Strategy to obtain US Amex

dein_gesicht said:
For those interested in upgrading their biz gold to biz plat, you can upgrade and get 120k points for 10k spend. Doesn't count as a new card so can still apply for one of each every 90 days. I was offered for 3 of my cards and just got them all upgraded
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I wish I can one day be rich or important enough to be able to be able to spend 30k for SUBs!!
 
georgie23 said:
I currently have an application for a Hilton Honors and they wont accept my address (recently moved away from MyUS) and they are asking for bank statement despite being with the with a green and platinum - so who knows how they work
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If you changed the address recently wait for 30days and ring them back. Or try again with this number 8669295160
 
I have 3 follow-up questions for clarification re Amex applications using ITIN (I've read this whole thread and thought I had a fool-proof strategy until my recent applications threw up both pop-up jail and a 4506c request, the double combo. Very humbling!)

1. When applying for a subsequent Amex card with an ITIN after using GT for the initial card(s), do you log into your US Amex account and then proceed to apply while logged in? I'm seeing some DPs that ask whether the person was logged in or not when they applied after having received a 4506c request or their application has otherwise been sent for pending review. I'm not sure why tbh.

2. After a 4506c request, is there a recommended timeframe to wait before applying again? I've seen DPs ranging from immediately after, to a couple of weeks, to 3 months+.

3. How soon after getting an ITIN should you wait before trying to apply with the ITIN when having c. 3 years credit history with just Amex (having used GT) and a FICO score of around 760 and TU score of 758 (obtained from unsuccessful C1 pre-approval tool letter)?

Appreciate any assistance. Thanks!
 
scibo10 said:
I have 3 follow-up questions for clarification re Amex applications using ITIN (I've read this whole thread and thought I had a fool-proof strategy until my recent applications threw up both pop-up jail and a 4506c request, the double combo. Very humbling!)

1. When applying for a subsequent Amex card with an ITIN after using GT for the initial card(s), do you log into your US Amex account and then proceed to apply while logged in? I'm seeing some DPs that ask whether the person was logged in or not when they applied after having received a 4506c request or their application has otherwise been sent for pending review. I'm not sure why tbh.

2. After a 4506c request, is there a recommended timeframe to wait before applying again? I've seen DPs ranging from immediately after, to a couple of weeks, to 3 months+.

3. How soon after getting an ITIN should you wait before trying to apply with the ITIN when having c. 3 years credit history with just Amex (having used GT) and a FICO score of around 760 and TU score of 758 (obtained from unsuccessful C1 pre-approval tool letter)?

Appreciate any assistance. Thanks!
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I am no expert but will give my thoughts

1. I applied for first via GT and then 13 months later for second using GT link but I did not put in my Australian data in there - just added my ITIN - don't think it matters has been my understanding and one experience

3. I applied for second 13 months after Amex GT history and ITIN was about 10 months old - approved overnight
 
I have decided to give up on my
mike0430 said:
My 2nd chase card application is stucked and as SUB was not good (signed with 35k points only), I have asked rep to withdrew my application and hoping to reapply with new 5FN SUB.
Anyone knows when could I apply again please, my first card was approved 2 months ago.
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Seems like once you application has been lodged there is no option for withdraw. I will re-apply later this month, I wonder if reducing total credit limit and pay off balance would help with new application? I currently have 80k ~ 100 credit limit (showing differerntly at different credit bureau). Thanks.
 
Is anyone transferring Amex to Hawaiian to Alaska? I am tempted to do 500k but afraid they will devalue (which is a chance but unlikely so recently after the merger). Anyone else have any thoughts?
 
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dein_gesicht said:
Is anyone transferring Amex to Hawaiian to Alaska? I am tempted to do 500k but afraid they will devalue (which is a chance but unlikely so recently after the merger). Anyone else have any thoughts?
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I have same thought about those Hawaiin CCs. Currently 3/24 and P2 is 2/24. Should I jump on those Hawaiin CC - knowing that they are not gonna last. Or Should I try to get Transferable points with Amex or other elevated offers with other banks. Any thoughts?
 
I won't be doing it as I see AA & AS miles as broadly similar (albeit not identical) and I am acquiring plenty of AA miles atm.

But if you are thinking of doing it, the time to strike is now:
“Our intent is not to have a transferable currency where guests can earn across competitor cards, to be totally honest,” Catlin said. “And when given the opportunity to kind of close that door, we will.”
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georgie23 said:
Is there a business version to apply that wont count towards 5/24
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Yes Barclays
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levelnine said:
I won't be doing it as I see AA & AS miles as broadly similar (albeit not identical) and I am acquiring plenty of AA miles atm.

But if you are thinking of doing it, the time to strike is now:

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Yes I thought so. I tried to get Citi AA and was denied. Need to spend more time MSing in the US though as BG aren't as good as I thought 🤔
 
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dein_gesicht said:
Yes Barclays
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Yes I thought so. I tried to get Citi AA and was denied. Need to spend more time MSing in the US though as BG aren't as good as I thought 🤔
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I will be in the US in 2 weeks. Any quick and easy MSing on Chase cards?
 
Thanks, I will look into it. No gift cards at office supply store hacks? For 5x Inks?

I remember the good old days of Bluebirds15 years ago!
 
Tiki said:
Thanks, I will look into it. No gift cards at office supply store hacks? For 5x Inks?

I remember the good old days of Bluebirds15 years ago!
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Yes, but they can be hard to liquidate depending on the area/store/cashier — start slow so you don't end up with thousands of dollars in gift cards that you can't use. A web search will provide you with the basic workflow.
 
levelnine said:
Most MS methods take a while to develop and scale. But if you're going somewhere that has US Bank branches, you could go in & try to open a business checking account. Can fund $3,000 from a credit card; codes as a purchase.

Can also be done online: U.S. Bank $800 Business Checking Bonus - Doctor Of Credit
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Deposit with CC and code as purchase? That's cool. Do you need a LLC or can you do in personal name as sole trader?
 
nthd_nthd said:
Business Gold, how do you use them to get statement credit in Australia please? Buying $20Gc from Officeworks?
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Won't work. One option is to buy something off staples.com (eg a gift card) & resell it.
Ansett Nostalgic said:
Deposit with CC and code as purchase? That's cool. Do you need a LLC or can you do in personal name as sole trader?
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Sole prop is possible.
 

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