How to get in with Amex?

[Anonymous]

hi all

My scores are no where good enough now, but i wondering is there anyway to start getting in good with American Express? Is there maybe a secured card that is not to difficult to get approved for. I would really like to have the Hilton Honors Amex one day. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

hi all

My scores are no where good enough now, but i wondering is there anyway to start getting in good with American Express? Is there maybe a secured card that is not to difficult to get approved for. I would really like to have the Hilton Honors Amex one day. Thanks.

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Amex does not have a secured card . The best way is to have your scores over 700. Or close to it. And have no negatives on your reports specially experian. But what's on your credit report that's making it not good ? 

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately, they don't have a easily available secured product. The easiest card from them would either be one of their charge cards, which all have the same requirements (except the Centurion) or possibly the Delta Gold credit card. These still require good credit. I'm not sure what your profile is like, but it's probably better to have a short credit history than one with baddies for getting an Amex.

[Anonymous]

My wife got in with a 670 and a fresh medical collection on Ex

[Anonymous]

^ none of that is remotely true actually lol

i got approved for the amex ED with around a 660, 3 late payments within 7 months and a 60 day late within a year.

you can try for a charge card. heard those are easier to get than their revolvers

[Anonymous]

cardnalsyn - i was typing mine before yours sent lol

[Anonymous]

What charge cards do they offer? Also I know that their is a SavingStar Secured Amex Card, would that help at all? 

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

What charge cards do they offer? Also I know that their is a SavingStar Secured Amex Card, would that help at all? 

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They have the Green Card, Gold Card, Premier Rewards Gold Card, and the Platinum card. Many people go for the Premier Rewards Gold, because it has its annual fee waived for the first year and has good benefits and a nice bonus. Unfortunately, that card you mentioned is issued by a different bank so it won't get you in with Amex.

[Anonymous]

actually if you're feeling ballsy you can app for a charge card and, upon approval, app for a revolver to see if you qualify.