Actually, I've been told by Citi that they ignore their own pulls when assessing for credit.
I doubt that's true, but even if it is, it's Citi specific and not the same at Amex/Chase etc.
I posted earlier how I did a double app on sapphire and CO card. I just got a call from CO who called to confirm my info and asked me some Qs about my history, they then informed me they would proceed to do a credit pull.... I'm guessing my double browser application is now moot...
Was anything frozen? If not, why would they pull (again?) at a later time, they usually pull immediately when you apply (unless their pull gets rejected due to 'inaccurate' information on the app, in which case they have to call and verify the info).
if a person gives his EIN number for the business card is it still common for citi to ask for 2 documents to prove your business or will the EIN number be suffice in most cases?
YMMV, they don't always ask for confirmation. If they do, you can try and use the EIN doc to open a bank acct in the business name using the EIN printout from the IRS website.