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nytokyobred79
Valued Contributor

AMEX APR Reduction- permanent?

Have been trying to get my oldest card which has the highest APR permanently reduced for quite some time. Could only ever get temporary promotional offers via chat. Decided to call in as the chat rep suggested it. Well, I think I was able to get it reduced permanently by 3%. Went back to online chat to re-confirm and it looks like they reduced the purchase APR from 29.24% to 26.24%  
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Avoided credit cards after ruining my financial health but got back into the game in 2019 after a 20 year hiatus
Total Revolving CL- $218,900 | Order of Opened Cards
Delta SkyMiles Blue- SL-$1K | CL- $22.6K
Delta SkyMiles Reserve- SL- $10K | CL- $20K
Chase Sapphire Reserve- SL $20 | CL- $12K
Cap 1 Venture Rewards- SL $10K | CL $ 21.5K
Amex Everyday Preferred- SL $13.1K | CL $10K ( moved some limits around )
Chase Freedom Unlimited: SL $23.4K| CL $72K
BOA Unlimited Cash SL: $20.8K| CL $15K moved some limits around)
BOA Travel Rewards SL: $20.8K | CL $5.8K(moved some limits around)
Amex Blue Cash Preferred SL: $10K
Amex Green Card: NPSL / POT: 17K
BOA BankAmericard: SL: $5K | CL: $30K
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OmarGB9
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Re: AMEX APR Reduction- permanent?

Congrats!


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nytokyobred79
Valued Contributor

Re: AMEX APR Reduction- permanent?


@OmarGB9 wrote:

Congrats!


Thanks. I needed to re-confirm on chat bc I was doubtful 😅

I'll keep the evidence in case they change it. 

Avoided credit cards after ruining my financial health but got back into the game in 2019 after a 20 year hiatus
Total Revolving CL- $218,900 | Order of Opened Cards
Delta SkyMiles Blue- SL-$1K | CL- $22.6K
Delta SkyMiles Reserve- SL- $10K | CL- $20K
Chase Sapphire Reserve- SL $20 | CL- $12K
Cap 1 Venture Rewards- SL $10K | CL $ 21.5K
Amex Everyday Preferred- SL $13.1K | CL $10K ( moved some limits around )
Chase Freedom Unlimited: SL $23.4K| CL $72K
BOA Unlimited Cash SL: $20.8K| CL $15K moved some limits around)
BOA Travel Rewards SL: $20.8K | CL $5.8K(moved some limits around)
Amex Blue Cash Preferred SL: $10K
Amex Green Card: NPSL / POT: 17K
BOA BankAmericard: SL: $5K | CL: $30K
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CYBERSAM
Senior Contributor

Re: AMEX APR Reduction- permanent?

Congrats if its in fact permanent! 🤞

Just like you I had couple of APR reductions that end up not sticking. Hopefully AMEX had a change of heart!







                
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nytokyobred79
Valued Contributor

Re: AMEX APR Reduction- permanent?


@CYBERSAM wrote:

Congrats if its in fact permanent! 🤞

Just like you I had couple of APR reductions that end up not sticking. Hopefully AMEX had a change of heart!


Thanks. I'll keep my fingers crossed it stays the same. Kept asking on the phone if it's permanent and the rep said that there is no "end date. " I take that to mean permanent until they decide to make a change 😅

Avoided credit cards after ruining my financial health but got back into the game in 2019 after a 20 year hiatus
Total Revolving CL- $218,900 | Order of Opened Cards
Delta SkyMiles Blue- SL-$1K | CL- $22.6K
Delta SkyMiles Reserve- SL- $10K | CL- $20K
Chase Sapphire Reserve- SL $20 | CL- $12K
Cap 1 Venture Rewards- SL $10K | CL $ 21.5K
Amex Everyday Preferred- SL $13.1K | CL $10K ( moved some limits around )
Chase Freedom Unlimited: SL $23.4K| CL $72K
BOA Unlimited Cash SL: $20.8K| CL $15K moved some limits around)
BOA Travel Rewards SL: $20.8K | CL $5.8K(moved some limits around)
Amex Blue Cash Preferred SL: $10K
Amex Green Card: NPSL / POT: 17K
BOA BankAmericard: SL: $5K | CL: $30K
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SweetCreditObsession
Valued Contributor

Re: AMEX APR Reduction- permanent?

That's pretty cool! It's nice to get those temporary reductions but a permanent one is the way to go😀



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nytokyobred79
Valued Contributor

Re: AMEX APR Reduction- permanent?


@SweetCreditObsession wrote:

That's pretty cool! It's nice to get those temporary reductions but a permanent one is the way to go😀


I figured since I was nearing the 4th year of having the card and it being my oldest credit card( not counting other accts), maybe, just maybe, they would be willing. I checked my online card member agreement and sure enough the change is reflected so I think it's permanent. 

Avoided credit cards after ruining my financial health but got back into the game in 2019 after a 20 year hiatus
Total Revolving CL- $218,900 | Order of Opened Cards
Delta SkyMiles Blue- SL-$1K | CL- $22.6K
Delta SkyMiles Reserve- SL- $10K | CL- $20K
Chase Sapphire Reserve- SL $20 | CL- $12K
Cap 1 Venture Rewards- SL $10K | CL $ 21.5K
Amex Everyday Preferred- SL $13.1K | CL $10K ( moved some limits around )
Chase Freedom Unlimited: SL $23.4K| CL $72K
BOA Unlimited Cash SL: $20.8K| CL $15K moved some limits around)
BOA Travel Rewards SL: $20.8K | CL $5.8K(moved some limits around)
Amex Blue Cash Preferred SL: $10K
Amex Green Card: NPSL / POT: 17K
BOA BankAmericard: SL: $5K | CL: $30K
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Roisin
New Contributor

Re: AMEX APR Reduction- permanent?

Kudos! This is excellent. 

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nytokyobred79
Valued Contributor

Re: AMEX APR Reduction- permanent?


@Roisin wrote:

Kudos! This is excellent. 


Thank you. It certainly took persistence and continuing to ask but I know timing and profile changes definitely made a difference. I'll try again when the timing feels right. Worst they can say is " try again next time. " 

Avoided credit cards after ruining my financial health but got back into the game in 2019 after a 20 year hiatus
Total Revolving CL- $218,900 | Order of Opened Cards
Delta SkyMiles Blue- SL-$1K | CL- $22.6K
Delta SkyMiles Reserve- SL- $10K | CL- $20K
Chase Sapphire Reserve- SL $20 | CL- $12K
Cap 1 Venture Rewards- SL $10K | CL $ 21.5K
Amex Everyday Preferred- SL $13.1K | CL $10K ( moved some limits around )
Chase Freedom Unlimited: SL $23.4K| CL $72K
BOA Unlimited Cash SL: $20.8K| CL $15K moved some limits around)
BOA Travel Rewards SL: $20.8K | CL $5.8K(moved some limits around)
Amex Blue Cash Preferred SL: $10K
Amex Green Card: NPSL / POT: 17K
BOA BankAmericard: SL: $5K | CL: $30K
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