Strategy to obtain US Amex

[djchuckles]

DP - HSBC US blocked my account as linked up WISE via ACH and did a pull transfer - they could not verify me at the other bank (Wise had me a Community Trust Bank) - they have blocked log in access - had to call fraud centre and they are waiting for the transfer to go through - not sure if others had issue but I have had HSBC not happy with 2 ACH transfers done - wire seems fine
Wise sending to HSBC is fine too

I’ve funded my HSBC US account 3 times via WISE. 2 show as ACH transfer, the most recent one shows as RTP transfer. I’ve then sent several ACH payments to my Amex Checking.

I don’t think I’ve done a ‘pull transfer’ as you put it though as I’ve always pushed from WISE into HSBC

 

[georgie23]

I did the "Bank to Bank" transfer - mostly to test out the feature - they then sent 2 small payments to Wise which I confirmed in HSBC and then did then transfer that way - the Wise to HSBC seem fine

 

[djchuckles]

BTW if anyone hasn’t checked out the Amazon US spend with MR points offers I suggest it’s worth a look. I had 50% off up to $80 so just got a pair of AirPod Pro 2 for US$77 and 1 point! Sent for free to my MYUS address (And I already had an Amazon US gift card balance so it actually cost me just 1 point!)

 

[georgie23]

BTW if anyone hasn’t checked out the Amazon US spend with MR points offers I suggest it’s worth a look. I had 50% off up to $80 so just got a pair of AirPod Pro 2 for US$77 and 1 point! Sent for free to my MYUS address (And I already had an Amazon US gift card balance so it actually cost me just 1 point!)

Do you need to create a Amazon US account for this?

 

[djchuckles]

Do you need to create an Amazon US account for this?

You do indeed - then link it up to your US Amex Card (thats part of Membership Rewards).

Not sure if I’m allowed to share links - but check this out You can save 50% on Amazon purchases with just 1 Amex point - The Points Guy

 

[Voele]

You do indeed - then link it up to your US Amex Card (thats part of Membership Rewards).

Not sure if I’m allowed to share links - but check this out You can save 50% on Amazon purchases with just 1 Amex point - The Points Guy

Easy $80. Didn't know about this offer. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Franko Costa]

I applied for the cap1 biz venture card 3 wks back and was instantly approved after using the pre-approval tool.

They requested I upload a copy of my US ID or US driver license. I've uploaded my passport, aust driver license and copy of my ITIN instead. Hoping for the best, the documents were accepted and currently still waiting for the card to arrive.

Hopefully no issues with the card activation like I had with Chase.

I want this card but I don't have any room in my 5/24 slot