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pete19103
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new app spree

  I am getting ready for my next mini app spree for some SUBs.   Out of Citibank, Wells Fargo and Bank of America, which of these issuers are the most/least lnquiry-new account sensitive?  I am currently 0/6 and 2/12;  my Fico8 Experian is 765 and I already have credit cards with all 3.

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mfinsmi1
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Re: new app spree

@pete19103 citi is most sensitive so start with them

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SweetCreditObsession
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@pete19103 wrote:

  I am getting ready for my next mini app spree for some SUBs.   Out of Citibank, Wells Fargo and Bank of America, which of these issuers are the most/least lnquiry-new account sensitive?  I am currently 0/6 and 2/12;  my Fico8 Experian is 765 and I already have credit cards with all 3.


Due to DPs I've picked up here, I'd start with Citi. I'm unfamiliar with Wells Fargo so I can't speak to them. 

 

A few years ago, I applied for three cards within a few days, including BoA, and I got approved. Of course, ymmv.



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ptatohed
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Just want to point out that juggling multiple SUBs could be risky.  That's $1000s of dollars to spend in 3 months.  I remember reading about the member who just underspent while working toward two different subs and lost out on both.  Just something to keep in mind.  Good luck!  Smiley Happy

Everyday 5% CB:
Chase prime Visa // citi CUSTOM CASH “A” // citi CUSTOM CASH “B” // citi CUSTOM CASH “C” // citi ThankYou (5% gas, lucrative spending offers) // mylowe’s Rewards // Target circle card

Rotating 5% CB:
Chase “OG” freedom Visa // DISCOVER it Cash Back // nusenda CU Platinum Cash Rewards

Everyday 4% CB:
US Bank Smartly (v1.0)

Everyday 3% / 2.2% CB:
AOD FCU Visa Signature (3%, sockdrawered) // upgrade Cash Rewards Elite (2.2%, sockdrawered)

Welcome Offer / credits only:
NFCU FLAGSHIP REWARDS (elevated Welcome Offer, annual prime credit, sockdrawered)

Hotel card:
Chase IHG ONE REWARDS PREMIER (elevated Welcome Offer, 1 free night/yr)

On my radar:
Langely FCU Signature Cash Back (5% CB monthly selectable cat) // Safe CU Cash Back+ (Quarterly rotating 5% CB cats plus bonus cats) // upgrade MyFive Cash Rewards (5% CB monthly selectable cat) // US Bank Kroger (and family) World Elite Master Card(s) (5% CB Mobile Wallet)
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Beefy1212
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@ptatohed wrote:

Just want to point out that juggling multiple SUBs could be risky.  That's $1000s of dollars to spend in 3 months.  I remember reading about the member who just underspent while working toward two different subs and lost out on both.  Just something to keep in mind.  Good luck!  Smiley Happy



I usually try to line up a root canal, with insurance renewal, or new tires etc. a couple largish purchases you are going to make regardless of subs, when getting a few cards at once. 

 

another great tactic is funding a new credit union checking and/or savings account. I don't know if any that allow it other than Affinity but they allow you to fund upto 1k using a credit card and it doesn't code as cash advance. I am sure with some googling you could find a few more that work the same. Best part about this is you could potentially use that same account to get a new sign on bonus with that credit union.



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ptatohed
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Re: new app spree


@Beefy1212 wrote:

@ptatohed wrote:

Just want to point out that juggling multiple SUBs could be risky.  That's $1000s of dollars to spend in 3 months.  I remember reading about the member who just underspent while working toward two different subs and lost out on both.  Just something to keep in mind.  Good luck!  Smiley Happy



I usually try to line up a root canal, with insurance renewal, or new tires etc. a couple largish purchases you are going to make regardless of subs, when getting a few cards at once. 

 

another great tactic is funding a new credit union checking and/or savings account. I don't know if any that allow it other than Affinity but they allow you to fund upto 1k using a credit card and it doesn't code as cash advance. I am sure with some googling you could find a few more that work the same. Best part about this is you could potentially use that same account to get a new sign on bonus with that credit union.


I funded my AOD with my Double Cash at the minimum amount required, but kicked myself later when I realized there were no fees or charges to fund with a credit card.  

Everyday 5% CB:
Chase prime Visa // citi CUSTOM CASH “A” // citi CUSTOM CASH “B” // citi CUSTOM CASH “C” // citi ThankYou (5% gas, lucrative spending offers) // mylowe’s Rewards // Target circle card

Rotating 5% CB:
Chase “OG” freedom Visa // DISCOVER it Cash Back // nusenda CU Platinum Cash Rewards

Everyday 4% CB:
US Bank Smartly (v1.0)

Everyday 3% / 2.2% CB:
AOD FCU Visa Signature (3%, sockdrawered) // upgrade Cash Rewards Elite (2.2%, sockdrawered)

Welcome Offer / credits only:
NFCU FLAGSHIP REWARDS (elevated Welcome Offer, annual prime credit, sockdrawered)

Hotel card:
Chase IHG ONE REWARDS PREMIER (elevated Welcome Offer, 1 free night/yr)

On my radar:
Langely FCU Signature Cash Back (5% CB monthly selectable cat) // Safe CU Cash Back+ (Quarterly rotating 5% CB cats plus bonus cats) // upgrade MyFive Cash Rewards (5% CB monthly selectable cat) // US Bank Kroger (and family) World Elite Master Card(s) (5% CB Mobile Wallet)
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Beefy1212
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Re: new app spree


@ptatohed wrote:

@Beefy1212 wrote:

@ptatohed wrote:

Just want to point out that juggling multiple SUBs could be risky.  That's $1000s of dollars to spend in 3 months.  I remember reading about the member who just underspent while working toward two different subs and lost out on both.  Just something to keep in mind.  Good luck!  Smiley Happy



I usually try to line up a root canal, with insurance renewal, or new tires etc. a couple largish purchases you are going to make regardless of subs, when getting a few cards at once. 

 

another great tactic is funding a new credit union checking and/or savings account. I don't know if any that allow it other than Affinity but they allow you to fund upto 1k using a credit card and it doesn't code as cash advance. I am sure with some googling you could find a few more that work the same. Best part about this is you could potentially use that same account to get a new sign on bonus with that credit union.


I funded my AOD with my Double Cash at the minimum amount required, but kicked myself later when I realized there were no fees or charges to fund with a credit card.  


I did the same thing at affinity I was like would this work? tried and it and immediately wished I had done the full 1k



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