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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Ya, I found the RM concept overseas bit different. I never got a welcome email from my US RM like I did from my AU RM. To get in touch with my US RM, I contacted the support via chat and asked them I would like to talk/know my RM regarding a CC they first suggested to apply for it online, but I...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    For anyone with HSBC premier US, I recently applied via my US RM and got approved for HSBC Premier Credit card which comes with 35k points SUB (3k spend) and no AF. Not something to get excited about but I wanted to get it anyways as my options are currently limited. I put my AU address for card...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    just tested it and it works as you described. I had an pending update for C1 app but couldn't be bothered with the whole cycle of logging in/out of different id's, but ya this time it just asked for the pwd of the US login while staying logged in via AU id.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Yes, sorry you are right 2 in 90 doesn't apply to charge cards.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Amex has a 2 in 90 day rule. They usually don't approve more than 2 cards in a 90 day period.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    lol. I only foresee making a trip around 26 FIFA WC.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    righto. I've no trips planned for next couple of years. so let's see how I go.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Thanks mate. I created my Zelle id, seems its like our PAYID. I don't think HSBC US is part of Zelle network as that's the account I'm trying to transfer from. Different Topic - how does one go about opening a checking account with Chase with no SSN? I tried putting my ITIN but it doesn't...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Nice. I'm 7"69". I try to keep my credit utilization rate btwn 4 to 7%.
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    US Amex Referral

    Hi All, Here are my Amex link for biz & personal card. Appreciate if they are useful to you. Feel free to DM for any questions. Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card AF US$125 Refer a Friend. Earn Rewards. Current offer- 3 Free Night Awards (upto 150k Marriott Points) after spending...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    That's good. Have you been able to deposit money in this account? It seems we need to add an external account for funding the account. But when I click add external it keeps throwing an error. 1692321653 Just ITIN is fine. You also need to provide company type, name, business income (projected...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Great post! Where are your Chase cards sent? Do use forwarder like Myus?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I can finally see my FICO score. I opened my first US card back in Feb 2023.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Update - got a welcome email after all the drama, but later in the day my wire transfer from IBKR to C1 was rejected and sent back. Will try transferring from HSBC bank today. C1 is such a pain.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Honestly, in last couple of days since account opening it hasn't been an easy experience. Withdrawal from my account was suspended. Called them to re-verify and seems since then they have removed the block. While I was on the phone with them got an email saying my checking account application...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    The main purpose of HSBC US checking account is to get a US address proof remotely. For account opening you can ask your AU Premier RM to open the US account for you or you can open one yourself by applying online.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    HSBC route is very easy. Just a bit of pain to remember to send 9k every month.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Ya, just the passport was fine. My account is open but I'm unable to access it online as its not accepting my mobile# for signup. I tried both TT and Tello, keeps giving the same error. GV - I'm trying to signup for GV using VPN but it keeps throwing this error - "This ph no. can't be used to...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I used Myus add & ITIN. I filled the application online and then at the end it asked me to call a #. The rep send me a link on my US# to upload a verification doc like passport/DL. Post verification, they share the application# and guided me to the last step for setting up the a/c. No, they...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Hit a roadblock. When trying to login its asking me to add a number and then suggesting its VOIP so can't be used. I use Talkatone and when I tried to do a verification by sending a msg back to a short code number it doesn't work as TT doesnt support msgs to short code#s. Are you using a VOIP...
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