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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I believe I contacted my relationship manager for HSBC Aus and they relayed the information on how to contact / apply for the USA HSBC account. It was a fiddly enough process from memory.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Hi guys. Will be applying for my first chase card shortly and doing my research first. Have searched upthread for comments already. I am currently on 3/24 with 13 months credit history, but average age of credit history is just 10 months. Fico score around 730. I have a chase checking account...
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    Major changes to Velocity Frequent Flyer announced 17/10/24

    Not good news for people chasing partner airline redemptions...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    How long is your credit history? What is your fico score? How many cards do you have open?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Thanks for the advice. So can the 200 credit can be used to purchase flights or reduce costs of flights if you add it to their 'bank' or can it only be used for in flight purchases?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    DP: I just had P2 approved for a gold card by applying online with a passport number plus 2 zeros for the SSN and then calling them up to confirm she doesnt have an SSN. She no longer has an AMEX aus but she does have a AMEX US green since November 23. So they relied on the US history. Was quite...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Iam wondering about this too. Is there any way to get value out of the current USA Platinum card credits / benefits in Australia? It offers $200 Hotel Credit for booking through their portal. Wondering is there easy redemption of this for hotels worldwide and in Australia? $240 Digital...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Is it possible to get second AMEX (Non GT) sent to Australia without waiting the 10 days? thanks
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I might try this method for my P2 who has held a US GT Amex green since Nov. She doesnt have an ITIN or SSN and currently doesnt have an AMEX Aus to try GT. I was wondering when you say they needed to verify your name and address, could we simply supply a US bank statement / credit card...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I successfully used coles $250 mastercard gift cards to pay ATO earlier this year and was planning to again..
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Did you get the card expedited post to Australia or can you do that with your first Chase card or any subsequent Chase card for that matter? cheers
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Thanks. That code works and the green card has 199 credit for credit plus. I signed up and it is now saying ' just a few more steps': "1. Visit any CLEAR Plus airport location—no appointment necessary! ‍ 2. We'll add your ID and your eyes or fingerprints to verify your identity. ‍ 3. Use...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Is this offer still available and can it also be utilised by using clear credit from a green card?
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    Amex "I'm going to cancel my card" - bonus points given thread.

    Did you cancel? I had the same outcome 2 weeks ago. I was going to try and call again tomorrow for one more go.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Has anyone been able to open an amex business checking account and is it easy to do? Ive read online that you can cash out your Membership Rewards at 1 cent a piece with a Business Platinum card and an Amex Business Checking account? Not saying that's a good use of points but just wondering..
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I have a us apple ID. Set one up with a US address etc so not sure that's the issue. Iam not getting an error message, it's just not progressing.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Interesting. My physical iPhone is an old iPhone 8 with a cracked screen. I think that is my issue. I was going to try and do it remotely but not sure it'll work based on your experience..
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I am having some issues with Maza app. I used an old iphone and got Maza installed and was able to pay the subscription. It shows my payment and order number and has a slide bar at the bottom which says 'I verify this order'. But when I slide it it doesn't progress to the next page. Wondering if...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    It probably is especially as it doesn't count towards 5/24. It would be roughly 135 USD to make the 5k spend. There are probably better cards out there like citi strava or C1 venture (75k points for 4k spend) but they would take a 5/24 slot..
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I was not. Thanks for the advice.
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