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Chase Rule
5/24 Rule

Denied if 5+ personal cards opened in the last 24 months across all banks.

Ink business cards do not add to 5/24, but require <5/24 for approval.

Amex Rule
2/90 & Lifetime

Max 2 credit cards in 90 days. Welcome bonuses generally limited to once per lifetime.

Watch out for Amex 'pop-up jail' during online applications.

Marriott Rule
Cross-Issuer 24mo

Chase and Amex share Marriott card families. Receiving one bonus blocks the other for 24 months.

Check our interactive matrix above before applying.

Application Eligibility FAQ

What is the Chase 5/24 rule?

The Chase 5/24 rule is an unwritten underwriting policy where Chase will automatically deny applications for any of its credit cards if you have opened 5 or more new revolving credit card accounts across any issuer in the past 24 months.

Do business credit cards count toward Chase 5/24?

Most business credit cards (including Chase Ink, Amex Business, and Citi Business) do not report to personal credit bureaus and do not add to your 5/24 count. However, you must generally be under 5/24 to be approved for a new Chase business card.

What is the American Express 2/90 rule?

The Amex 2/90 rule dictates that American Express will not approve an applicant for more than two consumer or business credit cards within any rolling 90-day window.

How does the Marriott Bonvoy credit card eligibility rule work?

Because both Chase and American Express issue Marriott Bonvoy credit cards, cross-issuer restrictions apply. Receiving a welcome bonus on a Chase Marriott card typically makes you ineligible for a bonus on select Amex Marriott cards (and vice versa) for 24 months.

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