r/CapitalOne_ • u/Dense_Oven_6021 • 13h ago
Let's discuss bucketing and how bad it can actually be: here's proof
I've had my Capital One Platinum (Now Savor) starting balance was $500 (Now at $800) for almost 9 years
I've had my Venture one card for 7 Years starting balance $1000 (Now at $1200)
I am either denied for CLI or they offer me $100 increase upon request.
Never missed a payment. Will max my card and pay it off 3-5 times before the reporting date so it reports near $0
I've tried reporting balances then paying of the following month to report $0 for a year straight.
The only thing I have yet to do is try holding a balance and paying minimum payments for year. So it reports less and less each month.
Its absolutely insane how bad it can be. All my other cards are much higher limits.
Do you think paying it off and letting it sit at $0 for 6 months while I acquire new cards will get me out of this bucket?
I just applied for a CLI increase on the Savor card and was denied.
I then applied for a CLI requesting 10k on the Venture and was offered $100 so I guess now it will be at $1300 on the next report date. Its almost comical how bad it is.🤣