 TITLE: What Credit Score Do I Need to Get an American Express Card? CONTENT: How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Applying\n------------------------------------------------\nEven if you meet the minimum requirements to get an American Express credit card—or any other card for that matter—it's still usually a good idea to work on your credit score for a better chance of approval, or better terms such as a lower interest rate.\nHere are some things you can do to improve your credit:\n*   Pay your bills on time every month.\n*   Get caught up on past-due payments and accounts in collections.\n*   Get added as an authorized user on a family member's credit card account with a positive history.\n*   Use Experian Boost™† to get credit for on-time utility, cellphone and streaming payments.\n*   Pay down credit card balances and keep them low.\n*   Avoid closing unused credit card accounts.\n*   Take on new credit only when necessary.\n*   Dispute inaccurate information on your credit reports.\nBuilding credit can take some time, but as you start making positive changes, you may start seeing results as quickly as a few months. Experian Boost can help you improve your scores instantly. END