico Bankcard was 714. Pulled only EQ. Good Luck. Love the card and the 10% for depositing cash back.