Chip Lupo, Credit Card Writer
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Wells Fargo does not do a hard pull for a credit limit increase in most cases. Wells Fargo will more than likely use a soft pull to evaluate a cardholder for a credit limit increase, whether the cardholder requests the increase or Wells Fargo offers it automatically. But in some instances, Wells Fargo will do a hard pull. In that case, Wells Fargo will request your permission to conduct a hard pull of your credit report. You can request a higher credit limit by calling (800) 642-4720.
When Wells Fargo Will Do a Hard or Soft Pull for a Credit Limit Increase
- If you contact Wells Fargo to request a credit limit increase: Soft Pull
- If Wells Fargo reviews your account for an automatic credit limit increase: Soft Pull
- If you decline a Wells Fargo credit limit increase offer and request a higher amount: Hard Pull
It’s important to determine when you are subject to a hard pull, as this type of credit inquiry could lead to a slight, short-term dip in your credit score. Soft pulls, on the other hand, do not affect your credit score.
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Wells Fargo hard pulled my Experian just like other day on my active Cash card. I initiated the request for a $600 increase which I got.