Strategy to obtain US Amex

I applied for the Amex Gold card and was approved instantly. I used a referral to get 100k MR SUB with 20% back on dining up to $100. They give you the card number immediately as well which is nice, you can then add it to your account and to Google/Apple Pay instantly.

I wanted to add an AU and get the card sent here - anyone know if it's possible to get the AU card sent overseas or is the process the same as the primary card? i.e. wait 10 days and then ask for a replacement card.
First Amex? If not how long did you wait? That’s next on my list to apply
 
First Amex? If not how long did you wait? That’s next on my list to apply

I had an Amex Blue Cash Everyday since July. Roughly 12 months since I opened a US bank account / secured card but I didn't obtain an ITIN until April 2024.

Full card history:

Amex Blue Cash Everyday May 2024
CSP July 2024
Chase Ink Unlimited Sept 2024
Amex Gold Oct 2024
 
I had an Amex Blue Cash Everyday since July. Roughly 12 months since I opened a US bank account / secured card but I didn't obtain an ITIN until April 2024.

Full card history:

Amex Blue Cash Everyday May 2024
CSP July 2024
Chase Ink Unlimited Sept 2024
Amex Gold Oct 2024

When did you get your secured card?
 
I applied for the Amex Gold card and was approved instantly. I used a referral to get 100k MR SUB with 20% back on dining up to $100. They give you the card number immediately as well which is nice, you can then add it to your account and to Google/Apple Pay instantly.

I wanted to add an AU and get the card sent here - anyone know if it's possible to get the AU card sent overseas or is the process the same as the primary card? i.e. wait 10 days and then ask for a replacement card.
I applied for AU at the same time it got approved hence when I asked for cards to be sent to Australia, they sent both together
 

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