Strategy to obtain US Amex

[Ko0l]

I know nobody can give tax advice here - but if one were to declare US interest to the IRS with your ITIN should you also declare on AU return? I see the tax treaty should stop you paying tax twice - but seems like a big faff for a piddly amount of interest…..

It's still reported in the AU return. You just claim back any tax paid to the US as a tax offset.

 

[djchuckles]

It's still reported in the AU return. You just claim back any tax paid to the US as a tax offset.

Thank you! May be more notable as I’ve just signed up as a Fora Travel advisor and commissions are paid in USD so I’ll whack those into my US checking account

 

[N0mad]

The first insurer I tried asked for a SSN before they would give me a quote, but the second one didn't (and has taken payment/issued the policy, so I suspect they won't ask about it now). Perhaps it's not a strict requirement, or depends on where they are domiciled? BTW, happy to update the thread with who I used once I hear back from AMEX (and/or if anyone wants to know now, happy to answer by PM).



Thanks for this. I think HSBC has enhanced the Relationship Manager offering to the point where their identity is anonymous these days; but I might give the Premier number a call tomorrow and ask.

i got contacted by an RM about 1 month ago over email, my wife opened an account about 1 month after me and hasn't heard anything from anyone. I tried opening an account for her in the US and had to give them my RM's details hopefully he can sort it for her.

 

[blacksultan]

Aus Amex have reverted to say International points transfer can done only once per 12 month rolling period .

 

[_TheTraveller_]

My Barclay's application is dead in the water. They all contradict one another and none of the documents I have are sufficient. CP565, foreign DL or passport are not suitable.

Just an FYI for anyone looking to apply.

 

[blacksultan]

P2 has been approved for hsbc premier cc . Card showing in account . Does anyone know if it can be added in Apple wallet or digital card no received before physical card is received ?

 

[nthd_nthd]

the previous Chase Sapphire Preferred with extra $300 Travel Spending credit - all the history on web saying finished Nov 14th. Even Chase rep. However, I was sure I still saw it available when I applied on Nov 27th and got approved 2nd week of December. Talked to 2 Chase customer service reps they confirmed I am not qualified for $300.

I went ahead and booked a hotel for $170 on their Travel portal thinking I was gonna get the usual $50 Travel credit. But voila, statement credit came back and I got that 100% - so eventhough the offer was confirmed finished Nov 14 - however it was still on their website - I still got that offer. YAY.

Also, Got Pepper Reward statement credit offers on 2 of my Amex - Spend $75 - get $35 back - pretty good deal for 2x$75 Giftcards for my up coming AirBnB stay. Also, because of US AirBnB Giftcards cant be redeemed for my Australian AirBnB account , I had to open another AirBnB account with US Address. Been collecting AirBnB giftcard from Staple - Amex Biz Gold credit.

 

[djchuckles]

P2 has been approved for hsbc premier cc . Card showing in account . Does anyone know if it can be added in Apple wallet or digital card no received before physical card is received ?

I think I recall being able to add it before receiving it - unlike Amex where I’ve always not been eligible for their instant card number thing

 

[Ko0l]

Also, Got Pepper Reward statement credit offers on 2 of my Amex - Spend $75 - get $35 back - pretty good deal for 2x$75 Giftcards for my up coming AirBnB stay.

Anyway to buy in Australia? I always get a payment declined message when ordering.

 

[djchuckles]

the previous Chase Sapphire Preferred with extra $300 Travel Spending credit - all the history on web saying finished Nov 14th. Even Chase rep. However, I was sure I still saw it available when I applied on Nov 27th and got approved 2nd week of December. Talked to 2 Chase customer service reps they confirmed I am not qualified for $300.

I went ahead and booked a hotel for $170 on their Travel portal thinking I was gonna get the usual $50 Travel credit. But voila, statement credit came back and I got that 100% - so eventhough the offer was confirmed finished Nov 14 - however it was still on their website - I still got that offer. YAY.

