Strategy to obtain US Amex

[maverick1]

Thanks, good to know. Did you already have a FICO score when you tried to apply for the WoH with your new ITIN then?

I tried, but was getting errors with the Cap 1 pre-approval tool. Was thinking that it could perhaps be because of my address? I’m using MyUS, although it doesn’t come up as a CMRA in the USPS checker.

I tried the C1 pre-approval tool, it keeps giving error on the address page. I'm also using Myus address . Error msg - We can't accept a non-physical address on a credit card application. Please try again using your physical address.

 

[_TheTraveller_]

C1 won't accept MyUS as an address so that is your first road block. I think they have their own address list that doesn't correspond to USPS's list.

Re fraud detection, I think it's always good to have your first card forwarded if possible to avoid being flagged. I also make an obligatory call to tell them that I'm travelling for work and expect charges etc and ask whether there are any issues.

For my first amex card, I had it forwarded to Anchorage as I was visiting so that probably put me in their good books since it was still within the US.

As a rule of thumb, best to keep a 'standard' profile with your initial relationship with the bank and don't raise too many eyebrows that would trigger fraud detection.

YMMV

 

[mrsquare]

C1 won't accept MyUS as an address so that is your first road block. I think they have their own address list that doesn't correspond to USPS's list.

Re fraud detection, I think it's always good to have your first card forwarded if possible to avoid being flagged. I also make an obligatory call to tell them that I'm travelling for work and expect charges etc and ask whether there are any issues.

For my first amex card, I had it forwarded to Anchorage as I was visiting so that probably put me in their good books since it was still within the US.

As a rule of thumb, best to keep a 'standard' profile with your initial relationship with the bank and don't raise too many eyebrows that would trigger fraud detection.

YMMV

Thanks, that’s good to know. Looks like a change of address is on the cards.

Does Chase accept MyUS as a form of mailing address, or are they like C1 too?

 

[Finale]

Thanks for that info. Very glad you and others forged the path with Chase. It has been helpful to me.

Have you had cards mailed overseas? When I was last in the US, I visited a branch to present my ID as they had problems linking one of my business cards to my online login. Turns out I had 5 different Chase profiles!! I believe the reason was requesting new cards be sent to me overseas, but the very friendly branch banker couldn't say definitively. Hasn't been a problem for approvals though, only for backend stuff like linking online accounts.

I never asked them to send the card overseas. I could not create an online account myself though. Had to let them set it up on the phone including the business profile.

 

[Tiki]

I have a layover in LAX overnight and was wondering if I should do anything that requires a US non-vpn IP? Like get Google Voice set up? Currently using Text Now with no issues for Amex and Chase but looking ahead to Citi and Cap 1 in around 6 months. I can't apply for any more cards at this point because I can't do more than 1 minimum spend.

 

[_TheTraveller_]

I never asked them to send the card overseas. I could not create an online account myself though. Had to let them set it up on the phone including the business profile.

Do you know what was cause?

 

[Finale]

Do you know what was cause?

I'm not sure. It just gave me an error when I submitted my details. There were many people who couldn't as well. One said he had to use VPN but it didn't work for me. One person was in the US and couldn't create it either. Not sure if it had anything to do with the phone number that cannot receive Chase verification text (like while on the call). It was wasy to let them set it up on the phone though.

 

[Franko Costa]

Just noticed that my postage address for my ITIN was incorrect and the person I delt with on Fiverr is not longer active. Looks like I need to pay for another ITIN

 

[DC3]

Just noticed that my postage address for my ITIN was incorrect and the person I delt with on Fiverr is not longer active. Looks like I need to pay for another ITIN

A second ITIN? Is that what you mean? I thought that it was permitted to have one ITIN, only.

 

[_TheTraveller_]

Just noticed that my postage address for my ITIN was incorrect and the person I delt with on Fiverr is not longer active. Looks like I need to pay for another ITIN

You may want to contact the IRS to update your details. Who did you go with on Fiverr?


Has anyone had any experiences with applying for a business card with an ITIN?

 

[Franko Costa]

You may want to contact the IRS to update your details. Who did you go with on Fiverr?


Has anyone had any experiences with applying for a business card with an ITIN?

I used iattorney - they are no longer on the platform

 

[blacksultan]

Just noticed that my postage address for my ITIN was incorrect and the person I delt with on Fiverr is not longer active. Looks like I need to pay for another ITIN Don’t think it’s critical as the addresss for me was ein express and I had 3 chase cards approved . Or is it ?

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I used iattorney - they are no longer on the platform

I got an Amex biz

 

[Martin999]

Just noticed that my postage address for my ITIN was incorrect and the person I delt with on Fiverr is not longer active. Looks like I need to pay for another ITIN

I faced the same issue as well(if you’re looking from IRS online portal) but when my physical mail arrived a month later, my address appeared to be correct.

So not to worry.

 

[nj12]

For those who have opened a HSBC US account using Premier status in OZ was there a way to do this online or only through relationship manager? What kind of questions were asked regarding reasons for opening a US account? I plan to finally start applying for Chase cards once I get this sorted.

 

[mrsquare]

For those who have opened a HSBC US account using Premier status in OZ was there a way to do this online or only through relationship manager? What kind of questions were asked regarding reasons for opening a US account? I plan to finally start applying for Chase cards once I get this sorted.

I applied via their IBC. Not sure if you can apply online or directly via the HSBC US site and still get reciprocal status.

 

[blacksultan]

For those who have opened a HSBC US account using Premier status in OZ was there a way to do this online or only through relationship manager? What kind of questions were asked regarding reasons for opening a US account? I plan to finally start applying for Chase cards once I get this sorted.

Need to do through RM who put you in touch with IBC who complete process over phone with forms signed at branch .
Mention you are moving / buying property /. Among investments

 

[maverick1]

For those who have opened a HSBC US account using Premier status in OZ was there a way to do this online or only through relationship manager? What kind of questions were asked regarding reasons for opening a US account? I plan to finally start applying for Chase cards once I get this sorted.

I applied it online. The account was setup within 3-4 days. I was contacted once from a US based CC rep asking questions like source of funds, amount of first transfer and few other basic questions etc.

 

[nightelves]

So I've now got my HSBC US account and both have checking and savings account have Premier status to it. From there how are you able to apply for a Chase credit card?

 

[_TheTraveller_]

So I've now got my HSBC US account and both have checking and savings account have Premier status to it. From there how are you able to apply for a Chase credit card?

And you have an ITIN with a credit history of 1 year and more?

 

[nightelves]

And you have an ITIN with a credit history of 1 year and more?

No have neither of those. Is that what's required?