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Originally Posted by
AlexTheMan
Providing an update to my own question. I couldn't get anywhere with CSR or new applications agent to switch my old Sears MC to SYW MC. They also couldn't approve the application for new card while the Sears MC is open. I ended closing my 20 year old card and re-applied a few days later for the SYW MC which was approved instantly. Now the wait for offers begins
Why would you want to change from TYP to SYW?
Originally Posted by
AlexTheMan
Agree that it is bad not being able to have both. Just a note to clarify, the card I had was the original non-TYP version; the one on the left in the picture below. It did not earn any type of rewards. I never wanted to change it as the offers kept coming so I did not want to disrupt that. However, offers dried up a year ago so it was time to move on, seeing offers that my wife was getting on her SYW card.
Ah! Now I understand.
Last edited by mia; Feb 29, 2024 at 2:21 pm