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For a Liverpool resident WSI would be closer (probably a 15 minute drive after the M12 opens), but SYD isnt too bad either (25-30 minutes or so). Don't mind either way, wonder what the fares would be like to start off with on the Triangle routes. Also would be interested to see what are the...

I realised we needed to submit the documents on the Amex Document site, can't be done via chat apparently.

Needing an extra step for card verification could be the difference, noticed that with Mastercard. When I paid using my US Amex it accepted the Qantas Marketplace gift card purchase without any verification.

Chase Sapphire Reserve officially now up to $795 annual fee with a big coupon book, Preferred still at $95. Elevated 75k offer, but not as big as the 100k one a few months ago.

Interesting, paying through PayPal AU with a US Amex works regardless of the Billing Address but looks like the same might not work for Chase... Something to consider then.

Clarification on the monthly bonus points according to the T&Cs: Noting that the first statement period is quite early, giving the cardholders time to get the physical card. Although there is the option to get it digitally now so you can start spending it early. So given that the second...

I chose the Gold Elite instant status, wouldn't know how the double nights would have went.

Yep, Wise is the safest method to pay off the Amex bill - noting the small fee to pay when you are converting from AUD to USD

Instant Gold Elite for 2025 or double nights for a month now on, also clicking through the Loyaltylobby website mentioned initially.

Yep, it was there - $50 voucher and the PC+ discount for one bottle makes it 228.69 pts / $. With the triple points its 4,175 points in total. Great stuff.

I am still on myUS - Australia Post was an option and I think it got replaced with Aramex. Cheaper, but definitely takes longer for the card to arrive. If it is needed for a SUB then DHL is the go to one but for a replacement one then no rush so I go for Aramex.

Sounds like US global mail is cheaper than myUS these days if it takes only 10 USD to send a US credit card mail. From what I can see it is a subscription service. YMMV depending on the number of cards you get approved for.

Yep got a surprise about the FX rate crashing today, decided to cop it and pay the US Amex bill. On the other hand, the Qantas FX sale with bonus points looked really good, was over 0.6 USD earlier today and locked it in.

Looks like a similar offer to last year - but this time only one stay is required. Successfully registered for the fast track.

BTW, still have my Textnow subscription and it is still working fine for Amex but have heard issues receiving verification texts from other US banks. Is it still the case?

I did get an upgrade from King Acacia Room to the King Waratah Premium a few times but never to a suite. Probably the max you could go.

For Oneworld carriers it seems to be Avios that is the only program which is a transfer partner for all the major US CC companies. BA and QR teaming up and allowing Avios to be pooled makes it easier. Seems to work better for direct routes on Oneworld partner airlines. Will look into it more.

YMMV but US hotel CCs may be of benefit to you if you stay at Hilton or Marriott chains frequently. Either the instant Diamond status with Hilton Aspire or Elite Night credits + status with Marriott cards.

Once we get the ITIN, is it advised that we link it to our AMEX accounts almost immediately or we don't really have to yet and we can start applying for other US cards? I assume other US banks want to know if we have a good credit score first and they want some sort of history.

No hard and fast rule for getting out of pop up jail but it probably took me a year of continuous spending on existing cards (went for the FNCs after spending 15k) to get me out of it. That is what I noticed. Also, no downgrades/upgrades around the time you apply for another card. The SUB for my...