How do I get an Amex instant card number?

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Yes, the Amex Cash Magnet Card gives eligible cardholders access to an instant card number after approval. Instant card numbers allow eligible Amex Cash Magnet Card accountholders to use their cards prior to the arrival of the physical card. Eligibility is based on the issuer’s ability to authenticate you.

Eligible cardholders who applied for the Amex Cash Magnet Card online will be able to retrieve their instant card numbers online, immediately following application approval or through a link provided in the welcome email that they receive after approval. Those who applied by phone and are eligible, will also receive a welcome email containing their instant card number shortly after approval.… read full answer

Amex Cash Magnet Card instant card numbers can be used online, or added to a digital wallet for in-person purchases. While getting an instant card number is not guaranteed, applying online or by phone and making sure your personal information is accurate will make it easier for the issuer to authenticate you.

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Answer 1 · 2021-05-29 18:53:24

Paddy Sullivan, WalletHub Credit Card Advisor

@PaddySully • 05/29/21 This answer was first published on 07/02/18 and it was last updated on 05/29/21.For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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You can get an Amex instant card number by applying for an American Express credit card either online or by phone at (888) 297-1244, and getting approved instantly. Every credit card listed on the American Express website advertises that an instant number is possible.

If you submit an online application, you will be able to retrieve your instant card number either immediately after approval or via a link provided in your email shortly after you are approved. If you apply over the phone, your instant card number will be sent to you via mail.

Here are the facts about Amex instant card numbers:

You can get an Amex instant card number if you apply online, but not over the phone or by mail.
Amex instant card numbers come with an expiration date and security code. This way, you can use your card before it arrives in the mail.
According to Amex, whether you get an instant number depends on whether Amex is able to immediately verify your identity from the information on your application.
If you receive an instant card number, you’ll be able to use it anywhere Amex is accepted.
You may only be able to spend a limited amount of your credit line with an instant card number.
An Amex instant card number is possible with any American Express credit card.

So, you’re never guaranteed an Amex instant card number. But if you apply online and make sure all your information is accurate, you have the best chance of getting one.

Answer 2 · 2018-12-28 08:36:32

ritambhar_roy, Member

@ritambhar_roy • 12/28/18 This answer was first published on 12/28/18. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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You can use your card even before it arrives and without knowing the full card number by creating an online account for the card and linking it to Apple Pay. Wherever Apple Pay is accepted, you can use the virtual card without having the real physical one

How do I get an Amex instant card number?

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Here are the facts about Amex instant card numbers:

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