Have US SSN but not address - apply for new cc?

[brideshead]

Hello, after listening to the AFF podcast interview with cove I am inspired to try applying for a US credit card. I studied in Chicago and left in 2001 so I have an old SSN I can use. I had citi and amex cards while I was there. My question is do I need a US address to open the account and if so any ideas how to do this? Although I visit US once a year, I don't have any trusted contacts I could use as a mail service. Thanks in advance for any advice/tips.

 

[DC3]

... I am inspired to try applying for a US credit card ...

Here’s an AFF thread that you may find useful:

Strategy to obtain US Amex

This will take time & patience, so either “Patience hurry up” or “Hurry up & wait”. This has not been tested & is a strategy that might work to obtain a US Amex Plat Business Charge Card with a USD$450 annual fee. The Australian version is quite a hefty annual fee in excess of AUD$1500...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

Edit: Using Global Transfer for a US-issued Amex is quite straightforward, even without a SSN. However, the SSN will provide for more credit card options

 

[brideshead]

Thanks for the useful reply DC3.

 

[coolstepslg]

brideshead, how did you go? im in the same boat. i have TIN that i havent used for over 20 years since i applied for it so i dont even know if they remain active. also i dont have any contacts or address i could use in the USA.​

 

[jb747]

An SSN is a nuclear attack submarine. I don't know that I'd want to be in the 'same boat'.