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Wells Fargo doesn’t allow you to check for prequalified offers either in person or through its website. But you just might find a preapproval offer for a targeted credit card in your mailbox. Here’s how to increase your chances of receiving one.
Wells Fargo is among the few banks that don’t offer prequalification as a way to learn whether you might be eligible for a credit card without hurting your credit score.
Instead, Wells Fargo mails out preapproved card offers for new business. These mailed letters typically mention preapproval on the envelope and go out only to people the bank’s considered creditworthy.
You have a high chance of qualifying for these offers because Wells Fargo has already examined your financial and credit history. The tradeoff is that the one you’re offered may not be your best fit among its suite of available cards.
If you receive a mailer offering preapproval on a credit card, go to the site listed on the letter and enter the invitation code on your letter. You’ll see the rates, fees and details of the card you’re qualified for, which you can use to shop around for similar cards at other banks or apply on the spot.
While you wait for a preapproval letter, match your credit history with Wells Fargo cards through a simple check of your finances:
If your credit score is higher than the card’s requirement, odds of application success are in your favor. If your credit score isn’t quite within the range, your overall financial history might play a larger part in whether you qualify. Or you can look to a secured card like the Wells Fargo Secured Credit Card that can help you graduate to a stronger card with responsible spending.
Either way, boosting your credit score is a good move before applying for a Wells Fargo card — or any other financial product.
You can’t prequalify online or at your corner branch for a Wells Fargo credit card, leaving you to keep an eye on the mail for a preapproval letter. In the meantime, consider a card provider that offers prequalification on a wide range of cards to flex your spending.
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