Credit Freeze blocking approval

I applied for Apple credit. Not allowed because I have a credit freeze on all credit agencies. Which one(s) must I unfreeze and for how long?


iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Aug 23, 2026 3:01 PM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2026 4:03 PM

Historically, Goldman Sachs pulls a FICO 9 from TransUnion. This may be changing as Apple Card transitions to Chase Bank in 2027. No one has indicated a change, but I just wanted to put that out there in case you experience something different.


How long is generally just a few hours if that. The pull would be immediate upon submission of application for credit account. Once approved a creditor can pull a report anytime they want.



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Aug 23, 2026 4:03 PM in response to Henryk432

Historically, Goldman Sachs pulls a FICO 9 from TransUnion. This may be changing as Apple Card transitions to Chase Bank in 2027. No one has indicated a change, but I just wanted to put that out there in case you experience something different.


How long is generally just a few hours if that. The pull would be immediate upon submission of application for credit account. Once approved a creditor can pull a report anytime they want.



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