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Amex business gold

I have applied for the Amex business gold card 4 times with the elevated offer of 200k points, and get a message saying I don’t qualify for that offer. I decline going any further at that point because I only want it if I can get the elevated offer. I called today and the lady I spoke with said she could process the application, but if I’m approved, it’s up to a specific department to figure out what my welcome offer would be. She said it could be 0-200k points. I once again decided to not proceed, because I don’t want it unless I’m getting the 200k. My credit is great (810), but I have opened quite a few cards since March of last year, one being the Amex Marriott bonvoy. Any insight as to why I keep getting refused the elevated offer?

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