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TheFate
Established Contributor

Requesting a lower APR%

When calling backdoor numbers to request a lower APR% does that require a HP if typically they require a HP for a CLI?

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kevinjjc
Valued Contributor

Re: Requesting a lower APR%

It's a SP for APR reductions.
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RushXTC
Established Contributor

Re: Requesting a lower APR%

I've never had an HP for an APR reduction.

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TheFate
Established Contributor

Re: Requesting a lower APR%

Ok thanks!

 

What do you guys typically say when you're requesting it?

 

"Hello, I've been an excellent customer with you for 2 years and I would like to see if I can possibly get an APR reduction on my account?"

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Membersince2013
Valued Contributor

Re: Requesting a lower APR%

Which backdoor number do you call to be considered for an APR reduction? Recon?

Arrival+ | Barclaycard Rewards Mastercard | Citi Double Cash | CapOne QS (2) | Citi Diamond P | Freedom | Fidelity Amex | Amex Plat | Old Blue Cash | PRG | SPG | BCP | HHonors Surpass | Cap1 Venture | Discover | CSP | Cap1 Venture1 | BOA CR&TR (2) | Ritz Carlton | Southwest Rapid Rewards | Hyatt (2) | US Airways Mastercard (2) | Wells Fargo Rewards Visa | Marriott Premier (2) |

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heyarrnold
Valued Contributor

Re: Requesting a lower APR%

For what CC are you requesting a lower APR?

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-NewGuy-
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Requesting a lower APR%


@TheFate wrote:

Ok thanks!

 

What do you guys typically say when you're requesting it?

 

"Hello, I've been an excellent customer with you for 2 years and I would like to see if I can possibly get an APR reduction on my account?"


Sounds about right. Mention your on time payment history, the fact that your credit score has continued to grow, card usage, etc. Assuming all those are true of course. 

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BungalowMo
Senior Contributor

Re: Requesting a lower APR%

I call several of my cards every 6-8 months & ask for some Luv.  Either CLI, APR drop, or both...all with NO HP.

 

Sometimes I hit the jackpot, other times I hit a brick wall.  But unless you ask every now & then...the answer will always be no.

 

Last week, I got a lower apr on my Citi Diamond from 18 to 11 until December, then I can PC to a rewards card.  She then gave me a $50 credit to my acct.  Couldn't get the CLI without a HP, but she at least threw me a bone & I hung up happy!

 

 

BK 7 discharge 06.24.2020 No Fico score at all. Smiley Sad
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