Rule

Amex 3/90

Quick Summary

You'll be declined if you apply for a fourth Amex card in 90 days

Banks That Use This Rule

Understanding the Amex 3/90 rule:

You'll be declined if you apply for a fourth Amex card in 90 days. Since American Express cards aren't subject to the 5/24 rule (and Amex business cards don't count towards 5/24) this rule might be easier to trigger if you have a business with a considerable spend -- and are applying for multiple Amex business cards in a short span. We'll keep track and warn you if you attempt to apply for a card in this time period.

About Approval Rules

Collecting credit card points is largely driven by understanding and abiding by bank rules regarding approval (or disapproval) of cards.  So here’s what you need to know:

  • Approval rules are rarely fully publicized by the banks
  • We use our own research and data points from other users in creating the rules listing
  • Our goal in sharing/using the rule listings is to provide you guidance to avoid getting declined
  • There can sometimes be exceptions to the rules, but we try to take a more cautious approach in advising you.

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