With your scores, I wouldn't hesitate applying to both cards. They're with different banks, and it's unlikely that you get declined by either one (assuming you don't have any income or other issues). Verification is also common for people who haven't applied for a card in a long time, so waiting even up to a week is common.
[2/2019]
Actually it doesn't quite work that way.
You need to show use of your credit cards. That doesn't mean carrying a balance. It means allowing some usage to report.
I still believe you'll be fine. Call them again and asked what your next step is. Normally with Citi, they transfer to a UW for verification. Once verified, they approve you for the card.
From what you described, there hasn't been much movement on your credit file. It can be a red flag to the lenders. For reasons I don't understand, they assume your identity may have been stolen.
You'll likely receive a letter requesting you call in and speak with someone for verification.
You need to show use of your credit cards. That doesn't mean carrying a balance. It means allowing some usage to report.
I still believe you'll be fine. Call them again and asked what your next step is. Normally with Citi, they transfer to a UW for verification. Once verified, they approve you for the card.
From what you described, there hasn't been much movement on your credit file. It can be a red flag to the lenders. For reasons I don't understand, they assume your identity may have been stolen.
You'll likely receive a letter requesting you call in and speak with someone for verification.
Yes, that's right.
I always get a UW in Kentucky.
Hopefully they'll go ahead and complete your application.
Good deal on allowing your balances to report!😀
I always get a UW in Kentucky.
Hopefully they'll go ahead and complete your application.
Good deal on allowing your balances to report!😀
@Anonymous wrote:Hello All,
I have not applied for a CC in years. I always wanted an AADvantage card but have held off as my credit needed to be repaired. I have two CC's now ($5k limit each). I carry no balance at the end of the month and I actually rarely use one of them. My credit is the best it has ever been and its time to choose a card. Its between Southwest Priority or American Airlines AAdvantage.
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Which airline do I fly mostly? American! No brainer then! However, I'd like to start flying Southwest as well so in a perfect world I would like both cards but I dare say applying simultaenously would not be a good idea regardless of my score/s yes? Any idea on length of time between applying for multiple CC's? I'm in no real hurry but would like both eventually.
Greetings from another AA'er. 
Too bad I didn't see your post before you applied. I would have suggested the Barclays Aviator Red (with an eventual upgrade to Silver), as your first AA card. At that point you're earning 3x miles per $ on AA flights. Thats a good chunk of miles to leave on the table, especially if you fly in premium cabins or very frequently.
Ultimately, the best card would really depend on how(first class, coach), and how much you fly (weekly, monthly, quarterly, international, domestic)? If you're not a road warrior, I wouldn't bother with the Southwest card yet. You can always get it sometime later. Splitting your loyalty slows your mileage progress if you dont fly enough. As an alternative, you can pay for the WN tickets with the AA card and earn the WN points via your RR number.
Again, your card choices really depend on your travel patterns.
@Anonymous wrote:I want the airline card to help me gain status quicker and of course to eventually be able to use the miles for tickets etc.
I'm not sure what you mean by "gain status quicker". The Citi AAdvantage Platinum has no EQM or EQD bonus that can be applied towards elite status. Only the Citi AAdvantage Executive and the Barclays Aviator Silver offer EQD and EQM bonuses. Did you mean boarding priority?
@Anonymous wrote:Its between the AAdvantage Platinum Select World or World Elite!
I want both!! LOL
