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Thinking about taking another crack at the Custom Cash

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JNA1
Valued Contributor

Thinking about taking another crack at the Custom Cash

I app'd for the Custom Cash in June, at which I was 2/3, 2/6, and 4/12 for new accounts. We had just bought a new car, so I tried to slip in there before it reported, but I was denied. Fast forward to now, I just approved for a $32,500 Affinity Cash Rewards card, but it hasn't reported yet. Im thinking of trying again before it does. I'm currently 0/3, 0/6, and 2/12 with the Affinity card reporting, but I do have a fresh INQ from 8 days ago. I've seen the 0/5 day INQ rule, so I should be past that. 

What I'm wondering based on DPs, what is Citi going to frown on the most? If it is new accounts within 6 mos, I look pretty good right now. If it recent INQs are most important, then I don't look so good became I have the EX INQ in June from Citi and another last week from Affinity. 

Would going again be a dumb move? 😂

Our credit card journey started 3/2018

Hover over cards to see limits and usage. Total CL - $584,600. Cash Back and SUBs earned as of 9/1/22- $15292.65
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FinStar
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Thinking about taking another crack at the Custom Cash

Keep in mind that these "rules" are only soft guidances. No one really knows what the algorithms will really do until you submit the app. But, since it's been roughly ~4 months since your last attempt, there seems to be some good distance and improvements on the inquiries front.  What was the reason the cited in June?

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JNA1
Valued Contributor

Re: Thinking about taking another crack at the Custom Cash


@FinStar wrote:

Keep in mind that these "rules" are only soft guidances. No one really knows what the algorithms will really do until you submit the app. But, since it's been roughly ~4 months since your last attempt, there seems to be some good distance and improvements on the inquiries front.  What was the reason the cited in June?


Too many recently opened accounts (2/6, 4/12) 

 

Too many accounts with balances (6 of 11 reporting) 

 

Too few revolving bank accounts (11 CC accounts - this one makes no sense) 

Our credit card journey started 3/2018

Hover over cards to see limits and usage. Total CL - $584,600. Cash Back and SUBs earned as of 9/1/22- $15292.65
CU Memberships

Goal Cards:

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M_Smart007
Legendary Contributor

Re: Thinking about taking another crack at the Custom Cash

@JNA1,

I was denied when the Custom Cash came out, burned another HP (Plenty available per @Gmood1 Smiley LOL)

"too many new accts. and inquiries"

So I am going to take the PC route, that @CreditCuriosity so plainly explained (can't PC directly from a DC to CC.)

I really do not need (2) Double Cash cards anymore.

 

Also won't have to worry about getting stuck with a low SL!

Have less than 50 days left, then I can PC AA MileUp to CC.

 

(click image to enlarge)(click image to enlarge)

 

Sorry for anything OT

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JNA1
Valued Contributor

Re: Thinking about taking another crack at the Custom Cash


@M_Smart007 wrote:

@JNA1,

I was denied when the Custom Cash came out, burned another HP (Plenty available per @Gmood1 Smiley LOL)

"too many new accts. and inquiries"

So I am going to take the PC route, that @CreditCuriosity so plainly explained (can't PC directly from a DC to CC.)

I really do not need (2) Double Cash cards anymore.

 

Also won't have to worry about getting stuck with a low SL!

Have less than 50 days left, then I can PC AA MileUp to CC.

 

(click image to enlarge)(click image to enlarge)

 

Sorry for anything OT


That's awesome! You get to get the card you want without burning the HP and a new account hit. 

 

Our credit card journey started 3/2018

Hover over cards to see limits and usage. Total CL - $584,600. Cash Back and SUBs earned as of 9/1/22- $15292.65
CU Memberships

Goal Cards:

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JNA1
Valued Contributor

Re: Thinking about taking another crack at the Custom Cash

So I guess @FinStar can come kill this thang, because I woke up feeling lucky! 😂😂

 

 

Custom Cash Approved for $6800 @ 16.99% ! 

https://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Card-Approvals/Citi-Custom-Cash-Approved-6800-16-99/m-p/6423...

Our credit card journey started 3/2018

Hover over cards to see limits and usage. Total CL - $584,600. Cash Back and SUBs earned as of 9/1/22- $15292.65
CU Memberships

Goal Cards:

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M_Smart007
Legendary Contributor

Re: Thinking about taking another crack at the Custom Cash

@JNA1, Yes, good point! .. The only thing I'll miss is the SUBSmiley Sad

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CreditCuriosity
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Thinking about taking another crack at the Custom Cash

Locked due to approval thread created land inked above.  Congrats.

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