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sounds like a good deal if it works for you - can you get any multipliers on spend to make it worthwhile

I just got a HSBC UK bank account a couple of weeks ago as part of Premier - dont need it but was just curious if I could - all via app, with Aus details - then one phone call to clarify what I wanted to do with the account (I want to save and invest in pounds - how much - a few hundred to start...

No credit enquire for Tello - search the thread very easy to do and works instantly

If you want to do this seriously just get a Tello number - it’s $5 a month to receive - you get more and more 2FA now with banks so I would say get own number otherwise it’s a bit tough

No - just select AUD and send to US and select that bank

I just go into Revolut and sent to Sofi - nothing - dont need any reference - its up to SoFi what they count as a direct deposit - doesnt seem to be related to any reference we type in

Wise doesnt work SoFi changed it recently and Wise no longer counts as a DD Revolut works for me still

yes - thats the only way I know of - unaware of any public options

No problem at all - I understand that, I was just pointing out your personal ethical viewpoint is not really what’s being discussed here - it’s about Centurian eligibility. The other POV I can guarantee that everyone who is using these services heavily is paying a significant tax burden and...

I’m not sure why you have a personal vendetta against these types of services you have mentioned it many times but it’s not fraud. I can guarantee you 10000 percent that pay.com.au and all these other services have got rulings from the ATO to ensure they are complaint and that they are not...

I do Just need to have a TS device in the US and just use that as an exit node Apple TV is super easy device to use

Cant be certain - some have got a letter I believe - why not just do 9 in and out?

there is no real shortcut way - if you want to do this well read it all. The general principles still apply - you need a bank/address then can do a GT application. If you want to open options then get an ITIN

I never factor the exchange rate - win some lose some - in the long run it will all balance out

I did some transactions yesterday Chase card - AUD 37.40 = US 24.54 0.6561 no fee this is information from transaction there might be a very small change when the statement comes out

A whole thread of us have - not a quick adventure and lots of patience needed

https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads/strategy-to-obtain-us-amex.91605/ Lots of reading but a great source

thank you - ITIN recorded?

What address are you using

good question - has anyone - itin or otherwise - had hsbc report to a agency in us - hard to know with certainty as I only have itin and can get my equifax report.