I logged into Total Rewards the other day and finally got the beutiful popup message "Congratulations - You Are Pre-Approved". It simply asked for income and last 4 of SSN, which others have noted is the equivalent of the soft pull Shopping Cart Trick. It also had my name and phone number pre-populated. My phone number has changed, so I updated that. I believe this update caused it to go from an instant approval to 7-10 day message.
Two days later I got the notification of inq on EQ. Fast forward a week, and I got a notification of a new tradeline for $2,500. Card just came in the mail today, confirmed $2,500.
I was hoping for just the SP, but I am happy to finally have the card. I was previously rejected about two years ago for too many inquiries. I was also hoping fo a higher SL, but I guess I will just have to build it up.
I activated the card and imediately went to the CLI request page. I previously read reports there is a check box which you can uncheck so it remains only a SP CLI request. Unfortunately I do not see the checkbox, only text saying they reserve the right to pull it. Any clarification in this department would be greatly appreciated.
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