For the 6 of cardholders below 600 and perhaps even the 11 below 650 it s likely their scores took a hit sometime after having already been approved for the card.
Chase sapphire preferred credit score required.
According to credit karma the chase sapphire preferred s average required score is 736.
In our opinion if you re considering applying for the chase sapphire preferred card you should consider waiting until your score is at least a 700 or higher.
And the typical low score is 646.
A credit score of at least 700 is usually required to be approved for the chase sapphire preferred card.
After all tpg contributor ethan steinberg had no trouble getting approved for the chase sapphire preferred as his first card.
This graph shows the credit scores of credit karma members who carry the chase sapphire preferred card.