How do I check my Delta Gold Card application status?

You can check your American Express credit card application status online or over the phone at (888) 826-3471 . Both methods only take about a minute to do, so use whichever is more convenient for you. You’ll need to provide the same basic personal information in both cases. Let’s go through the steps.... read full answer

Here’s how to check your American Express credit card application online:

1. Go to the American Express application status check website.
2. Enter your full Social Security number (SSN).
3. Enter your home zip code (the one you used on the application).
4. Click the “check application” button at the bottom of the page.

The system will then take you to a page listing the status of any American Express applications you’ve sent in. It will say “approved,” “denied,” “in progress” or “cancelled.” There’s also a helpful “next step” box beside the status that will guide you through what to do after checking.

An “in progress” status may tell you how long you can expect to wait, which could be anywhere from a few days to over a week. A “cancelled” status, according to users who have experienced it, most likely means Amex needs more information to verify your identity.

Here’s how to check your American Express credit card application status over the phone:

1. Call American Express at (888) 826-3471.
2. When prompted to say what you’re calling about, say “application status.”
3. Say or type the last 4 digits of your SSN when asked.
4. Say or type your zip code when asked.
5. Listen for your application status.

That’s all there is to it. Neither method is more involved or takes much more time than the other. If you’re approved, you should receive your card in 7-10 business days. If you’re denied, you can always call Amex’s reconsideration line at (866) 314-0237. But you’ll have to make a good case for why they should approve you (e.g. your income recently went up or some of the information on the application was incorrect).

To track your American Express credit card, you need to request complimentary rush delivery over the phone at (800) 528-4800. Amex will send an email once the card ships, and this email will provide a tracking number for either UPS or FedEx. The tracking number enables you to track your Amex card through the shipper. Expedited cards will generally arrive within 2-3 business days.... read full answer

You can request a rush delivery for any American Express credit card, but approval depends on how quickly Amex can confirm your information. When you call in, be prepared to give the representative your U.S. street address, Social Security number, and date of birth.

Here’s what happens if you don’t get expedited shipping:

If you don’t get rush delivery, your confirmation email will not have a tracking number. It will, however, estimate the card’s date of arrival. These cards usually take 7-10 business days to arrive. They will be shipped by USPS, and without the tracking number, you won’t be able to track them.

Either way, you probably won’t have to wait more than two weeks to get your card.

Delta-branded American Express cards are expedited free of charge, so it should take 2 to 3 business days from approval to receive my Gold Delta Skymiles in the mail.

That's good, considering that most other American Express cards require 3 to 5 business days for delivery. Also, take into account that you will receive your account number immediately after approval for online applications, so you will be able to use your new American Express card for online purchases even earlier.... read full answer

Furthermore, American Express gives you the chance to add your actual card number to your digital wallet (like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay) before your card arrives in the mail. You can find out more about this feature here.