Originally Posted by
AnthonyGT
I'd like to call again but I'm not sure what to say if they ask me why I've applied for 2 cards on the same day.

I want to at least have something that could be considered reasonable in response.

Yes, that is an excellent idea... there are plenty of valid reasons for two cards... are there any aspects of your spending pattern that are easier to manage with two cards? or any aspects of Visa vs. AMEX that are important to you? Etc.