Strategy to obtain US Amex

[DAC1]

As per my recent discussions with them . I don’t think that’s true .

I hold the Premier and got declined from the Elite. When I asked, they said it was because I couldn’t hold both but they gave me the option to upgrade to the Elite. I have heard another similar datapoint to this too.

@DAC1 would you mind dropping me a DM with his details?

DM incoming!

 

[nom]

I hold the Premier and got declined from the Elite. When I asked, they said it was because I couldn’t hold both but they gave me the option to upgrade to the Elite. I have heard another similar datapoint to this too.

DM incoming!

Could you DM me the link too? I can’t DM you

 

[blacksultan]

I hold the Premier and got declined from the Elite. When I asked, they said it was because I couldn’t hold both but they gave me the option to upgrade to the Elite. I have heard another similar datapoint to this too.

DM incoming!

Ok .

 

[albyd]

I have Premier. What am I missing re the Elite? I’ve had a look again. There are plenty of cards with lower AF offering higher category bonuses eg in travel and dining.

 

[levelnine]

I have Premier. What am I missing re the Elite? I’ve had a look again. There are plenty of cards with lower AF offering higher category bonuses eg in travel and dining.

Good for the first year: 80/100K SUB, 2x $300 hotel credit, 2x $200 AA/BestBuy credit, some other benefits for $595. Basically, they pay you for 80-100K ThankYou Points.

 

[maverick1]

I hold the Premier and got declined from the Elite. When I asked, they said it was because I couldn’t hold both but they gave me the option to upgrade to the Elite. I have heard another similar datapoint to this too.

DM incoming!

Does upgrading to Elite come with bonus points?

 

[DAC1]

Good for the first year: 80/100K SUB, 2x $300 hotel credit, 2x $200 AA/BestBuy credit, some other benefits for $595. Basically, they pay you for 80-100K ThankYou Points.

I think they’re talking about HSBC Elite, not Citi. But in terms of benefits main advantages are that the travel earn also extends to things like QF Marketplace and unlimited PP including restaurants plus 2 guests.

Does upgrading to Elite come with bonus points?

No

 

[metaphase]

I think they’re talking about HSBC Elite, not Citi. But in terms of benefits main advantages are that the travel earn also extends to things like QF Marketplace and unlimited PP including restaurants plus 2 guests.

No

Yep agree re what's attracting me - the other point is that (hopefully!) having Prem checking account will mean approval for it without ITIN or credit file so it's a decent way to get started.

 

[levelnine]

I think they’re talking about HSBC Elite, not Citi. But in terms of benefits main advantages are that the travel earn also extends to things like QF Marketplace and unlimited PP including restaurants plus 2 guests.

Whoops! These companies need to get more creative with their names!

 

[Ko0l]

@DAC1 can you please send me your fiverr contact as well.
Was it an easy process with them, any zoom/teams meetings?
Thanks

 

[blacksultan]

I have a Citi personal and biz card both with excess limit . Looking to apply for the Citi elite card . Would it help Or harm my chances if I reduced my existing card limits ?