The Definitive Amex 3X CLI Guide

[DU556]

Called. I jumped the gun. 180 after June 11th. Close but no cigar.

[Reeflex]

Hey all, so I have a combined total of 3 Amex cards 1 with a high CL and 6 months old and 2 other with $2k which I got on the same day, in a couple days I will reach a month on them, my question is once I reach a month on both of them should I apply for a CLI at the same time?

[Anonymous]

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@Reeflex wrote:

Hey all, so I have a combined total of 3 Amex cards 1 with a high CL and 6 months old and 2 other with $2k which I got on the same day, in a couple days I will reach a month on them, my question is once I reach a month on both of them should I apply for a CLI at the same time?

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As far as I'm aware these are the rules for CLIs with Amex

1.  You must have the card for at least 60 days before requesting a CLI.  So in your case one month is not enough for the two new accounts.

2.  Amex considers all your cards issued by them as one account, and you can only qualify for a CLI on one card every 180 days.  So again in your case you cannot apply for two CLIs at the same time.

[Anonymous]

I have a question re: Amex 3x CLI.  Once a CLI is granted, are you precluded from CLI on other Amex cards?  Are CLI granted once per card every 6 months?  I ask because I was denied a CLI on my BCP card and my 90 days are due June 7th.  If granted, do I have to wait 6 months to request a CLI on my other card (Amex Everyday Card Preferred)?

thanks

[BH1985]

Yes, it’s a minimum of 6 months between increases per account, not per card.

[DemonHusker]

Went ahead and tried yesterday for the 3X increase on my Bonvoy Brilliant (Luxury) and was approved. Went from the standard $3,100 to $9,000(I like round numbers). I was denied last two times, but my EX score has risen to 685 since the last time so that might have helped.

[pinkandgrey]

I know this has been discussed before, but I can’t find the thread to save my life lol. If YOU turn down an offered CLI, how long until you can request again?

[swpopham]

I activated my BCP and went grocery shopping then hit the CLI button and got the 7-10 day message. No dice yet.

[Anonymous]

If you just activated it, that sounds like you've had the account for less than 61 days... so a CLI request would be met with a denial by default.

[Anonymous]

I searched this thread some and am unsure of how it would apply to my situation so here's what I'm working with and a couple questions:

I opened an AMEX Everyday card on 05/15/18 and was only given a $500 SL. PIF every month and on 11/28/18, AMEX gave me an automatic CLI of $500 so my limit is now $1000.

My question is if I want to do the 3x request, would it be 3x the $500 or 3x the $1000?

Also, would it be a SP or HP for their CLI?