what also helps in quickening the process is:
1) Paying utility bills using HDFC billpay
2) Opening a FD / RD
3) Taking a big ticket electronic item EMI using HDFC DC in AMZN / FK
4)using Payzapp .
etc..
I will add more to this list as and when I remember something else..
all the best
Candidate 1;
Just Joined College, having usage of day to day petty expenses may be by UPI/Cash.
I Don't think, parents will keep MUCH of amount say more than 30k at a time..for transaction account.
No earning, Just got PAN No. Age around 18, ITR - not yet
Candidate 2; earlier working in Pvt firm, now after kid @home..
Used to apply IPO in retail mainly No Trading, so saving balance vary between 30-50k. Rest in FD's .Age around 32
ITR - Interest Income and STCG
Candidate 3; Around 45 age, Cash USER. Earning in cash by tution. No ITR, PAN- yes.
All 3 have PSU saving account for sure but not the CC, 2nd may have past credit history if availed any Small Consumer Loan or something similar. All are from B or C town.
Candidate 4 : Family having Axis Burgundy and HDFC Imperia banking program since Long...Can clubbing into Family Banking Program have any advantage for getting CC except 0 Balance!!
ITR 3, around 6 Lacs... Living in State Capital, filing return since many years...age around 38-40..
(Based on the different backgrounds ,use cases, age and Financial status, for getting pre approved CC - strategy would be same for everyone or it would be different Sir !!)
Financials are handled mainly by Family!!