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AMEX CLI further review?

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Meltdownblitz
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AMEX CLI further review?

I have had my BCP for more than 6 months now and just requested my 6 month CLI over the phone. I have always paid my bill on time and in full, requested 3x the limit. The rep told me I should receieve something in the mail with the decision as well as an email with a link to check the status, I have not receieved that email yet. I asked why it wasn't an instant decision and was told they don't give instant decisions, has this happened to anyone? I have never heard of this. Does this mean a decline? I've always thought CLI request decisions were instant.



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Crashem
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Re: AMEX CLI further review?

Nah. Not always instant.  What was limit and what did you request?  Also, what does FICO, utilization, and income look like?

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Meltdownblitz
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Re: AMEX CLI further review?

Limit is 2k, requested 6k. UTL might be high because I let my cards report balances, but UTL is really 0 because I don't leave a balance on any of my cards and pay all in full and use somewhat heavily. Income is 50k, but I have a short AAOA, around 3-4 years.



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Crashem
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Re: AMEX CLI further review?

What do you think reported utilization is?

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Meltdownblitz
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Re: AMEX CLI further review?

Under 10% I believe.



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Crashem
Valued Contributor

Re: AMEX CLI further review?

Call their CLI department: 18005768942

 

They may need more info from you.  Also let them know about utilization and turn it into a positive.  I just realized my reported utilization might be high, but as you can see from my credit report, I pay my balances in full every month.  Its because of this high utilization that I want to increase my CL as I can use it.

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Meltdownblitz
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Re: AMEX CLI further review?


@Crashem wrote:

Call their CLI department: 18005768942

 

They may need more info from you.  Also let them know about utilization and turn it into a positive.  I just realized my reported utilization might be high, but as you can see from my credit report, I pay my balances in full every month.  Its because of this high utilization that I want to increase my CL as I can use it.


Thanks. I actually just called again like 20 mins ago letting them know I haven't recieved an email and to check the status of my application, they said its still pending. I don't think I should call again..?



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Crashem
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Re: AMEX CLI further review?

Did you call the number I listed?  That is the direct line to the CLI department.  Not sure if they are still open.  I don't remember there being any automated way to get decision if you call that department.

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Meltdownblitz
Frequent Contributor

Re: AMEX CLI further review?


@Crashem wrote:

Did you call the number I listed?  That is the direct line to the CLI department.  Not sure if they are still open.  I don't remember there being any automated way to get decision if you call that department.


Thank you, I don't want to push my luck, I'll just wait a few days then call.



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Meltdownblitz
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Re: AMEX CLI further review?

Well after further review my request was denied.... Whaatt?

 

I pay all my cards in full and on time and spend a decent amount for my income since I have no rent.. and I get denied? Forget it with amex, I'll go to using my amex almost none. Anyone have any idea why they denied me?



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