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Wow! Amex BCE approval despite high Util

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LadyCupcakes
Established Member

Wow! Amex BCE approval despite high Util

Holy cow Batman. Been eyeballing the Amex BCE for about 6 months now and decided to pull the trigger against my better judgement. Honestly I was torn between the BCE and the ED for the MR points to use for flights. Approved for , or more accurately sqeeked in at, $500 with their Credit Steps-ish program for the next 5 months. EX is 652, BK7 7/2008 which they were not included in, 9 INQ, Util is high at 76%, 4 30-day lates from 2013/14 thanks to my student loans, but I had a medical collection fall off my CR last month thankfully.

Just closed out my 2yo Cap One Secured card back on 2/24 and was approved for the Platinum which I plan PC to QS in a couple months. For now, time to plop myself back in the garden and watch my lovelies bloom until next year when I go a mortgage shoppin'. *props up feet and sips her lemonade*
BK Ch7 Filed 3/24/2023 ; Est Discharge Date: 6/23/2023
FICO Scores as of 4/19/2023: EX-559, TU-459, EQ-487

FICO Scores as of 6/17/2023: EX-573, TU-551, EQ-615
Car loan with a 5.9% APR reaffirmed
Burned Cap1, Citi, Amex, Synch, Commenity, BOA, Mercury, Discover, Upstart.
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Anonymous
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Re: Wow! Amex BCE approval despite high Util

That's a great approval, especially considering your utility; Congrats
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AverageJoesCredit
Legendary Contributor

Re: Wow! Amex BCE approval despite high Util

Way to goSmiley Happy Welcome to the Amex fam, i just got back in after 10 long years after my bk7 so i salute you Smiley Happy
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Anonymous
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Re: Wow! Amex BCE approval despite high Util

Excellent! Congrats your new card & SL. Enjoy! Don't go too wild with the spending now, ya hear?
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kidink1911
Established Contributor

Re: Wow! Amex BCE approval despite high Util

Congratulations and welcome to the AMEX family!!

 

 

PERSONAL: AMEX Platinum- NPSL / AMEX Gold- NPSL / Macy's AMEX Card- $4,500 / SavorOne- $500 / PenFed Gold Visa- $5,000 / Venmo Visa - $20,000 / PayPal MC- $20,000 / PayPal Credit- $1,700 / NFCU Visa Signature cashRewards- $5,800 / AMEX Delta Platinum- $4,200 / NFCU More Rewards AMEX- $3,400 / NFCU Cash Rewards- $4,000 / Credit One Platinum Visa Rewards- $1,000 / Discover IT Chrome- $1,000 / Capital One Venture- $3,550 / AMEX Cash Magnet Card- $1,000 / Belk MC Card- $800 / Citi Shell Mastercard- $400 / Credit One AMEX- $800 / Capital One Spark- $700 / Capital One Platinum- $300 / Citibank Shell- $400 / Oportun Visa- $500 / Fifth Third Bank MC- $300
BUSINESS: American Express Business Platinum- NPSL / AMEX Hilton Honors Business Card- $3,000 / AMEX Delta Platinum Business Card- $3,000 / Marriott Bonvoy Business Card- $3,000 / American Express Business Gold- NPSL / American Express Business Green- NPSL / Sam's Club Business Mastercard- $20,000 / Floor and Decor Pro Premier Business- $20,000 / Phillips 66-Conoco-76 Business Gas Card- $5,000 / Walmart Community Credit Line- $5,000 / Fuelman Mastercard- $3,000 / Amazon Synchrony Business Credit Line- $5,000 / Lowe's Business Credit- $5,000 / Office Depot Commercial Credit- $2,500 / Tractor Supply Company Business- $1,500 / Citi Exxon/Mobil Business Gas Card- $3,000 / Speedway Business Mastercard- $4,500
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MrsCHX
Valued Contributor

Re: Wow! Amex BCE approval despite high Util

Congrats! AMEX is a big accomplishment for us rebuilders! Smiley Happy

 

Plus, the BCE is a gorgeous card! Enjoy!!

NFCU: $25,000; PenFed Power Cash Rewards: $3,500; PenFed Gold: $2,500; Capital One: $2,300; Nordstrom Visa: $2,000; Credit One: $1,250
Amazon: 800; Kohls: $1,500
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