Amex, my 1st 40k+ card

[Imhotrodcrazy]

I have had  my Amex card since 12/11.  Starting  line was 12k I believe.  Since then I have asked for modest cli's, ( about 5k each time ).  At the beginning they were approved,  then I started to get counter offers which I just accepted.  I was currently at 38.6k until today.  I requested an increase to 45k, they asked for POI,  I cancelled.  Same thing for 44k and 43k, and I cancelled both request.  I plugged in 42k, and was instantly approved.  This is my first 40k plus card and it took me 6 yrs to get it.  I am extremely happy as it was a goal of mine for a long time.  I now know where my top limit is with Amex without POI.  Just thought I would share the data with those who might be interested in  the inter workings of Amex. 

[kaw943]

Awesome thanks for sharing!

[simplynoir]

Congrats there! If you don't mind me asking which card do you have with that limit?

[Imhotrodcrazy]

This is on my BCE card.

[Anonymous]

Fantastic! Lots of patience on your part...

[AllCredit]

Wow congrats!!

[K-in-Boston]

Congrats!  Counting down the days to join you myself.

[Jerry45]

Can you say Vegas? congrats

[Anonymous]

Congratulations on all of your AMEX CLI's. You have a lot of patience to grow this card to $42k!

[jlitnns]

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@Imhotrodcrazy wrote:

I have had  my Amex card since 12/11.  Starting  line was 12k I believe.  Since then I have asked for modest cli's, ( about 5k each time ).  At the beginning they were approved,  then I started to get counter offers which I just accepted.  I was currently at 38.6k until today.  I requested an increase to 45k, they asked for POI,  I cancelled.  Same thing for 44k and 43k, and I cancelled both request.  I plugged in 42k, and was instantly approved.  This is my first 40k plus card and it took me 6 yrs to get it.  I am extremely happy as it was a goal of mine for a long time.  I now know where my top limit is with Amex without POI.  Just thought I would share the data with those who might be interested in  the inter workings of Amex. 

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Well, with the credit scores in your siggy it's no wonder you didn't get $45k.  

I kid, I kid, congratulations and I hope to be there in 5 years.