r/CreditCards • u/ulikedagsm8 • 2h ago
Data Point I'm shook, never thought I'd be here. Just got approved for CSP and Barclays Jet Blue
36 years old, always been irresponsible with credit cards. My score hovered between 575-615 for as long as I've had a credit score, at least up until today. Have multiple 120+ days late on my Capital One cards, which have all been charged off at this point. Two within the last 1.5 years.
Decided enough was enough, and applied for a Discover secured card 8 months ago with a $200 limit. Payed it off religiously.
Today, I decided to apply for some other cards. My scores, according to Experian, are: 617 EX; 644 EQ; 630 TU. Likely helps that I have basically zero debt, and expected income of $103K this year.
Today, I was approved for the Barclays Jet Blue ($4K limit) and Chase Sapphire Preferred ($5K limit).
I'm so happy I could cry. Never thought I would make it to this moment. It's just so validating and relieving. Proof that I can be responsible with my finances despite my past irresponsible decisions. I'm stoked!
That said - job's not finished. The path continues.
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u/DarthLegalEagle007 1h ago
Congrats, but don't mess things up again.