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American Express reconsideration (personal and business):
866-314-0237
1-800-582-6471

Another number they gave me on the phone for Biz: 800 952 7560
Also, 1800-567-1083
Also: 1800-334-0400 (gave me for Gold)

To check your application status: americanexpress.com/applicationstatus

Random: see this great article about negotiating tactics with Customer Service Reps
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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #540 on: May 20, 2015, 01:16:21 AM »
I applied for an Amex card about 4 days ago and was instantly approved. Yesterday I got a letter in the mail saying that I was approved and in order to open the card they moved over some credit from another Amex card of mine. Had never seen that before although I'm happy they did it themselves rather than me having to call in to ask to transfer the credit.
I had the same exact thing when I applied for a new Amex card 2 months ago. They split my credit line in half and sent new card without even notifying me

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #541 on: May 20, 2015, 05:54:48 AM »

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I just got a personal card in an  AOR on April 27th when I had previous personal with Amex and it had the member since date for the older card stamped on the front, but I got biz cards for the first time and they had 2015 stamped on the front. I'm still waiting to see the open date when they hit the credit report ...

So I'm an Amex member since '06. Just opened 2 new personal cards and 1 business. The personal came with MSD '06 and the business came with MSD '15.
I called Amex and they said they'll send a new one with the correct date, but I just checked my report and they all show up as opened on 3/2015.


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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #542 on: May 20, 2015, 03:14:08 PM »
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I just got a personal card in an  AOR on April 27th when I had previous personal with Amex and it had the member since date for the older card stamped on the front, but I got biz cards for the first time and they had 2015 stamped on the front. I'm still waiting to see the open date when they hit the credit report ...
-1000

it will say that member since date, but wont report to the credit bureaus as such.
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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #543 on: May 20, 2015, 05:03:22 PM »
What does it mean when they say
"in order to provide you with an instant decision we need to speak with you?"

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #544 on: May 20, 2015, 05:24:54 PM »
What does it mean when they say
"in order to provide you with an instant decision we need to speak with you?"
just verifying some info
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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #545 on: May 29, 2015, 05:43:17 PM »
I got declined, & I called in they said that they are going to send it for a review. Is there a way to make them review it while on the phone with them? (That way i can beg...)

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #546 on: May 29, 2015, 06:28:25 PM »
I got declined, & I called in they said that they are going to send it for a review. Is there a way to make them review it while on the phone with them? (That way i can beg...)

HUCA but don't beg. Explain your position logically.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #547 on: June 08, 2015, 12:11:29 PM »
Cant find the number for recon. Looked on forums. I currently have SPG, everyday preferred, and biz plat, signed up today for everyday card and blue cash. Both were denied. Advice please... Thanks

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #548 on: June 08, 2015, 12:16:48 PM »
Cant find the number for recon. Looked on forums. I currently have SPG, everyday preferred, and biz plat, signed up today for everyday card and blue cash. Both were denied. Advice please... Thanks
its in the wiki

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #549 on: June 08, 2015, 12:20:49 PM »
its in the wiki
Couldnt find, link please

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #550 on: June 08, 2015, 12:24:58 PM »
Couldnt find, link please
You don't see a reconsideration number in the wiki ?

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #551 on: June 08, 2015, 12:26:57 PM »
You don't see a reconsideration number in the wiki ?
Maybe because I was on my phone. Now I see it on my computer. Thanks

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #552 on: June 10, 2015, 01:25:06 PM »
My wife was previously shut down from amex because a lack of proof of funding (2-3 years ago). Could she apply now ( 100k plat over the phone) ( maybe a 2bm)?

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #553 on: June 10, 2015, 01:34:44 PM »
My wife was previously shut down from amex because a lack of proof of funding (2-3 years ago). Could she apply now ( 100k plat over the phone) ( maybe a 2bm)?
Shut down meaning declined for an approval or accounts closed?

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #554 on: June 10, 2015, 01:49:44 PM »
Shut down meaning declined for an approval or accounts closed?

the latter

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #555 on: June 10, 2015, 02:53:57 PM »
My wife was previously shut down from amex because a lack of proof of funding (2-3 years ago). Could she apply now ( 100k plat over the phone) ( maybe a 2bm)?
You could they may just ask for proof again.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #556 on: June 15, 2015, 10:02:18 AM »
Hi!
I did a 4bm for four business cards.. Two were approved, two pending.
Called today and they said to call back on fifth day but they will then pull my credit again. And five days after as well for the fourth.. Is that true?

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #557 on: June 15, 2015, 11:58:36 AM »
Ime yes.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #558 on: June 15, 2015, 12:39:04 PM »
I dont how this is possible within their new policy, I actually had an issue with the 5th day additional HP too, but I just pulled off a 5bm with all 4 flavors of delta and the MB Plat

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #559 on: June 15, 2015, 12:52:51 PM »
Isn't business and personal two pulls?
Is this a new thing that after a few days it's a new pull?