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BIG AMEX UPDATE! πŸš€ Is the 5-card limit gone?
BIG AMEX UPDATE! πŸš€ Is the 5-card limit gone?
Published on April 8, 2026, 3:35 PM
Major news for the credit card community! For years, American Express has strictly enforced a 5-card limit for their credit cards. But things might be changing... A recent report from reddit suggests that Amex may have officially dropped this hard limit! πŸ“‰ A chat representative confirmed that applications are now being reviewed individually rather than being automatically capped at five cards. Here’s what you need to know: βœ… The 5-Card Rule: Previously, you could only hold 5 Amex credit cards at once (this didn’t include charge cards like the Gold or Platinum). βœ… The Change: Reports indicate Amex is moving toward a more flexible, individual review process. βœ… Individual Approval: While the hard "5" might be gone, your total number of cards is still a factor. If you’ve reached your personal maximum, Amex will notify you immediately upon application. Is this the green light to finally add that next card to your wallet? πŸ’³βœ¨ What do you think? Have you tried applying for a 6th Amex credit card lately? Let us know your experience in the comments! πŸ‘‡ #AmericanExpress #Amex #CreditCards #CreditCardPoints #TravelHacks #awardtrail #FinancialFreedom #Churning #CreditScore #AmexPlatinum #AmexGold

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