AmEx Green Approved!

Anonymous · ‎03-06-2012

I know I've made several posts contemplating whether or not I should apply for another card. I have had my BofA secured visa for about 6-7 months and just got approved for Barclays rewards a couple of weeks ago. I was dying in front of my computer looking at the "pre-screened" approval screen and just decided the hell with it and pulled the trigger. I got denied but read on the forums about an executive number I can call for recon. I decided to give it a shot and I just got a call back from a very polite and helpful person and they updated my account information and approved me!

I know, I've read many posts about Barclays closing accounts due to new accounts being open after theirs, but I figured now if they close my account then they close it. I'd rather have an AmEx Green anyhow.

I'm definitely staying in the garden for awhile now(1 year+) and I thank this community for it's help and advice every step of the way.

Smerri1029 · ‎03-06-2012

Congrats on the AmEx! Great card and great company

What's In My Wallet:American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Business Card, American Express Costco True Earnings, Citi AA Visa, Barclays US Air, Citi Prestige
What's In My Sock Drawer: Chase Sapphire Preferred, Discover More, Bank of America Accelerated Rewards AmEx, SME FCU Visa

pizzadude · ‎03-06-2012

Congrats on the recon approval !! And yes, Barclay is very paranoid about new accounts so try to fly under the radar with them for the next 6 - 12 months...

March2010 FICO® ~ 695 TU, 653 EQ, 697 EX

Anonymous · ‎03-06-2012

Oh and just for information sake, they pulled TU.

Anonymous · ‎03-06-2012

Congrats on the Green, not a bad card.

Anonymous · ‎03-06-2012

Congratulations on your new green!

pizzadude · ‎03-06-2012

@Anonymous wrote:
Oh and just for information sake, they pulled TU.

Wow, that's interesting ~ they almost always pull EX. Never heard of them pulling just TU though....Have you checked your EX report to see if they also pulled it ?

March2010 FICO® ~ 695 TU, 653 EQ, 697 EX

Anonymous · ‎03-06-2012

@pizzadude wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
Oh and just for information sake, they pulled TU.
Wow, that's interesting ~ they almost always pull EX. Never heard of them pulling just TU though....Have you checked your EX report to see if they also pulled it ?

Yeah, they pulled EX also but the score and report they used was TU. Thought it was interesting also.

Anonymous · ‎03-06-2012

Congratulations, and welcome to the Amex family! I've been enjoying my Green, as well. Come on over to the garden and pick your spot!

Anonymous · ‎03-06-2012

Is there a certain soft limit on this card? I've heard some people putting a high balance on the card and AmEx having to FR. I want to stay below the radar for awhile. Also, how does reporting work with current balance/credit limit for this card?

Thanks in advance.