Strategy to obtain US Amex

[georgie23]

Yes my ITIN letter had the SH Studios address (they were the ones who did my ITIN)
I actually got 2 versions of lettter - 1 with USA address posted to SH Studios and the other one posted to my house in Australia

 

[georgie23]

I have been using them for 3-4 months straight only for this purpose.

I transfer ~25k a month through it and no issues yet

Looking at IBKR options - to setup money to go into a US AMEX Checking (or other accounts) is this setup correct

IBKR

Withdraw
ACH Withdrawal in USD
Link Routing and Account number with US Amex Checking Routing and Account number

As stated, 1 free transfer per month ($1 otherwise) and takes 3 days to transfer

Thanks

 

[pyramidforce]

Yes my ITIN letter had the SH Studios address (they were the ones who did my ITIN)
I actually got 2 versions of lettter - 1 with USA address posted to SH Studios and the other one posted to my house in Australia

Sorry, when you say US do you mean SH studios US address or your own US address?

Did you get three letters in total?

 

[georgie23]

2 letters in total

My name
SH Studios address in US
That was emailed to me by SH Studios

Copy of letter posted to my home months later (they had Austria instead of Australia)

My names
My Australian postal address

 

[blacksultan]

Application approved overnight and is in the online account this morning - was very fast
Will look up options of adding money via IBKR as per others

Is there any bonus at the moment ?

 

[georgie23]

Is there any bonus at the moment ?

Unfortunately not on personal - is 30K for business checking account

 

[timmy1234]

632 didn’t

If you really want an Amex, Apply for an low end hotel card of choice to be safe (Hilton Basic or Marriott Basic). You could got for the Green card too. There is no harm in apply directly without Global transfer as OH has a SSN. Amex is very relaxed as long as her credit file does not have missed payment or forclosures.

 

[djchuckles]

If you really want an Amex, Apply for a low end hotel card of choice to be safe (Hilton Basic or Marriott Basic). You could got for the Green card too. There is no harm in apply directly without Global transfer as OH has a SSN. Amex is very relaxed as long as her credit file does not have missed payment or forclosures.

Yep I said she should get the Amex Everyday and build the score back up. But they rejected her too. So it looks like it’s off to capital one for her!

 

[pyramidforce]

Is anyone willing to share how their US global mail address in HSBC and/or Maza looks? In mine, the apt number is before the word "APT" (so it is 123 APT instead of APT 123). Probably overthinking it, probably won't be a problem.

 

[desafinado74]

Is anyone willing to share how their US global mail address in HSBC and/or Maza looks? In mine, the apt number is before the word "APT" (so it is 123 APT instead of APT 123). Probably overthinking it, probably won't be a problem.

Instead of APT, you can use # or STE too.

 

[pyramidforce]

Instead of APT, you can use # or STE too.

Im scared to change it again so soon lol. If this is how it ends up looking on the credit report I guess ill just let them format it funny unless someone has a strong DP saying no

 

[georgie23]

Interestingly since I got the Amex Checking approved now when I log into Amex USA account I need to do a verification on my phone every time stated that it is me logging in
not sure of this is a new security update or if it is related to having a checking account

In terms of funding it I have done a $100 test transfer from Wise - I did it as a bank wire using ACH and it seems to have gone though from the Wise point of view. Ultimately will probably use IBKR as best rate but I needed to setup a new IBKR in my name as my wifes one did not link with Amex as it flagged up as a different user name

 

[georgie23]

Applied for Platinum Charge Card - found a clean link for 150K points sign up bonus. Suggested that 175K was possible but most were 80-125K so figured that 150K was a good bonus to go for.

Completed the application and didn't put in my GT details but used my ITIN and 13 month history with Amex
Received an email requesting info
Called - they wanted my ITIN number and to confirm I was not military
I had to email Military confirmation, ITIN and Passport
Awaiting verdict

Curiosity, if you get a PUJ application is that blocked instantly? What does the notification say?

 

[levelnine]

Curiosity, if you get a PUJ application is that blocked instantly? What does the notification say?

Yes. That you're ineligible for the welcome offer if you continue with the application.

 

[georgie23]

Awaiting verdict

All approved this morning

Post automatically merged: Sep 11, 2024

For people who have an Amex Checking account could they get the Debit card posted to Australia?

I will have a platinum and the debit and was hoping I might call in 2 weeks and try to get both sent here

 

[maverick1]

I would think so. New member fee is US$189.
The code I used is now expired. But someone posted code BETTERTRAVEL75 is still working.
check [Expired] CLEAR: Get $75 Uber Voucher On Signup (Free With Platinum Card) - Doctor Of Credit.
I'm going to try signing up via my Aspire card...

Just updating I got the 2nd US$75 Uber credit for P2 this morning.

 

[maverick1]

Leaving DP on Sydney Train Fare - It earned 2X on Delta Biz card and 4X on Bonvoy Biz card.

 

[Uncharted6264]

Just updating I got the 2nd US$75 Uber credit for P2 this morning.

Also recieved CLEAR 75usd Uber voucher this morning. Nice little perk.

 

[soliloguy]

Alright might apply for a Hilton or Bonvoy basic card to start with Nova Credit. Does anyone know if our supermarkets code for the bonus points as well or are they strict about *US* supermarkets only?

 

[levelnine]

Alright might apply for a Hilton or Bonvoy basic card to start with Nova Credit. Does anyone know if our supermarkets code for the bonus points as well or are they strict about *US* supermarkets only?

Generally the cards that are limited to US supermarkets don't bonus at overseas supermarkets.