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Old May 16, 2014, 9:06 am
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michael_v
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,978
I got two Amex cards on the same day and only one hard pull

I would like to share my experience since it seems to contradict the 5-day rule that Amex had - they would not look at the 2nd app for 5 days.

I applied, in private browser windows, for personal Platinum and business Rewards Gold. I had to call on both, the agents wanted to verify my identity (probably because of the private browser). The sequence was the following: applied for personal Platinum, called, approved, applied for business Gold, called, approved. Only one hard pull on my credit report (Experian) from Amex (but, as a side note, two pulls, EX and TU, from Citi for one Hilton Reserve app, does anyone know why?)

I have never had the personal Platinum and the business Rewards Gold I closed more than 12 months ago.

Hope this helps others.
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