Strategy to obtain US Amex

[DC3]

Has anyone successfully done a 3rd global transfer

Update. I couldn’t resist the Green card 60,000 MR offer. Anyway, instant approval tonight, making it my 4th by GT.

 

[Franko Costa]

Update. I couldn’t resist the Green card 60,000 MR offer. Anyway, instant approval tonight, making it my 4th by GT.

Out of the 3, how many where charge cards? I hear that you can't apply more than 3 in 90 cards for actual credit cards

 

[DC3]

Out of the 3, how many where charge cards? I hear that you can't apply more than 3 in 90 cards for actual credit cards

Only Charge card for me is the most recent, being Green. And my four card applications have been spread over three years (including 3 x HH, mostly for the bonus points, but also for the Aspire benefits, and all of these suited my situation).

Anyway, 4 x GT certainly can happen.

Edited

 

[BTS_FAN]

Update. I couldn’t resist the Green card 60,000 MR offer. Anyway, instant approval tonight, making it my 4th by GT.

Did you have to input the ITIN number on your 4th GT application?

 

[DC3]

Did you have to input the ITIN number on your 4th GT application?

No. As these were by GT, no ITIN is required.

 

[deepakabc]

Which cards are eligible for GT ? How long I have to wait before I can start applying for GT ?

 

[levelnine]

Which cards are eligible for GT ? How long I have to wait before I can start applying for GT ?

All of them. You can apply straight away. Best to have a US phone number and bank account first in case you're asked for proof of address, etc.

 

[blacksultan]

Which cards are eligible for GT ? How long I have to wait before I can start applying for GT ?

Need to hold Amex in oz for at least 3 months .

 

[velli25]

Need to hold Amex in oz for at least 3 months .

Interesting - if you have previously held an account with AMEX can you do a GT still? Or do you need an open account, and then wait 3 months. Wife is waiting the 18 month period

 

[blacksultan]

Interesting - if you have previously held an account with AMEX can you do a GT still? Or do you need an open account, and then wait 3 months. Wife is waiting the 18 month period

Think you need an open account . Although if you still have a working log in you can try as you need an Oz log in for gt .

 

[Daventry]

Update: my Bonvoy Brilliant Amex was finally approved, will be delivered tomorrow to my US address and yesterday my Bonvoy status was already showing as Platinum

 

[levelnine]

Update: my Bonvoy Brilliant Amex was finally approved, will be delivered tomorrow to my US address and yesterday my Bonvoy status was already showing as Platinum

Congratulations. Interested in your thought process behind going for the Brilliant card?

 

[Daventry]

Congratulations. Interested in your thought process behind going for the Brilliant card?

The missus and I have quite few stays in Marriott properties booked for the rest of the year (also looking to make more bookings with them on 2024) and want to see if Platinum status does pay off with free breakfast and potential lounge access. As you can see this is kind of a gamble…

 

[cathalm8]

There’s a time-limited, best ever offer on the Amex Green: 60K MR after $3K spend in 6 months + 20% back on travel & transit (up to $200)

That means the card pays you $50 and 60K MR in the first year.

This card is fantastic for people based in Australia:

• No foreign transaction fees
• 3x on travel worldwide
• 3x on transit worldwide
• 3x on restaurants worldwide
• $189 CLEAR credit per calendar year
• $100 Loungebuddy credit per calendar year
• $150 annual fee

You can sign up (including via GT) using the referral link I’ve posted in the referral thread.

When is the deal valid to?

If I was to get my partner to apply for this via the GT route would they check her income? She has been on maternity leave so income has been patchy this last year..

 

[Franko Costa]

This Green card is pretty good for Australia's. It is 3x point for travel and transit. Unlike the gold or plat, it doesn't need to be made directly with airlines or through amex travel site.

I will apply for this tonight

Let's see if 4th via GT works

 

[cathalm8]

I setup a HSBC global account last week and called up this morning and they told me my account is already premier. I asked about setting up a US account and they said there is usually a $200 fee for this. Does this sound like other peoples experience? She tried contacting the international team but they were closed so said I would receive a call back..

 

[Franko Costa]

I setup a HSBC global account last week and called up this morning and they told me my account is already premier. I asked about setting up a US account and they said there is usually a $200 fee for this. Does this sound like other peoples experience? She tried contacting the international team but they were closed so said I would receive a call back..

Not correct. It was free for me

 

[deepakabc]

I setup a HSBC global account last week and called up this morning and they told me my account is already premier. I asked about setting up a US account and they said there is usually a $200 fee for this. Does this sound like other peoples experience? She tried contacting the international team but they were closed so said I would receive a call back..

I have opened an HSBC US account about a month ago and it took me 1 month to open.

 

[cathalm8]

Not correct. It was free for me

What is the process? Is it just call up HSBC Aus and they transfer you to HSBC international?

 

[cathalm8]

I have opened an HSBC US account about a month ago and it took me 1 month to open.

Did you open the HSBC premier account first and then ring up to apply for HSBC US or what was the process?