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What credit score is needed for American Express? ›

Cards such as the Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express and Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express (see rates and fees) usually recommend a 670+ score. However, there is anecdotal evidence of scores in the lower 600s being approved.

Although American Express doesn't specify any minimum credit score requirements, you'll need good credit (or better) to qualify, which means a FICO score of at least 670. A premium Amex card — say, the American Express Gold Card — likely requires a “very good” FICO score, somewhere in the range of 740 and above.

American Express appears to primarily pull credit reports from Experian, but this doesn't mean it doesn't occasionally pull from one or both of the other major consumer credit bureaus as well.

MyCredit Guide is a free tool, available whether you have an American Express account or not. Just enroll in MyCredit Guide and you can check your FICO^® Score and Experian^® credit report online for free.

The easiest American Express cards to get are those that require a minimum of good credit for approval as opposed to excellent credit only. The Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express and the American Express Cash Magnet® Card are two of the easiest Amex cards to get because they only require good credit.

Centurion® Card from American Express

A rating of 5 is the best a card can receive. Why it's one of the hardest credit cards to get: The hardest credit card to get is the American Express Centurion Card. Known simply as the “Black Card,” you need an invitation to get Amex Centurion.

No, you cannot get an American Express credit card with a 600 credit score, which is considered bad credit. Most Amex credit cards require a credit score of 700 or better for high chances of approval. This means you need to have at least good credit to get an Amex credit card.

Because of the application process's rigorous credit standards, AMEX cards may appear illusive to some. While other credit card companies may accept a wider spectrum of applications, AMEX prioritizes those with good credit histories and high credit ratings. This selectiveness contributes to the brand's unique image.

The minimum credit limit is different for every American Express card and usually falls between $1000 and $3000. American Express explains that every credit card comes with a minimum credit limit and a maximum credit limit.

They will request tax returns and bank statements. What they're looking for is to make sure the income you reported on the application is true. The process typically takes 2-3 weeks, and you're assigned a specialist to talk to.

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Yes, American Express reports authorized users to all three of the major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax and TransUnion).

Most American Express credit cards require at least a good credit score for approval. Although Amex doesn't offer secured cards, it does issue prepaid debit cards and gift cards. These cards are available to almost every type of consumer, no matter what your credit is.

Based on anecdotal information, Chase generally uses credit data from Experian. However, Chase may opt to review your Equifax or TransUnion credit reports instead depending on which state you live in. That said, Chase reports account information to all three credit bureaus.

It is hard to get an American Express credit card because all cards offered by American Express require good credit or better for approval, which may be out of reach for the average consumer. Applicants need a 700 credit score and a steady income to have good approval odds for an American Express credit card.

What credit score do I need to be approved for the Credit One Amex card? The recommended credit score for approval is fair to good, which falls between 580 and 740 on the FICO scale. The recommended credit score for approval is fair to good, which falls between 580 and 740 on the FICO scale.

The minimum credit limit is different for every American Express card and usually falls between $1000 and $3000. American Express explains that every credit card comes with a minimum credit limit and a maximum credit limit.