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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

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1240 on: January 25, 2018, 03:32:31 PM »
Just got denied for amex DL card. Letter said "Our policy is not to approve an application whom we have recently denied."
Never had that language in a denial before.
nothing new.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1241 on: January 25, 2018, 07:27:29 PM »
You applied with the public link yesterday ? You got an email about it or you called ?
no. Referral offer
nothing new.
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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1242 on: June 21, 2018, 12:37:12 PM »
Is amex recon working different then chase recon?
They claim that I can't speak directlly to the department that will reconsider the application. Is that true ?

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1243 on: June 21, 2018, 11:39:56 PM »
Is amex recon working different then chase recon?
They claim that I can't speak directlly to the department that will reconsider the application. Is that true ?
Yup! They just send it for review with notes.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1244 on: June 21, 2018, 11:43:26 PM »
No way I can speak with someone from that team?
Yup! They just send it for review with notes.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1245 on: June 21, 2018, 11:48:28 PM »
No way I can speak with someone from that team?
Don't think so, but the phone rep. Usually do good job as well.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1246 on: June 22, 2018, 12:05:23 AM »
Don't think so, but the phone rep. Usually do good job as well.
Not in my case

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1247 on: January 16, 2019, 04:21:21 PM »
Looks like this forum in inactive but i'll try my luck.

Status of my app for Blue Business Plus Credit Card is now "cancelled" due to "maximum number and type of Cards that we will approve within the period of a few months.".
see letter below
Any way to get approved? this is my 1st attempt at getting Amex business cards. 
I applied for this card 01/02/19.
On 10/08 I applied and was approved for 2 personal Amex cards.



Dear **********,



Thank you for applying for the Blue Business Plus Credit Card. We value your Membership and appreciate your interest in another American Express Card. We regret we are unable to approve this request.



The reason for our decision is that you have reached the maximum number and type of Cards that we will approve within the period of a few months. Please know that your prior application(s) has been approved and your Card has been sent to you. If you have not already done so, you can confirm you have received your Card at americanexpress.com/confirmcard or by calling the phone number on the back of your Card. You may then use your Card immediately and start enjoying the benefits of Card Membership.


If you have any questions, please call 1-866-929-5162 or write to us at the address above. You can also learn more about managing your credit at americanexpress.com/us/content/financial-education.


Thank you for your Card Membership. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
 

Sincerely,

American Express Customer Care

We've provided an important notice below concerning your rights. The creditor is American Express National Bank.
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Because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1248 on: January 16, 2019, 05:08:50 PM »
Looks like this forum in inactive but i'll try my luck.

Status of my app for Blue Business Plus Credit Card is now "cancelled" due to "maximum number and type of Cards that we will approve within the period of a few months.".
see letter below
Any way to get approved? this is my 1st attempt at getting Amex business cards. 
I applied for this card 01/02/19.
On 10/08 I applied and was approved for 2 personal Amex cards.



Dear **********,



Thank you for applying for the Blue Business Plus Credit Card. We value your Membership and appreciate your interest in another American Express Card. We regret we are unable to approve this request.



The reason for our decision is that you have reached the maximum number and type of Cards that we will approve within the period of a few months. Please know that your prior application(s) has been approved and your Card has been sent to you. If you have not already done so, you can confirm you have received your Card at americanexpress.com/confirmcard or by calling the phone number on the back of your Card. You may then use your Card immediately and start enjoying the benefits of Card Membership.


If you have any questions, please call 1-866-929-5162 or write to us at the address above. You can also learn more about managing your credit at americanexpress.com/us/content/financial-education.


Thank you for your Card Membership. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
 

Sincerely,

American Express Customer Care

We've provided an important notice below concerning your rights. The creditor is American Express National Bank.
Called 1-866-929-5162 and the Indian rep was able to approve me on the spot, He actually had very good English and was actually very easy to speak to
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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1249 on: April 14, 2019, 05:47:49 PM »
AmEx will give me new credit cards but will no longer give me signup bonuses, even if I have never had the card before.  Has this happened to anyone else?

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1250 on: April 14, 2019, 05:50:16 PM »
AmEx will give me new credit cards but will no longer give me signup bonuses, even if I have never had the card before.  Has this happened to anyone else?
Who told you this? Did you recently apply and was told so?
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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1251 on: April 14, 2019, 05:52:26 PM »
Who told you this? Did you recently apply and was told so?

Was told on the phone when applying, and also showed up as a notification on the online application - both times asked if I still want to go through with the credit card application if I can't get the bonus.  Yes, I applied recently and was approved - got the card but no bonus.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1252 on: April 14, 2019, 06:49:42 PM »
AmEx will give me new credit cards but will no longer give me signup bonuses, even if I have never had the card before.  Has this happened to anyone else?
Where you been bro?
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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1253 on: April 14, 2019, 06:54:04 PM »
Where you been bro?

Around the world.  You?

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1254 on: April 14, 2019, 11:06:03 PM »
Just made a rookie mistake. Applied for Amex business hilton, not realizing I already had 5 amex credit cards (3 business, 2 personal). Cant even call Amex now to withdraw application because its past there hours. Oh well...


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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1255 on: April 14, 2019, 11:55:29 PM »
Just made a rookie mistake. Applied for Amex business hilton, not realizing I already had 5 amex credit cards (3 business, 2 personal). Cant even call Amex now to withdraw application because its past there hours. Oh well...
Call in the morning. Maybe close one card.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1256 on: April 15, 2019, 07:48:47 AM »
Just made a rookie mistake. Applied for Amex business hilton, not realizing I already had 5 amex credit cards (3 business, 2 personal). Cant even call Amex now to withdraw application because its past there hours. Oh well...
Not a hard fast rule.

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1257 on: April 15, 2019, 07:50:31 AM »
Not a hard fast rule.

Having more than 5 cards?

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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
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Re: AMEX Reconsideration
« Reply #1259 on: April 15, 2019, 04:26:14 PM »
My wife recently got a targeted offer for AMEX Delta with no language limiting signup bonus to new customers. I applied for the card and again, no pop-up warning that she's had the card before. AMEX called because she already had 5 cards, but gladly approved it after she closed one.

Now AMEX says they decided not to give her the signup bonus because she's churned the card twice before, and even though the T&C doesn't say new users only, it says they reserve the right to modify or withdraw the offer, which they're doing because she's abused it. This is for AMEX Delta Biz if it matters.

Has anyone else had something like this happen? Any recourse?