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there is no real shortcut way - if you want to do this well read it all. The general principles still apply - you need a bank/address then can do a GT application. If you want to open options then get an ITIN

I never factor the exchange rate - win some lose some - in the long run it will all balance out

I did some transactions yesterday Chase card - AUD 37.40 = US 24.54 0.6561 no fee this is information from transaction there might be a very small change when the statement comes out

A whole thread of us have - not a quick adventure and lots of patience needed

https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads/strategy-to-obtain-us-amex.91605/ Lots of reading but a great source

thank you - ITIN recorded?

What address are you using

good question - has anyone - itin or otherwise - had hsbc report to a agency in us - hard to know with certainty as I only have itin and can get my equifax report.

Postal 1 and Anytime Mailbox are just an umbrella that all the actual companies use - you need to read the reviews of the actual mailbox provider not the parent company Find one you like, then google the location - then you will usually find the company that provides the service and can read...

Just had a card delivered this week by Amex - all of mine have been DHL - all under 5 days usually

Yes it is

https://nomadgate.com/virtual-mailboxes-us-banking/ This gives you best chance of a non CRMA address Many use Postal1 Anytime Mailbox MYUS USGM PE Those would be the majority

Cool- I just did it this week - I was able to use the online creation using the script mentioned upthread (worked for both personal and business) - merged them - and did online and now card/apple pay So far so good.

I and pretty much everyone else does the 9 in and out unless you bank with them Had account for 12 months now with no issue

yes have used multiple EC offers - get the free EC - I got S4 g15 offers but not sure when they offer better offers

online / over phone - none in person for me If you struggle with US purchases can always purchase a refundable hotel room or airfare in USD from a US website and then cancel at a future date - Sometimes can pay on one statement and then cancel at a future date on another statement

I use mine travelling - lots of AU Europe charges but mix in some US ones too I have seen it mentioned to try to log into app with local IP before using card - no idea if that helps. Had a few fraud blocks on my account but all cleared quickly

https://www.fiverr.com/gigs/itin

Very easy Will just need to do a new CP1535 form but easy

It says that - I just used my bank statement as proof of address - even though not on list. No prior relationship either