Capital One Credit Steps

[eugene66]

I know I have read that some people have called and got a CLI before the first credit steps increase. I had thought about trying has anyone heard of or tried the recently?

I've read some people only got half of the first increase when they asked for a cli before the steps is due and then the rest when credit steps finally kick in.

[Jay1]

Cool thanks I appreciate the response.

[Jay1]

Hello all called Cap1 to try to get the double whammy for the the CLI. Here is the verdict, and I quote" We don't have any offers for your right now, I do see that you are enrolled in our credit steps program, and you will get your first increase on your 4th statement." She also said that the card had a cap on the CLI of 1,000 but she said that can change? Any way hope I have saved some one else the trouble.

[Meya]

hmmmm, Which card is that one? I thought the caps were $3k and $5k on the rebuilders, but I am pretty sure they are balancing it out every time we ask for an increase. I remember when I was told that my cap was $3k, but I have a $3,500 cl. So i guess it increases as our limit increases.

[ohwoody]

I tried for a Capital One CLI before the credit steps took effect & got reee-jected,was told to wait until after the 4th statement,I waited & its on there now,went from $300 to $750.I was told that I have (2) more increases with the credit steps program,we will see.

[Jay1]

Hello all I know it has been sometime since I posted, I have been super busy this summer. Anyway I got my credit steps increase in July to $750 called tonight and they said I would get another increase in Oct. to $1,000. I also applied for and got another Cap one card plan on transferring the balance from the Direct Rewards Discover to this card. The credit line on it though is only $200 does anyone have two Cap ones that are both on Credit Steps? I thought that was an really low limit for me now.

[Brian23]

Hello all I know it has been sometime since I posted, I have been super busy this summer. Anyway I got my credit steps increase in July to $750 called tonight and they said I would get another increase in Oct. to $1,000. I also applied for and got another Cap one card plan on transferring the balance from the Direct Rewards Discover to this card. The credit line on it though is only $200 does anyone have two Cap ones that are both on Credit Steps? I thought that was an really low limit for me now.

I only have 1. But question your 1st card is what type of card? And same with the 2nd? Are they the rebuilder cards? Cause I tried to apply for another a couple of months ago and I was completely turned down. Thanks...

[Jay1]

The second is a rebuilder card as well. The same thing happened to me When I first got it about a month later I tried for the second card, a rep told me that you had to wait 45 day from the last app ( I think) you may want to call and they will tell you how long it has been and how long you need to wait for your next app.

[Wanderer]

NOT impressed! Received a Capital One Platinum MasterCard on the credit steps program with 7.9% interest on purchases with 15.9% CASH and a $19.00 AF. The steps moved me to $750.00. Called and asked why no more increases so they pulled hard from the bureau and said I had a BK 9/2001 and denied me. Closed the account after they increased the interest to 17.9% on purchases and 23.9% on Cash. I have solid big boy banks with real interest rates no AF and CL's of $13.5K from Chase. Cap One can go jump!!!

[Meya]

[hjm331]

Wanderer, sorry to hear about your bad experiences but believe it or not, Capital One will be on the one of the few banks that will be there for you. They have treated me better than BoA and Chase.

[Meya]

And you know it, I am a witness. Even though they haven not given me a cli in a while, and jacked up my apr, I still have faith in this company. I strongly agree with you bro!

[Mary McKercher]

I am getting ready to call Cap one though I might ask one more time before I call if any has requested an increase from them before the first credit steps increase?

I did 6 wks prior to 1st step increse....DENIED

[Wanderer]

I did 6 wks prior to 1st step increse....DENIED

As I remember... people placed in their "credit step program" have had credit challenges and Capital One will NOT deviate from the steps they established at the time of card issuance (based on credit check of applicant). Generally this is explained in the information sent with the card where it explains the credit steps.

Note, Capital One generally will NOT adjust the credit line on a credit step program. So, what do you do? After establishing yourself with them and have an improved credit bureau profile, they may issue one of their regular cards to you and then you work credit line changes from there... Note, this is "generally" and I am sure there a exceptions.

Related to the ongoing acquistion of HSBC USA Credit Cards and the move to prime Capital One Financial cards, things may change slowly over time??? It would be great to see Capital One Financial include prime customers along with sub-prime so we wouldn't have to close our accounts and find a different bank!

[sintanjin89]

I've had two Capital One credit cards, one for two years with a cl of $500 and a second one for one year with a cl of $750. I've called about an increase but was told there was nothing they could do about it. Got approved for a Discover More Card with a cl of $4,500. Anyone want to guess what Capital One can kiss?