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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    YMMV but US hotel CCs may be of benefit to you if you stay at Hilton or Marriott chains frequently. Either the instant Diamond status with Hilton Aspire or Elite Night credits + status with Marriott cards.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Once we get the ITIN, is it advised that we link it to our AMEX accounts almost immediately or we don't really have to yet and we can start applying for other US cards? I assume other US banks want to know if we have a good credit score first and they want some sort of history.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    No hard and fast rule for getting out of pop up jail but it probably took me a year of continuous spending on existing cards (went for the FNCs after spending 15k) to get me out of it. That is what I noticed. Also, no downgrades/upgrades around the time you apply for another card. The SUB for my...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Sounds like an ITIN is the way to go, but sounds like it will be a long process. Will try SH studio. No rush though.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    If there was ever an upgrade bonus for the US Amex cards I assume it will come in a targeted email (e.g. Marriott to the Brilliant). Same goes for the Hilton ones. In PUJ at the moment so upgrade offer is the next best option.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Indeed the extra 15 nights + another 35k FNA from the Marriott Biz card for $125 looks good but it sounds like an ITIN is required and an address in the US where you do business. I know in Aus, being a Doordash or Uber driver on the side counts and you need an ABN for that... probably the same...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Thinking of starting the ITIN journey. I have seen from earlier that Maza is the cheapest. Is it still the case or is SH Studio better? Willing to be patient, won't be getting another US card for a while yet.
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    Hilton Brisbane beyond June 2024

    It is either the HGI or maybe they are looking for a existing hotel and make it a Doubletree, who knows.
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    Hilton Brisbane beyond June 2024

    Admittedly no update on the HGI Spring Hill in any article... unless someone else is there to check the construction site out.
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    Accor Plus Membership Discussion

    https://loyaltylobby.com/2025/02/17/accor-plus-additional-10-bonus-nights-total-30-for-renewals-expiry-unclear/ Not sure if this was ever a feature yet - I know there was the 20 nights for being an A+ member at a point in time + 20 nights at renewal in 2023, but never heard of 10 extra nights...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Seconded - The Hilton Surfers Paradise gift cards should still work.
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    Marriott Bonvoy 2025 Q1 Promo

    Indeed the most lucrative promo Marriott offers. The difference is now Marriott Homes and Villas paid stays is now eligible for this promo. I dont think this was the case in recent years. Useful if you want to stay somewhere around regional areas in Australia and want to get Marriott nights...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Confirmed that the downgrade to the $95 Marriott Amex card still works for both the Bevy and the Brilliant. 35k FNA each year with no spend requirement the main benefit.
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    1 Status Credit for Every 5000 Points Transferred to Qantas

    Transferred points after I got the email that I registered, will see how long it takes. From the T&Cs it appears that it takes up to the usual 8 weeks after the offer period.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Approaching month 12 of the Marriott Bevy and seeing if the base Marriott Bonvoy card would still be an option. I will see how it goes. I'm okay with the 35k night certificate with no spend requirement as you could use it at a Westin/Marriott/Sheraton here in Australia. $95 annual fee too, not...
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Didn't get an email on the targeted Delta Status match - confirmed that I am not eligible by the points site.
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    Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond

    Some US folk put all their spend on the Hilton cards from 2020-2023 when every eligible transaction counted towards the lifetime base points requirement :p. Even all of the 14x on the Hilton Aspire for Hilton transactions counted. Now gone.
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    Credit Card Offers Amex Platinum Card Benefits, Offers & Discussion

    Worked on the computer browser. Basically you will need to be logged into both Amazon and Doordash. Amazon directs you to the login and if successful there is a clickthrough to Doordash.
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Sometimes you get an email notification about the automatic upgrades, sometimes it doesn't. You can also ask in the app and they will usually find a way to upgrade you to a room 2+ levels above what you booked if it is available. That's the better bet. Obviously lesser chance of working in...
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    IHG Hotels that recognise status

    It is in a very good location, just stayed there. Minutes from the beach. Has a pool on the first level. Saturday nights hit different around the Eastern Suburbs.
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