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Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

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Rmferrer350z
Established Member

Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

Pretty ecstatic as I simply can't believe I'm finally back with AMEX. I filed for BK7 2/2016 , AMEX was included in the BK7. I burned them for approx 9-10k. 

 

Since then I have slowly rebuilt my credit portfolio. I currently have 2 cards, a Venture X with a 35k limit and Apple Card with a 8200 limit. Credit scores according to FAKO 680+ .

I DID NOT pay them back. I did wait the 5 years and 1 month, but I kept on getting auto declined and got the message about have a previous account they cancelled.


Then earlier this year the auto declines stopped, however they would put under reasons for denial "derragatory something something" bankruptcy to current?". I figured well at least they're processing the app.

 

Once every few months I'd hit the prequal site and nothing, I'd then apply anyways and same message appears.

 

Fast forward to this morning, I check the prequal link and still nothing. I apply for the Gold Card anyway and this time it goes to ask me to link my accounts and or upload bank documents. I performed both and I checked my status again this afternoon and it tells me I'm approved.

 

some data points that maybe of some guidance. Untilization is at about 30-40% at time of app, no lates or derogs in the last 8-9 years. Inquiries are probably at about 8 in the last 2 years.IMG_4900.jpeg

 

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GZG
Valued Contributor

Re: Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

congrats on the approval, welcome back to Amex!! 

Starting FICO 8:
Current FICO 8:


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cynicaldragon83
New Contributor

Re: Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

Congrats! Hopefully your card will have your original Member Since year!

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MsSecondChance
Contributor

Re: Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

Congratulations on getting back in with Amex! 🥳  I hope I can one day too!

Ch 13 filed 6/2018
Ch 13 discharged 7/2024
TU 781
EX 706
EQ 677
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yam1rts
Regular Contributor

Re: Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

Congratulations on your approval but more importantly on your return to Amex.

Tip:  When you get your metal card, look in the "Member Since" section, you'll see your original YEAR.

It's cool how you keep your seniority even after all that trouble.  After IIB C7 in late 2001, I got back into Amex in 2021 and my since date says "01" tha's a 20 year gap.




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Current Score: 801
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imtherealghost
Established Member

Re: Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

Congrats! Happy for you.

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Creditwiser
Valued Contributor

Re: Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

Outstanding!  Congrats on your approval and getting back in with Amex !

NFCU Visa 35k | NFCU Platinum 35k | Cap1 QS 13K | Cap1 QS 11.5K | Barclay MC 15k | Delta Gold Amex 35K | Discover IT 20K | CFNA FS 3600 | CareCredit 20k| PayPal Credit 7k |
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Rmferrer350z
Established Member

Re: Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

 When I called customer service to verify that they received my statements she thanked me for being a member since 2012. So it would be pretty cool if the member since date does say that.

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myscoresucks2
Contributor

Re: Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

May I ask what your credit scores were when you applied? Thank you

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CookieMonster1
Regular Contributor

Re: Approved for AMEX Gold , post BK7 (IIB)

Congratulations on your approval and getting back in with Amex! 🥳 🥂



Bk 7 Filed 10/2019/Discharged 01/2020 Rebuild well underway! Grateful to this Community for sharing knowledge and support.
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