 TITLE: I Applied for a Credit Card: Now What? CONTENT: You'll Find Out You Were Approved\n---------------------------------\nDepending on your application method and the information you provide, it can take anywhere from minutes to weeks to learn if you're approved.\nIf you applied online or over the phone, the credit issuer will begin reviewing your application information quickly, so you'll get your answer almost immediately. If you mail your application, it can take more than a week to find out if you were approved.\nDelays for all types of applications can occur if you're on the edge of qualifying. Your income or credit scores may complicate the decision, so deliberation may occur.\nIf you are approved, the issuer will send you a welcome letter and a credit card by mail. END