Strategy to obtain US Amex

[Finale]

Number of cards added to Apple Pay. Seems there's a limit of 4 or 5 cards. Try removing another one and then try adding the Gold.

I use Google pay and have 5 amex cards there (1 AU + 4 US). I have been trying to add more but it won't let me unless I remove an existing one, either AU or US. Not sure who set the limit. I asked Amex and they said they didn't have a limit but I doubt it since Apple pay can't add more than 5 Amex as well.

 

[blacksultan]

I use Google pay and have 5 amex cards there (1 AU + 4 US). I have been trying to add more but it won't let me unless I remove an existing one, either AU or US. Not sure who set the limit. I asked Amex and they said they didn't have a limit but I doubt it since Apple pay can't add more than 5 Amex as well.

I managed to add my card . I believe I was using the wrong details .

 

[blacksultan]

Does anyone else have a US Hsbc card ? Is the FICO score showing on page 2 of the statement ?

 

[blacksultan]

Looks like the long running rumors about HSBC USA were correct.

Maybe last chance to jump on board Premier for those who qualify & want a US bank account without setting foot in the US unless that gate has already been shut.

HSBC Exits US Mass Market Retail Banking; Strategically Repositions US Retail Business Towards International Banking and Wealth Management

HSBC announces exit of US mass market retail banking; reaches agreements with Cathay Bank and Citizens

www.businesswire.com

Spoke to hsbc is premier - said my account would continue to be with hsbc as it was premier ( HN).

 

[ForestZ]

Does anyone else have a US Hsbc card ? Is the FICO score showing on page 2 of the statement ?

Yes.

 

[blacksultan]

Yes.

Thanks. Do you have a us address listed and have you had it listed for a while ?

 

[ForestZ]

Thanks. Do you have a us address listed and have you had it listed for a while?

Thanks. Do you have a us address listed and have you had it listed for a while ?

I changed to an US address after account opening and after around 3 months the score appeared on the statement. The score is about 5 points less than what I got from the Amex after 6 months.

 

[blacksultan]

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I changed to an US address after account opening and after around 3 months the score appeared on the statement. The score is about 5 points less than what I got from the Amex after 6 months.
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[snabbu]

Does anyone else have a US Hsbc card ? Is the FICO score showing on page 2 of the statement ?

Yes.

Thanks. Do you have a us address listed and have you had it listed for a while ?

Yes.

 

[PPS_SYD]

For those with ITIN via Sina B, what did it cost you folks? A colleague is keen to get it and has been quoted $447.

 

[pyusha]

Sina B. has been kind and generous and is willing to offer a special for us all at $375.
Reach out to him.

 

[PPS_SYD]

Sina B. has been kind and generous and is willing to offer a special for us all at $375.
Reach out to him.

That’s a decent saving. Thank you kindly.

 

[jbmemories]

Just bear in mind although COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out faster in USA, the IRIS is still backlogged and new businesses and ITINs are being requested so it will take a while to get them!

Plus their Tax Return times as well so they're currently being bogged down even further.

 

[ithongy]

Ithongy has a good grasp on this sort of stuff

Maybe if you know an accountant really well.

 

[ithongy]

Tax & Accounting Services

Tax Preperation

www.sunkap.com

Ask for Daniel Hagen to setup ITIN might be cheaper than USD$375. Yes can confirm there is a serious backlog at IRS end.

Daniel is familiar with AU & USA taxes, bear in mind, you will have to file taxes every year if you obtain a ITIN.

 

[ForestZ]

Tax & Accounting Services

Tax Preperation

www.sunkap.com

Ask for Daniel Hagen to setup ITIN might be cheaper than USD$375. Yes can confirm there is a serious backlog at IRS end.

Daniel is familiar with AU & USA taxes, bear in mind, you will have to file taxes every year if you obtain a ITIN.

Can someone kind enough to share the experience of filing tax?

 

[PPS_SYD]

Tax & Accounting Services

Tax Preperation

www.sunkap.com

Ask for Daniel Hagen to setup ITIN might be cheaper than USD$375. Yes can confirm there is a serious backlog at IRS end.

Daniel is familiar with AU & USA taxes, bear in mind, you will have to file taxes every year if you obtain a ITIN.

Thanks mate, I will pass the information. Just out of curiosity, what is the normal time to get ITIN, and how much worse it is right now?

 

[ithongy]

Thanks mate, I will pass the information. Just out of curiosity, what is the normal time to get ITIN, and how much worse it is right now?

it’ll be over 6 months. Pre covid… think I got a EIN no in less than a week. Setting up C or S Corp is still pretty quick these days.

 

[ithongy]

Can someone kind enough to share the experience of filing tax?

filed a few tax returns in USA. Speak to account over phone or emails. People use Turbo Tax for DIY tax returns.
If you seen some previous post you can ask for Daniel Hagen to setup your EIN, ITIN, INC Corp etc… he’s a great guy with knowledge of AU & USA taxes.

He will know of other banks in USA that might not require you set a foot in USA to open a personal/business checking account.

Tax & Accounting Services

Tax Preperation

www.sunkap.com

 

[ithongy]

Thank you

got a EIN & S-Corp setup, went to Chase Bank to open a business checking account & applied for a business credit card, no banking history, deposit of cash & was approved for a $10k limit Chase Ink Cash card. Easy to meet min spend to get 50k SUB. Great multipliers 5 points per USD$1 at office stores. Great to purchase prepaid visa and other gift cards.