Chase Sapphire - Recon question

[junior88]

I have the new one that I'm a AU on with a large CL.  Then I had a fraud account with them, which long story short it went past due prior to me finding out about it, I filed paperwork as fraud they kept saying it was mine. So for 2 years I made the min payment with them after bringing it current. In March of this year I finally said **bleep** it and PIF, it was for like $500. I had 2 Capital one accounts like that also but they had CO, I got them removed and found to be fraud and I didn't pay a penny on those and they were big accounts. I shouldn't have paid the $500 but I just wanted it taken care of before I went to get a new car loan.

[hedgeclipper2]

I know the Sapphire is one of their harder cards to get.  I am pretty sure it requires a $5k+ limit.

They were pretty questioning of me on my United card app since its a Visa sig and required a $5k+ limit/

[clocktick]

I'm pulling for you, Junior!  I read this thread every day to see if you got an update.  I am currently going through the same thing right now, only with the Freedom.  Same exact thing! 

[junior88]

My understanding was the Sapphire Preferred requires a $5k + limit, I thought I read that there is just a Sapphire and that would be up to a $5K CL? 

Someone else is going through this situation? Can I ask how long you have been waiting on it, and if they requested anything additional from you? 

If I do not qualify for the sapphire either card...can I request to go for the slate or freedom?

[hedgeclipper2]

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@junior88 wrote:

My understanding was the Sapphire Preferred requires a $5k + limit, I thought I read that there is just a Sapphire and that would be up to a $5K CL? 

Someone else is going through this situation? Can I ask how long you have been waiting on it, and if they requested anything additional from you? 

If I do not qualify for the sapphire either card...can I request to go for the slate or freedom?

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I thought both Sapphires were World MC's and/or Visa Sig's.

CONFUSING!

LOL, I have NO idea anymore!

[Anonymous]

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@junior88 wrote:

I just think the card is cool looking...that's all!   I hope they take into consideration that my balances have went down from my last CBR they pulled. Who knows, I guess it doesn't matter. I have a sapphire card as a AU if all else fails!  Just awesome to look at!

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Did you want this card because it's "cool looking"?

IMO you're better off with Chase Freedom rewards program, because the Sapphire's rewards program is less appealing ( 1$For 1 point). For me personally, this card is beneficial because I  travel frequently, and have two family members on as AU. Otherwise, I would've probably applied for the Chase Freedom as well.

Good luck

[junior88]

I kind of wanted it because of how it looked, I guess it doesn't matter to me either way.

I called today again to check the status, still shows as "pending". Its been almost 1 week now.

[clocktick]

Any word on this?

[junior88]

I checked with them on Sunday which had been 1 week since the start of the recon and they still said it was pending. Any ideas???

[Anonymous]

That's strange, I had to do a recon after switching from sapphire to a united card (after applying within 2 months) and it was done over the phone. It shouldn't take this long, try another person.