Why does Amex want my income?

Amex wants to protect itself from anyone they feel is likely to default on payments. They want to be sure that cardholders have the income available to cover their spending habits. In the process of a financial review, Amex will request access to review specific documents that confirm your income, like your tax return.

Does Amex care about income?

Person Income/Business Income

On average, Amex Platinum and Amex Business Platinum cardholders tend to have high incomes. However, a high income is by no means a requirement. We recommend that your annual income be at least $50,000 or higher before applying for the Amex Platinum.

Why is my credit card asking for my income?

Credit card companies ask for your income to determine whether to approve your application and, if so, the amount of credit it will issue you. For example, a card issuer could decide that based on your income, it will approve you for a card with a credit limit of $1,000, or $5,000, or more.

Why does American Express ask for income?

Re: American Express continues to ask for my income

Credit bureau information, your spend with them, your spend with other CCs, loans in your name, etc. They just want verification due to the law for any future increases you might request.

How does Amex know your income?

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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How do credit card companies verify income?

A credit card issuer may request proof of income documents to verify your stated income. But a lender won't typically call your employer or the IRS to verify your income. Proof of income documents may include, but aren't limited to: Pay stubs.

What triggers financial review?

However, one of the most common causes of a financial review appears to be a rapid ramp-up in spending. If you've been a cardholder for a few years routinely spending $2,000 a month on your card, and all of a sudden, you begin to spend $15,000-$20,000 a month, you might trigger a review.

Does American Express ask for tax returns?

American Express will request documentation of you — about your income (possibly pay stubs or an IRS form that will give them access to a copy of your tax return) or possibly confirming your address — and they will give you a deadline to respond.

What credit score do you need to have to have an American Express card?

The American Express credit score requirement is 700 or above, depending on the card. That means people with good to excellent credit are eligible to be approved for an American Express credit card.

How easy is it to get an Amex card?

You have a high chance of getting approved for the Amex Blue Card if you have a good credit score, which is a FICO® Score of 670 or above. This is one of the easiest Membership Rewards cards to open, and even consumers with average credit scores have a decent chance of approval.

Can I lie about my income on a credit card application?

If you knowingly lying on a credit card application, means you are committing a crime known as loan application fraud. Here's the deal: Loan application fraud is a serious crime that carries hefty penalties. If you are convicted of the crime, you can face up to $1 million in fines and thirty (30) years of jail time.

What income should I put on credit card application?

What's a good annual income for a credit card?

A good annual income for a credit card is more than $39,000 per annum for a single individual or $63,000 per year for a household. Anything lower than that is below the median yearly earnings for Americans.

Do credit cards Want gross or net income?

On a credit application, you'll use the gross figure. Most ask for it to be expressed in annual terms, so if your gross monthly pay is $2,500, multiply that figure by 12 and you'll have the annual ($30,000 in this example). Mind that the income doesn't have to be from a job.

How much income do you need for Amex Gold?

American Express does not disclose a specific income requirement, but it will need to be enough to make payments on the card and to afford the $250 annual fee.

Is it hard to qualify for Amex Platinum?

It will be difficult for the average person to get the American Express Platinum card because of the card's 700+ credit score and reportedly high income requirements. Another reason why the American Express Platinum card may be hard to get is because of the card's daunting $695 annual fee.

Does Amex do a hard pull?

Yes, the Amex Cash Magnet Card will do a hard pull on your credit report when evaluating your application. The Amex Cash Magnet Card requires a credit score of at least 700. That means applicants need good credit or better to get approved.

What FICO score does Amex use?

What credit score does Amex use? Data points indicate that American Express uses the FICO 8 scoring model from the Experian credit bureau. The bank is also likely to pull the same score from either Equifax or TransUnion but the applicant won't know until after they try.

What Bureau does Amex pull?

Amex primarily pulls Experian, though sometimes Equifax or TransUnion reports. Chase favors Experian, but may also buy Equifax or TransUnion reports.

Does Amex ask for SSN?

Your FICO score is an important number, so it helps to know how it's calculated. Out of the three major card issuers — American Express, Chase and Citibank — only Amex asks for the SSN of an authorized user (both online and on the phone).

How does American Express report?

The American Express® Gold Card reports to the credit bureaus monthly, within days after the end of a cardholder's monthly billing period. The Amex Gold card reports the card's credit limit, account balance, payment history, and more to all three of the major credit bureaus: TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian.

How long does it take Amex to review documents?

How long does it take for American Express to approve a credit card application? Many American Express credit card applications will be approved immediately. However, if your application status is pending it can take up to 60 days to get a decision. If that happens, you'll be notified by mail once a decision is made.

Does Amex cards have a limit?

Typically, your AmEx spending limit is three times your highest paid-in-full balance over the last six months. They are also pretty good about allowing you some flexibility if you call them ahead of time to inform them of pending charges (I've done this with $8,000 business expenses without any issues).

How often does American Express Give credit limit increases?

American Express may automatically increase your credit limit as often as every six to 12 months. However, just because you haven't received an automatic increase doesn't mean you're not eligible. You should reach out to American Express to see if you qualify.

Can creditors see your income?

Lenders May Ask for Income Information

They typically ask about your income on credit applications and may require proof, in the form of a pay stub or tax return, before finalizing lending decisions. Sometimes creditors ask for proof of employment and the name of your employer on credit application as well.