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    Hi Guys I am new here and I wanted to know what will it take for me to get an American Express Charge Card. I have just started building credit in November 2008. Right now I have a secured loan which is being overpaid ontime and a Secured Credit Card with zero balance. My EXPERIAN PLUS SCORE (NOT FICO) is 720. I was wondering when should I apply a card and what card should I apply for.
    PS: is there a way i can get a AMEX card by paying a deposit.
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    Do you want an American Express charge card or a credit card?
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    Well I don't know about that but I can tell you not to get the Bank of America American Express card. You don't want to touch anything attached to Bank of America with a ten foot poll.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cucumber View Post
    Do you want an American Express charge card or a credit card?
    I'd prefer a Charge card although I am going to have to start somewhere with them.
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    Gold card is definitely the one to start with. Don't go with Amex Platinum until you know if the benefits are worth it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cucumber View Post
    Gold card is definitely the one to start with. Don't go with Amex Platinum until you know if the benefits are worth it.

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    Do you think I should apply now or wait? keeping in mind that my credit history started only in November 2008.
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    Do you think I should apply now or wait? keeping in mind that my credit history started only in November 2008.

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    November 2008 will be tough. You may be better off trying to first get a card through your bank or credit union, if you have one that you have been using for a while now. It will not be a high limit credit card, but you can quickly build up a $500 limit to $2000 or more within 18 months.
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    Don't count on the EXPERIAN PLUS SCORE Model. Unfortunately it is quite inaccurate. A 720 Exp Plus Score should be the equivalent of 620 Fico. Due to the current financial situation I doubt that they'll approve you for any American Express Credit Card Product.
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    thanks guys
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