Any experience when a cc co. asks for a copy of your ssn card with a pending application?

[12njoy]

Applied for a Wells Fargo credit card which immediately went into a pending status.  Called to check status and was told that they needed a copy of my social security card.  CSR said that my application was reviewed by underwriting and they noted on application that a social security card was needed to verify SSN.  What are your thoughts on this process?

[12njoy]

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[NoAnchoviesPlease]

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@12njoy wrote:

Applied for a Wells Fargo credit card which immediately went into a pending status.  Called to check status and was told that they needed a copy of my social security card.  CSR said that my application was reviewed by underwriting and they noted on application that a social security card was needed to verify SSN.  What are your thoughts on this process?

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I could imagine this being needed if there's a spelling mismatch on the name, or if there's another name/record showing up for that SSN that doesn't seem to match, although I would think this would be an infrequent occurrence. Maybe a really short or non-existent credit history? 

[12njoy]

Thanks.  I have a short history on EQ (all 3 really) of 1.9 years.  Would you think this likely is an approval pending verification of SSN?

[Anonymous]

Yes sometimes banks will want a copy of your SSN card to verify ID. This is perfectly normal. Just make sure you are mailing / faxing to the correct place.