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wheeee1234
Member

Shot at Amex BCE?

I'm planning on going for the BCE in the next couple months.  Even though my overall credit profile is pretty good, I'm worried because I've heard that they're inquiry sensitive.  Here are my stats if anyone has any thoughts:

 

FICO Scores: 

TU 773

EX 746

EQ 768

 

Inquiries*

TU Last 3 months: 0 | Last 6 months: 0 | Last year: 1 | Last 2 years: 2

EX Last 3 months: 0 | Last 6 months: 1 | Last year: 3 | Last 2 years: 5

EQ None in the last 2 years

 

AAoA: 4 years

Credit history: 10 years

No missed payments/defaults/etc.

Util: ~5%

Total available credit: $38,000

 

If I'm missing any other info that would be helpful let me know.  Thanks in advance!

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manwoot
Frequent Contributor

Re: Shot at Amex BCE?

I would say you're in great shape.  Apply away!

 

I was approved with less score and more inqs.


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09Lexie
Moderator Emerita

Re: Shot at Amex BCE?

Amex primarily pulls EX and will pull additional bureaus if you are borderline. Based on your I formation, you have 4 inq's - that should not be a problem at all.
What other cc's do you currently have?
Do you spend more than $250 a month in groceries?
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wheeee1234
Member

Re: Shot at Amex BCE?


@09Lexie wrote:
Amex primarily pulls EX and will pull additional bureaus if you are borderline. Based on your I formation, you have 4 inq's - that should not be a problem at all.
What other cc's do you currently have?
Do you spend more than $250 a month in groceries?

I have a BofA Visa and Citi MC that are essentially sock drawered, Nordstrom store card, and CSP which is now my main card.

 

Depending on how motivated I am to cook, I spend $200-300 on groceries.

 

I mainly want an AmEx because I just got a Costco membership but I never have cash on me.

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09Lexie
Moderator Emerita

Re: Shot at Amex BCE?

Have you thought about the BCP? There is an AF but you will make that back with your grocery bill
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BearsAndTurtlesRtheBest
Senior Contributor

Re: Shot at Amex BCE?

+1 BCP is the way to go if your spend alot at grocery stores

Discover IT $2,600- First Premier MasterCard $1,000- Dillards Store Card $300- Fingerhut Advantage $200
Chapter 7 BK Dischagred on 07/11/16. Gardening Since 01/17/2019
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Kenny
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Shot at Amex BCE?

Great job! Let us know when you're approved! Smiley Very Happy
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rudy0720
Regular Contributor

Re: Shot at Amex BCE?

You are good. I just got BCE and Delta Skymiles last week with a 9 year old Chapter 7 BK still showing and I burned AMEX in the BK

Citi Thank You Premier Visa Signature-$9K, Citi Thank You Preferred Vis Signature-$8.3K, Citi AA Signature- 8.5K, Citi Simplicity 9.2K, Citi Diamond-6.1K, Lowes-$10K, Chase Sapphire Preferred- $ 5K, AMEX BCE $14.5K, AMEX Starwood Preferred $15K, ,AMEX Everyday-$5K, Fidelity Amex-$10K, US Bank 123 rewards Kroger-$17K, Penfed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature-$30K, Amex Delta-$10K, Barclay Arrival Plus- $10K, Penfed Travel Rewards Amex-$10K, Bank of America Cash Rewards- $14K
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Creditaddict
Legendary Contributor

Re: Shot at Amex BCE?

Get BCP! and apply now... should be no reason not to be approved.

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mongstradamus
Super Contributor

Re: Shot at Amex BCE?


@wheeee1234 wrote:

@09Lexie wrote:
Amex primarily pulls EX and will pull additional bureaus if you are borderline. Based on your I formation, you have 4 inq's - that should not be a problem at all.
What other cc's do you currently have?
Do you spend more than $250 a month in groceries?

I have a BofA Visa and Citi MC that are essentially sock drawered, Nordstrom store card, and CSP which is now my main card.

 

Depending on how motivated I am to cook, I spend $200-300 on groceries.

 

I mainly want an AmEx because I just got a Costco membership but I never have cash on me.


Another option i would think about is the Amex Costco card, its not too shabby. you get 3% on gas 2 % on restaurants and 1% on everything else i believe. Correct me if i am wrong its the only amex card that can get you 1% at costco ?



EX Fico 804 11/16/16 Fako 800 Credit.com 11/16/16
EQ SW bank enhanced 11/16/16 839 CK fako 822 11/16/16
TU Fico discover 10/19/16 814 Fako 819 Creditkarma 11/16/16
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