Does Amex do a hard pull?
Christopher Snyder
Updated on February 21, 2026
Yes, American Express does a hard inquiry when you apply for a loan. This credit report inquiry will likely drop your credit score by about 5 to 10 points, but you'll be able to get back on track with a few months of on-time payments.
Does Amex do a hard pull for new card?
If you're an existing cardholder and you apply for a new card, Amex will not perform a hard pull on your credit if you get denied. They use the information they have on file for you to conditionally approve you, then perform a hard pull to double-check that there have been no major changes to your credit report.Does Amex care about hard pulls?
Yes, the Amex Cash Magnet Card will do a hard pull on your credit report when evaluating your application. The Amex Cash Magnet Card requires a credit score of at least 700. That means applicants need good credit or better to get approved.Does Amex do a soft pull for credit cards?
Prequalify on Amex's websiteOnce again, these prequalified offers from American Express only place a soft pull on your credit report, so checking your eligibility won't have any impact on your credit.