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The Definitive Amex 3X CLI Guide

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Gregory1776
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Re: The Definitive Amex 3X CLI Guide


@Anonymouswrote:

I applied for the BCE end of october with a 727 fico. Ive used the card regularly, hit my 1k pretty quickly and pay off every month. Income is 140k. My utilization across all my cards sits at about 9%. My fico now is 722 so 5pts lower. I want to go buy a good tv and want to ask for the 3x cli. Idk why im so afraid to do this but i am! Of course  was afraid to even apply for the card to begin with but was instantly approved for 10k. Should i go ahead and ask for 30k or should I keep it lower so they dont need me to send in all sorts of stuff? I dont mind sending them what they need but id rather just get the instant approval. I was told if they ask for it that i can back out and put in lower amounts in increments of 1k  until they approve. Ugh..what should i do! lol


You should ask for the 30K. Bet you’d get it. If they ask for the IV, give it to them, or hit the back space:

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And ask for 29...28...etc. 

 

with an income of 140K I’m sure you’ll get it. And they gave you a nice SL!

 



Experian [809] TransUnion [823] Equifax [826]

Total Revolving Limits [$224,000]

PenFed Loan: $679/$8,000
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Anonymous
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Re: The Definitive Amex 3X CLI Guide

@Gregory1776

Thank you, that's good to hear! The 6 month wait begins.
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Anonymous
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@tracy33

I think your chances are great for the 3x increase. My starting limit was 10k as well. I know YMMV, but I think you should give it a shot. Worse case scenario, back out and lower your request.
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Anonymous
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Re: The Definitive Amex 3X CLI Guide

Great guide!   

 

I've had $2500 with blue cash everyday for 5 years.  Today, asked for CLI $7500, instant approval.  Experian @ 704.

 

Good deal!

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Raiderguy8
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Re: The Definitive Amex 3X CLI Guide

On January 21st, I was approved for the BCE at a starting limit of $10K.  I did not want to go for the full $30K because I did not want to go through the hassle of an IV.  Also, I was concerned that my salary of $65K might raise some eyebrows with that amount of a limit request increase.  So, I went with an amount that I never even dreamed about two years ago when I started my credit journey but felt could realistically be approved which was $22K.  Instantly approved.  Not bad at all. 

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Anonymous
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Ohhh boy, Ok, Im about to go for it. Pray for me! Ill check back in after and let u know how i made out! Gahhh!

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Anonymous
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@tracy33

I know that feeling all too well when I went for it the other day. Good luck!
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Anonymous
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APPROVED FOR 30K!!! Wow..why is that so nerve wrecking?!?! Guess I'm going to go get my new TV tomorrow afterall! 

THANK YOU ALL for your input! You always put my mind at ease before going for these! 

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Raiderguy8
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Re: The Definitive Amex 3X CLI Guide

Congrats!

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Anonymous
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@tracy33

Yes! Congratulations! Nerve wrecking huh?

Go to the previous page, and see Gregory's response to my 30k approval post and look at his suggestion for the next step.
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