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Old Apr 8, 2012, 11:49 am
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Braindrain
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YVR
Programs: AC E75, SPG Plat, HH peon-by-choice (ex Gold)
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Originally Posted by SPG Junkie
Interesting whereby my last card, I was approved for a credit limit of less than $5K. My new issued card, with no material change in personal financial income or history, was issued with a credit limit over $10K. Go figure...
It was well known that Amex last year (and perhaps the year before that) was taking a much closer look at their credit limits based on potential outstanding liabilities. Tons of people were given downgraded credit limits with no warning at all. I think they're now starting to ease up.
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