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Chase 5/24 Rule: Everything You Need to Know

The most important rule in credit card applications. Learn how to work with (or around) it.

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Bank Rules & Strategy

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Bank Rules8 min readUpdated Nov 2024

Chase: 5/24, 2/30 & Don't Get Denied

The rule that defines Chase. Sapphire, Ink, recon, application order.

1/lifetime
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#Amex#lifetime#2/90
Bank Rules8 min readUpdated Oct 2024

Amex: One Bonus Per Lifetime

One shot at Plat/Gold. 2/90, MR ecosystem, soft pulls.

8/65
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Bank Rules8 min read

Citi: 8/65 Timing & Strata Cards

Strict on spacing. When to apply, 48-month rule, recon.

Velocity
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Bank Rules8 min read

Capital One: Velocity & Miles Playbook

No 5/24—but spacing matters. Venture X, transfer partners, recon.

0/6
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Bank Rules8 min read

U.S. Bank: 0/6, 1/12 & Altitude Reserve

The cool-off bank. RTR, mobile wallet rewards, recon.

1/6
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Bank Rules8 min read

Wells Fargo: Six-Month Spacing & Autograph

1/6 rule, Autograph transfer partners, recon numbers.

Rules
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Bank Rules8 min read

Barclays: Rules, Strategy & Playbook

Barclays application rules, reconsideration, and rewards. Content update coming soon.

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