Also, Got Pepper Reward statement credit offers on 2 of my Amex - Spend $75 - get $35 back - pretty good deal for 2x$75 Giftcards for my up coming AirBnB stay. Also, because of US AirBnB Giftcards cant be redeemed for my Australian AirBnB account , I had to open another AirBnB account with US Address. Been collecting AirBnB giftcard from Staple - Amex Biz Gold credit.

I don’t pay too much attention to the Amex offers - but i will have to start taking a look…..

 

[Franko Costa]

Aus Amex have reverted to say International points transfer can done only once per 12 month rolling period .

That was always the case - same thing happened to be April last year

 

[djchuckles]

I don’t pay too much attention to the Amex offers - but i will have to start taking a look…..

Anyway to buy in Australia? I always get a payment declined message when ordering.

the previous Chase Sapphire Preferred with extra $300 Travel Spending credit - all the history on web saying finished Nov 14th. Even Chase rep. However, I was sure I still saw it available when I applied on Nov 27th and got approved 2nd week of December. Talked to 2 Chase customer service reps they confirmed I am not qualified for $300.

I went ahead and booked a hotel for $170 on their Travel portal thinking I was gonna get the usual $50 Travel credit. But voila, statement credit came back and I got that 100% - so eventhough the offer was confirmed finished Nov 14 - however it was still on their website - I still got that offer. YAY.

Also, Got Pepper Reward statement credit offers on 2 of my Amex - Spend $75 - get $35 back - pretty good deal for 2x$75 Giftcards for my up coming AirBnB stay. Also, because of US AirBnB Giftcards cant be redeemed for my Australian AirBnB account , I had to open another AirBnB account with US Address. Been collecting AirBnB giftcard from Staple - Amex Biz Gold credit.

I have the Pepper on 2 of my 3 cards - assume i need to pay for Card Pointers or similar to add it to both?

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Anyway to buy in Australia? I always get a payment declined message when ordering.

VPN?

 

[georgie23]

I think I recall being able to add it before receiving it - unlike Amex where I’ve always not been eligible for their instant card number thing

I just got Amex Hilton Card and was able to add instantly online to Apple wallet

 

[djchuckles]

I just got Amex Hilton Card and was able to add instantly online to Apple wallet

Oh they must not like me then - for Surpass, Gold and Aspire they say please contact card services when i tried/try and do it. A pain because all my cards are still over in the US at a family address (though they send me pics of front/back when they receive them)

 

[georgie23]

Oh they must not like me then - for Surpass, Gold and Aspire they say please contact card services when i tried/try and do it. A pain because all my cards are still over in the US at a family address (though they send me pics of front/back when they receive them)

Yes this seemed to be first time I got this but this is first time I got instant approval so not sure if that changed anything
They send you an email but it doesnt work on wifi but reddit told me to try on a phone with mobile data and it worked perfectly
Now awaiting 10 days to try and get it sent to Australia

 

[nthd_nthd]

Anyway to buy in Australia? I always get a payment declined message when ordering.

oh my, My 1st time trying, got declicned both cards/both accounts. Amex prep does not know the issue, confirming my card/account is good

 

[Franko Costa]

Oh they must not like me then - for Surpass, Gold and Aspire they say please contact card services when i tried/try and do it. A pain because all my cards are still over in the US at a family address (though they send me pics of front/back when they receive them)

You have to login to the website under card services and add to google pay

 

[djchuckles]

You have to login to the website under card services and add to google pay

Yes I Know - but it doesn’t work and hasn’t worked on all 3 of the cards i have.

 

[soliloguy]

Have people succeeded in getting a CLI on the Amex US cards? Tried applying for one and got rejected - said they couldn't locate my credit file (to be fair just did a Nova Credit application and this was ~90 days in).

 

[levelnine]

Pepper is very sensitive. You need to sign up/use the account from an American IP, and not one associated with a popular/public VPN.