If your application for an Amex card is denied, your best bet is to try and figure out why you weren’t approved and what you can do about it. That advice goes for Amex and all other issuers.
For example, if your credit score needs work, use our tips to improve your score, which will increase your odds of approval next time you want a rewards card. Regardless of whether you’re applying for an Amex card, Chase card, Capital One card or Citi card, most of the top rewards cards require good to excellent credit scores and a solid credit history.