How do I check my First Progress credit card application status?

You can check your First Progress Platinum Prestige application status by calling 1-877-724-0932.

First Progress states that it will process your application in 3 weeks or less. It also offers expedited processing at the cost of $19.95 when you pay your security deposit with a prepaid or debit card. This way, your application will be processed up to 7 days faster.... read full answer

I'd say it isn't worth it, since it doesn't guarantee you approval.

The main First Progress Platinum Elite requirements are that an applicant must be at least 18 years old with a valid Social Security number. Applicants must also agree to put down a security deposit of $200+ before they can open the account. There’s no minimum credit score requirement, as the First Progress Platinum Elite card is designed for people with bad credit and beginners with little or no borrowing history.... read full answer

First Progress Platinum Elite Card Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Physical U.S. address (no P.O. boxes)
• Proof of income to make the monthly minimum payment
• Social Security number
• $200 security deposit

While the First Progress Platinum Elite card has no minimum credit score requirement, First Progress may reject your application if there are serious negative entries on your credit report, such as a pending bankruptcy. In addition, if you apply for the First Progress Platinum Elite card, it’s vital that you enter all required information completely and accurately. Knowingly reporting false or misleading information on a credit card application is a federal crime.

To contact First Progress Platinum Elite reconsideration line, call (866) 706-5543 and wait until you are connected to a live representative. The First Progress Platinum Elite Card reconsideration line is a way for denied applicants to request a second review of their application and potentially get the denial overturned. In the case of First Progress Platinum Elite, the reconsideration line is the same as the general First Progress customer service number.... read full answer

What to Do Before Asking for First Progress Platinum Elite Card Reconsideration

If you call to request reconsideration from First Progress, make sure you are prepared to make an argument for why you should be approved. You will typically only have a shot at overturning a denial if you can prove that your financial profile is better than it appeared on your initial application.

For example, if your credit score went up significantly or you got a raise since you applied, you could argue that you are now more creditworthy. Alternatively, if you were denied because of incomplete or incorrect information on the application, you could ask for reconsideration after fixing that error.

At the end of the day, you probably won’t be successful in overturning your denial, but there’s no harm in trying.