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Is it true that applying for the Citi Custom Cash will always cause a hard inquiry on my credit report and how can I get it removed if I get denied

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries10/31/2026
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Is it true that applying for the Citi Custom Cash will always cause a hard inquiry on my credit report and how can I get it removed if I get denied
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Citi Custom Cash credit card application hard inquiry prequalified offer official CitiGoogle ↗
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CFPB dispute hard inquiry credit report unauthorized inquiry permissible purpose denied credit applicationGoogle ↗
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ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
Citi Custom Cash credit card application hard inquiry prequalified offer official Citi Google ↗
CFPB dispute hard inquiry credit report unauthorized inquiry permissible purpose denied credit application Google ↗

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Citi Custom Cash credit card application hard inquiry prequalified offer official Citi
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CFPB dispute hard inquiry credit report unauthorized inquiry permissible purpose denied credit application
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