Lisa Cahill, Credit Cards Moderator
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Yes, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is hard to get. Unless you have a good to excellent credit score of 700 or higher and a lot of income, you are unlikely to get approved for Chase Sapphire Preferred.
To get Chase Sapphire Preferred, you will have to meet the credit score requirement, have a steady income, and be at least 18 years old. You’ll also need to have an SSN or ITIN.
Keep in mind that even if you meet all of the requirements for Chase Sapphire Preferred, you’re never guaranteed to be approved. If you want higher approval odds, you can check WalletHub's picks for the easiest cards to get.
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