How do I apply for the Chase Slate card?

It takes 7-20 business days to get a credit card from Chase, from the time you apply to when you get your Chase card in the mail. It can take up to 10 business days to receive an application decision, though it’s possible you’ll be approved instantly if you apply online. And it usually takes 7-10 business days to get a Chase credit card in the mail after approval. But you can get it in 1-2 business days if you ask for expedited delivery. It’s free.… read full answer

Getting a replacement credit card from Chase takes 3-5 business days, in most cases. But, again, you can ask for free expedited delivery and get your card in 1-2 business days.

Here’s how long it takes to get a credit card from Chase:

• New Credit Card: 7-10 business days after approval (1-2 business days expedited for free).
• Replacement Credit Card: 3-5 business days (1-2 business days expedited for free).
• Online Approval: Instant approval is possible when you apply for a Chase credit card online. Otherwise, you’ll get a decision within 7-10 business days. You can check the status of your Chase credit card application online, too.
• Mailed Applications: You’ll get a decision within 7-10 business days of Chase receiving your application.

Chase’s credit card approval and delivery timeframes are pretty standard. The fastest way to get a Chase credit card in your hands is to apply online.

Consider checking your credit score and using Chase’s pre-qualification tool to make sure you have good approval odds. You can also call Chase for free expedited delivery once approved.

You need a credit score of 700 or higher to get approved for most Chase credit cards. That means you need good credit or better to qualify for Chase credit cards. For example, the credit score requirement for both the Chase Freedom Flex℠ card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is 700+.… read full answer

The main exception to the rule is the Chase Freedom® Student credit card, which is available to students with limited credit or better. Still, the higher your credit score is, the better your Chase credit card approval odds will be.

Chase Credit Card Credit Score Requirements

• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Excellent Credit (750+)
• Chase Freedom Flex℠: Good Credit (700+)
• Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Good Credit (700+)
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Good Credit (700+)
• Chase Freedom® Student credit card: Limited History. This card is available for students who have limited credit score (less than 3 years of credit history+)
• Amazon.com Credit Card: Good Credit (700+)
• Ink Business cards: Good Credit. Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, for instance, requires a credit score of 700 at a minimum. That means you need good credit or better for approval.
• Chase hotel cards: Good Credit. The World of Hyatt Credit Card, for instance, requires a credit score of 700 at a minimum. That means you need good credit or better for approval.
• Most Chase airline cards: Good Credit. United Quest℠ Card, for instance, requires a credit score of 700 at a minimum. That means you need good credit or better for approval.

Be sure to check your credit score regularly to assess your chances of meeting the Chase credit card credit score requirements. Chase also has an online pre-approval tool that gives you an indication of how well your credit stacks up without having to formally apply.

You'll know within seconds if you're pre-approved for any Chase credit cards. There's no guarantee you'll be approved if you apply, but the odds are on your side. Pre-approvals are done using a soft inquiry or "soft pull" on your credit report, which means there's no effect on your credit score. However, if you decide to actually apply for a card, Chase will perform a hard inquiry, which may cause a slight dip in your credit score.

The Chase Slate credit score requirement is at least "good"; this means that you need a 700+ credit score to get the Chase Slate card. Although some people say the ”good” credit range starts at 660, only a score of 700+ will give you reasonable Chase Slate approval odds. Barely meeting a card’s minimum requirements simply doesn’t translate to a high likelihood of success. Rather, the higher your score is, the better your chances will be.… read full answer

But even having the 700+ credit score needed for Chase Slate approval might not be enough. You can only apply for the Chase Slate with an invitation from Chase and you have to meet a few other requirements, too.

Here’s what you need to get the Chase Slate card:

• Basic eligibility. You’ll need a U.S. mailing address and a Social Security number (SSN). Chase does not take an ITIN in place of an SSN. And you’ll need to be at least 18 years old.
• You need an invitation. Chase Slate is now invitation only, so in order to apply for the card, you need a 12-digit invitation number from Chase.
• Ability to pay. How much money you earn is a big factor in approval. Chase needs to see you can afford to pay for any purchases you make. Any debt you have will be weighed against that income, so you should try to owe as little as possible.
• No bankruptcy. If you’re currently going through bankruptcy, there’s no chance you’ll be approved. And if you’ve completed bankruptcy but it’s still on your credit report, you still might be denied.
• 700+ credit score. While it’s possible to be approved with lower scores, we don’t recommend risking it. So, make sure to check your latest credit score for free before applying.
• 5/24 rule. Chase doesn’t officially say they do this, but many people have reported Chase will deny you if you have already opened five other credit cards (from any issuer) in the past 24 months.

If your score is not 700+ yet, consider taking a few months to improve your credit. And keep the other requirements in mind as well; you’ll need to pass all of them to be approved.

If you’re not sure whether you meet the Chase Slate credit score requirement, you can check your latest score for free on WalletHub, the only site where credit scores and reports update daily.