What credit score is needed for amazon prime store card

Q: I was thinking about applying for the Amazon credit card, but my credit score isn’t excellent.What is the minimum score required to be approved for this card?

A:There are several Amazon credit cards available, but for theAmazon Store Card, your credit doesn’t need to be excellent.

Amazon, like most credit card issuers, doesn’t share all of its requirements for qualification, probably because they change from time to time based on whatever is profitable at the moment.

With this said, several customers with credit scores in the low 600s, and even one with a score in the upper 500s, have recently managed to get approved for Amazon store credit cards.As long as your score is in the “fair” range, you don’t have any major black marks on your credit report (like a bankruptcy), and you have income coming in, you should be able to score their store card.

What credit score is needed for amazon prime store card

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What credit score is needed for amazon prime store card

This card requires credit scores in the “good” range (around 660 – 720).But with it, you do get the opportunity to earn 3% cash back rewards that you can apply to your Amazon.com purchases as the rewards are earned.(They just recently added the option to apply your rewards as a payment method at checkout.)

What credit score is needed for amazon prime store card

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What credit score is needed for amazon prime store card

The minimum recommended credit score for this credit card is 640. As you can see below, 640 is considered “fair”.

Poor: 300 to 579
Fair: 580 to 669
Good: 670 to 739
Very Good: 740 to 799
Excellent: 800-850

What is the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card?

The Amazon Prime Rewards Signature Visa Card is one of Amazon’s co-branded credit cards. It offers rewards like 5% cashback on purchases made on Amazon and at Whole Foods. You must have a Prime membership to be eligible for a Prime Rewards Signature Visa. There is no annual fee and no foreign transaction fees.

How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Approved for Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card

Getting approved for a credit card requires a little planning. Most credit card offers require very good credit. So, when applying for new credit, it’s essential to know your credit scores and what’s on your credit reports.

Credit card issuers want to see a strong credit history, steady income, and low credit utilization. If you’re using too much of your existing revolving credit, it’s a sign that you may not pay them back. You’ll also want to make sure you haven’t applied for too much credit in the recent past. Having too many credit inquiries can lessen your chances of getting approved.

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What credit score do you need for an Amazon Prime Credit Card?

For the Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card, you'll likely need a good credit score (670 or above) to qualify. Having a good credit score does not necessarily guarantee you'll be approved, but the higher it is, the more it does improve your chances.

What FICO score does Amazon use?

What Credit Bureau Does Amazon Use When Pulling Your Credit For Amazon Prime Rewards Visa? Amazon uses Chase for its credit cards. Chase uses all three credit bureaus and the FICO 8 model when making credit decisions.

Does Amazon Prime store card pull credit?

Once you submit your application for the Amazon Prime Store Card*, Synchrony Bank will pull your credit report, which may have a small effect on your credit score.

How do I get approved for the Amazon store card?

The Amazon.com Store Card requirements for approval include having a credit score of at least 640 (fair credit), and enough income to make monthly minimum payments. Plus, applicants must be at least 18 years old with a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification number.