 TITLE: What Credit Score Do I Need to Get an American Express Card? CONTENT: Continue to Monitor Your Credit After Approval\n----------------------------------------------\nAfter you've gotten approved for a new credit card, avoid the urge to ignore your credit until the next time you want to apply for a credit card or loan. You can get a free credit report annually from all three credit bureaus through AnnualCreditReport.com. Though April 2021, reports are available once weekly, which can help you keep a close eye on any changes.\nAdditionally, you can use Experian's credit monitoring tool to stay on top of your credit. Experian provides free access to your FICO® Score☉ powered by Experian data and access to your Experian credit report. You'll also get real-time alerts when new information is added to your report, including inquiries, accounts, personal information and suspicious activity.\nFinally, if you notice something is amiss on your Experian credit report, you can file and track disputes directly through the Experian platform.\nFortunately, monitoring your credit doesn't take as much work as actively working to improve your credit score, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on where you stand, so you can address potential problems as they arise and help ensure you're credit-ready the next time you want to apply. END