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American Express does not offer the card for people who have bad credit or who are rebuilding their credit
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A score in the "Good" range will be required to qualify for the AmEx card. Other American Express cards usually
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Consumers with low credit scores may have missed payments, high credit card balances or collections or
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You're more likely to have a history of more serious things like bankruptcy, says Griffin. Thus, lenders can determine an applicant's credit score.
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To see if they will extend the credit offer and determine appropriate credit limit, interest rates and other terms. Beyond Score,
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Credit card companies also have a unique set of requirements that companies must meet in order to extend a card offer to a consumer,
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The specific credit score required for a single American Express card is not publicized, but you can make an educated guess.
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Your credit score is just one part of the assessment done by American Express. "While the exact requirements vary among American Express products,
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In general, you'll need good to excellent credit, with some cards being harder to qualify for than others. Griffin says,
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"You can assume that an average credit score of 700 or higher will be required to qualify for the card with the best perks and rewards