Strategy to obtain US Amex

[djchuckles]

If I’m already Diamond - is it worth getting the Aspire card (I currently have the Surpass). Its a fairly hefty annual fee and nice though the SUB and FNC would be - i don’t know if i need to spend $550 on that right now…..

 

[_TheTraveller_]

If I’m already Diamond - is it worth getting the Aspire card (I currently have the Surpass). Its a fairly hefty annual fee and nice though the SUB and FNC would be - i don’t know if i need to spend $550 on that right now…..

I think it's a worthy keeper card mainly for the FNC and the credits. You could get 3 nights (1 FNC + 200 credit x2) at Hilton Queenstown or Surfers Paradise if you wanted something local.

 

[velli25]

I accidentally updated alll addresses on HSBC US Premier to US addresses. They have now asked for a W-8 form to show that I'm not a US person. Has anyone been in a similar position?

Just filled out the forms with required info and will post to US. Have also changed the address's back. Sigh !

 

[Grrr]

Has anyone been in a similar position?

Just filled out the forms with required info and will post to US

Yes, there was a discussion upthread.

What did you end up putting as your reasons ?

 

[velli25]

Hm just read over it. The forms just ask for the reasons you have (1) US phone number (2) US residency (3) Mailing address. It also asked to send ID showing your foreign address.

It has options for each one.
(1) US Phone Number - Voice over internet provided (calls don't actually originate from US)
(2) Accidentally changed address, was meant to only change mailing address
(3) Mailing Address - Mail forwarded for conveniance

I was going to post the filled out form via mail...unfortunately you can't email it to a department either which is annoying. I got them to update my case notes to say it was an error.

 

[djchuckles]

I think it's a worthy keeper card mainly for the FNC and the credits. You could get 3 nights (1 FNC + 200 credit x2) at Hilton Queenstown or Surfers Paradise if you wanted something local.

Ah yes forgot about the $200 credit. We are off to WA Maldives in April so its probably worth it for at least 1 year - don’t imagine that will be a cheap trip so the 14x points will be nice!

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I accidentally updated alll addresses on HSBC US Premier to US addresses. They have now asked for a W-8 form to show that I'm not a US person. Has anyone been in a similar position?

Just filled out the forms with required info and will post to US. Have also changed the address's back. Sigh !

How did you receive the form? I mistakenly did the same - but have now changed them all back to AU. Haven’t received any form (though not sure if it went to sister in laws in US)

 

[velli25]

Ah yes forgot about the $200 credit. We are off to WA Maldives in April so its probably worth it for at least 1 year - don’t imagine that will be a cheap trip so the 14x points will be nice!

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How did you receive the form? I mistakenly did the same - but have now changed them all back to AU. Haven’t received any form (though not sure if it went to sister in laws in US)

Mine came in the mail last week and the letter was dated 30/08

 

[djchuckles]

Mine came in the mail last week and the letter was dated 30/08

To your US or AU address?

 

[velli25]

To your US or AU address?

Aus address

 

[nj12]

I accidentally updated alll addresses on HSBC US Premier to US addresses. They have now asked for a W-8 form to show that I'm not a US person. Has anyone been in a similar position?

I did the same early last year to use the statements for proof of address on Chase Card applications. I have received these forms on 2 separate occasions about 12 months apart and ignored them each time. I also managed to add P2 to my US HSBC account as a Joint account holder with not too much difficulty. No questions were asked about my US address, residence status or W8 form.

 

[velli25]

I’m traveling to the states early next year so was a little worried if anything showed up on my name! Do you think we could just ignore it ?

 

[Voele]

I did the same early last year to use the statements for proof of address on Chase Card applications. I have received these forms on 2 separate occasions about 12 months apart and ignored them each time. I also managed to add P2 to my US HSBC account as a Joint account holder with not too much difficulty. No questions were asked about my US address, residence status or W8 form.

May I ask how you got your p2 added? Did you just call them?

 

[djchuckles]

Found a neat app called Travel Freely (only available in US App Store) which tracks cards, 5/24 dates, SUB spend due dates etc. seems pretty neat and is free

 

[georgie23]

Cool have been looking for something like that
Does it link into your own amex etc account to keep the data personalised

 

[djchuckles]

Cool have been looking for something like that
Does it link into your own amex etc account to keep the data personalised

It relies on what you enter manually it seems.

 

[dein_gesicht]

Just made a Coles online order with CSP to see if it gets 3x

Confirmed - coles online got 3x on CSP

 

[Tiki]

Milkrun (Woolies partner) also got 3x on CSP. I think Woolies does as well, I have to do an order next week so I will find out.

 

[georgie23]

Advice please from the experienced campaigners and contributors

My initial GT card was green (wanted to transfer MR points) - 14 months ago, platinum - 1 month ago - is it wise to apply for the Hilton Honors no AF card now

1. Different mix of credit vs charge card
2. Keep open indefinitely (as long as no AF exists)

I can see why hilton card can be recommended first as anchor card. I guess the 14 month time may be significant now but in years will become less significant and would still show a long history of card open. Will take me to 3/24 for Chase but plan would be to improve score and then work on Chase business and personal

Thanks for any advice

 

[nj12]

May I ask how you got your p2 added? Did you just call them?

I emailed or messaged customer service stating I would like to add P2 and then received an email to schedule a call back during US east coast business hours. It was a reasonably long phone call however the process would have been easier if P2 was a joint HSBC Aus customer. Secure link sent by text to P2 Aus number to upload passport and selfie for verification. Account established. No questions asked about my US address on file and P2's was setup with our Australian address which I've now changed to US address. Premier Debit card sent to Aus address by DHL although that probably won't get much use.