I paid off my Express card last month; it then reported zero. This month I had no statement as I had no activity. My statement cut date is around the 18th-21st. On the 25th, I ordered online and it reported my new balance on the 27th. What the heck? Is there any reasoning for this?
Not a huge deal, but so much for strategy! I wanted to order then PIF. 
Some report mid-cycle as well, if you have ano card from them that closes around this time they may have just done a blanket report for all accounts with them, most likely just the luck of the draw.
