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With Chase, cant forget about the DashPass benefit that is eligible for 12 months. Can be used in AU. There will be an error if the current location is an Australian address - change it to some US address you know and then DashPass activation will work. Downside is that we might not be able to...

Probably since the account is still quite new so maybe it will be the waiting game then. Hmm

Tried the QF marketplace to get WW GCs using the Chase card... same issue as other users a few months ago. No problem with US Amexs in the past. Ah well

Okay, starting my Chase journey with the Hyatt Card. Paid off some Australian bills to start off with. Went through okay. Will be cautious and not use Google/Apple pay in the first few months.

Would have been about 4 ish years

I think having a long credit history with US Amex got me over the line with my Chase application and made it easier. No matching address with Amex required, just a proof of address like the HSBC Statement, verification of the original ITIN letter and the full scan of the Passport worked.

Okay, looks like a HSBC US statement still works as a proof of address for both Amex and Chase cards. They both recognise HSBC as a legit bank and thus it is an acceptable document. We will see what the future of HSBC retail banking looks like in Australia so better get in quick. Im set for...

Probably gonna be in the 80-100k Marriott point range - inevitably the 85k FNC might be used here for a weekday staycation :P Wont be surprised if it is more than that tho. Or no points redemptions altogether.

Globalist is the hardest to attain among the US chains so the status is well recognised. There are a few shortcuts like putting a lot of spend to earn elite night credits each year and periodic double nights but thats it. With every 10 nights (starting from 20, ending at 150), you also get...

Got all 4 lots of the SUB- noting that the 1st statement is the one where you receive the card shortly after (perhaps 10-15 days after approval), then the second statement is the usual 30ish days after that. Both the 1st and 2nd statement spend are considered for the 1st lot of the SUB and you...

Confirming the 60k bonus points - so now it will likely take 3 statements for the bonus to be posted for these cards. Basically 2 months after you hit the required spend.

International travel in the upcoming year is a good enough reason.

I was in frequent communication with them over the phone - once I let them know I deposited $9k in a month I called them again, giving them reasons of why I am getting a Premier account. Days later, they approved me for Premier, only requiring 1 month of deposit. Then you will have to venture...

Sorry for the posts, I was wrong... looks like the statuses have been fully updated today. Nvm, back at 0 and still Gold... 30 nights coming later in the year. I think the 10 nights came from the old system and the 30 nights was added in with the Explorer change.

For Accor Plus Explorer, seems like the headstart on nights is now 40. Accor throwing a bone to me... only need 20 nights to get to Platinum. Tempting...

Pretty much 100% hit rate on the major supermarkets and gas stations. Also smaller grocery shops work. Havent checked cases like 7/11 convenience stores yet.

I use Google Wallet and I rang up the HSBC Premier US line. Got it working after a call.

Happy New Year everyone! Good experience with the HSBC Premier CC, no fraud blocks at all when using it in Australia even when using mobile. No declined transactions either. 3x works at ALDI and IGA etc. I guess it being a global institution helps.

I guess the free night awards from SUBs have their strengths and weaknesses. The points value ceiling is much higher but on the other hand it expires about 12 months it gets posted into the account. This is for Hyatt and Marriott cards, where 5 free nights have been done before but it is quite...

HSBC DP: Australian streaming sites should trigger the $5 USD HSBC Premier monthly streaming credit. With Kayo promos (e.g. $15 AUD for 6 months) - comes to about $7.50 AUD after all the discounts. Ozbargain :P