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Amex 2nd Card App

I've read some information on this but nothing really definitive.  I wanted to apply for a 2nd amex card, maybe the cash magnet or blue.  My question is I just got my 2x cli bump last Saturday.  Is there any do's or don't when it comes to applying for the second card?  IE, specific time to wait, is it a SP or HP?    Thanks for any info!

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polaris2011
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Re: Amex 2nd Card App

While I don't know for sure what's typical, and YMMV always, I received my 61-day cli on 1 of my 2 revolvers and about a couple of weeks later Amex began to pre-approve me for some of their other cards through their account website. I would start there if I were you, checking every few days or so. That said, although I was pre-approved I was not allowed to apply until I hit the 90-day mark (which is today!) and my application was canceled (not denied) instantly but I was told to call back on day 91.

 

Congrats on your 2x CLI!

 

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Anonymous
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Re: Amex 2nd Card App

Thank you!  I'm trying to find the pre-approved offers but can't seem to locate it on their site when I'm logged in.  That's probably because I'm not approved for any yet lol.  Do you happen to have a screenshot of where it would be?

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polaris2011
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Re: Amex 2nd Card App

"Cards>Personal Cards>Check for Pre-qualified Offers", see below.

 

You can also select "Apply Now" for the card you're interested in. Two things will happen in my experience: You get a "Yay, you're pre-approved message" or something vague about "expanding your portfolio". Generally, you want to ignore the second message as it's likely you won't be approved, but YMMV, although I'm not certain yet if the first one is a sure thing. I find out tomorrow!!! Smiley Wink 

 

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FICO 08 Scores (Starting; BK Discharged 4/15): EQ 647, TU 655, EX 638
FICO 08 Scores (Mar-18): EQ 757, TU 736, EX 746
Score Goal: 741
Current Cards: Cap1 QS: $1500 | USAA Preferred: $16000 | PayPal MasterCard: $7500 | Discover Miles: $12000 | AMEX ED: $12000 | AMEX Cash Magnet: $1000 | Citi Diamond Preferred: $3700
Cancelled Cards: OpenSky: $200
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Anonymous
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Re: Amex 2nd Card App

Yeah I see that now. And it don't show any offers just apply. But it's only been a week tomorrow after my cli so it may be awhile before they offer me something new lol does the you're pre-qualified message look like the ones before you get an account?
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HighAchiever
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Re: Amex 2nd Card App

I know this is old, but for the sake of assisting someone else... OP, you have to click on the apply button to see if you are pre-approved or if you get some other message! Smiley Happy

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