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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    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...
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    Emirates Wolgan Valley to reopen as a Ritz-Carlton Lodge

    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.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    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...
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    Credit Card Offers CommBank Ultimate Awards Card: 100K award points – potentially fee free

    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...
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    Credit Card Offers Qantas Premier Platinum Offers & Discussion

    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.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    International travel in the upcoming year is a good enough reason.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    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...
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    ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Discussion

    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.
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    ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Discussion

    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...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    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.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

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

    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.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    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...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    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
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    Credit Card Offers Qantas Premier Platinum Offers & Discussion

    60k bonus points for this card doesnt seem to post as quick as before... I think the wording changed a bit. It is 2 months max after hitting the required spend now. Before it seemed to be the next statement after hitting the require spend. So I will have to see what the next statement brings.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Okay, looks like the Hyatt/Chase tie up is quite good, probably the best value under the UR program with the 1:1 transfer ratio. I guess people usually start with the Hyatt credit card and then move on to the Personal/Business cards with UR SUBs, especially the 100k CSP offer that usually...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    This is for the HSBC Premier credit card
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    The PDF form was like the typical credit card application so it is not very long. Residential and mailing address Employment, income Non-US mortgage repayments and credit balances Few days later they asked for verification of employment. Approved after 2 days. Changed the mailing address of...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Basically a US bank statement showing the same address that was on the application. HSBC Premier AU to US is the easiest method at the moment if you arent in the US anytime soon - set the mailing address to the same one on the GT application.
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    Earn up to 110 Qantas Status Credits on the ground

    Unluckily the Red Energy Bonus posted before this promotion started and probably no referral for me so that leaves me one with one category for me. OTOH the health Insurance bonus got posted at the right time. This was for 6 months of being a Qantas Health Insurance member. Thats all for this...
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