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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Seems like it. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll look at other options then. Will not having a ‘business’ relationship make it any harder to get an Ink card and how long should I leave it from when I’ve started using my CSP which is effectively now?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Just tried to set up a Chase business Checking account to try to qualify for the $500 bonus and in a few months, trying to get the Ink Cards. It's refused to proceed as I don't have an SSN. I have ITIN. Does anyone have any DPs on this? I'll need to forgo it otherwise. Will this be an issue when...
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    Amex Centurion Card eligibility in Australia

    Amex would need to reduce its merchant fee significantly which would mean there would be no more MR points for us as that’s what funds the ‘rewards’ points.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    FWIW I have the Green. It's bonus categories currently work in AU m& I transfer my AU MR once a year. Shame the AUD is falling like a stone! I have Marriott Brilliant and depending on where you travel, the boost to Platinum Status won't make a difference - I went to Japan and stayed at a St...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Thanks prozac. Looks like similar rules about moving up and down the chain as for AMEX also apply to C1. Having said that, there's only so many reward programs one can follow unless one has limitless spending (I'm not there by any means) to "feed" all the cards. I think I'll bid my time with...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Yeah, my first Chase. I'm trying to get into the Chase UR ecosystem. I'll look to get an Ink card in the next year or so. I can't get the C1 cards (or maybe I keep trying for the wrong one - I'm trying for the Venture) and either can't satisfy the US government issued ID requirement or I'm...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Just circling back on this. My Chase bonus has been credited. I made a deposit via Revolut tagged "Payroll" which seemed to work. I'm keen to try out Wise. They appear to have blocked me as I can't set up an account and support hasn't been much help. Any experiences on this forum with Wise and...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I've had the US HSBC account for ages. I'm Premier in AU so I could open that one up (and I did it before HSBC jettisoned their US operation) and they haven't charged me that I've noticed. I think for as long as HSBC AU is a "thing", I'd just keep using the $A9K/month workaround. I think over...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I've just received my physical CSP. I'm going to try to use it for some retail purchases tomorrow before making a larger purchase. I've also received 2 letters which appeared to have been generated during the application vetting process asking for various things including proof of address (they...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    re the bonus for Checking account, I got mine from Citi and I paid into that account from Revolut. Transferring from my Amex US Checking account didn't qualify for the bonus with Chase, they need it to be an income payment. I've tagged a deposit I've made as "Salary" via revolut. Hopefully that...
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    Card Refund Cover

    It’s a feature of the Amex platinum card - it has its own T&C as referred to up thread but it’s very useful if the merchant won’t take it back. You still will be out of pocket the excess but it’s much better than the whole item. I hope you bought it on this card. I don’t think another card...
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    Card payment sucharges banned in Australia from 2026

    I’m biased but it’s a cost of doing business just like every other cost. Merchants just get a free kick to add it on. I’m sure there are heaps of advantages over handling cash and banking the proceeds including the security risks. It’s wrong to demonize the cost of this business expense the way...
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    ATO (tax office) payments by credit card

    sorry to labour the point - so it was to a specific biller on Sniip rather than having blocked Sniip?
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    ATO (tax office) payments by credit card

    Wow they really only just want us to use them for retail spend. I guess that's how they maximise their merchant fees - the $9 issue fee via OW is not nearly enough. Just getting clear is that ATO via sniip or sniip proper so you couldn't say BPay levies (as DEFT payment was not an option)?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I've just tried to get my "free" credit report from Annual Credit Report.com - Home Page I've been trying to enter my ITIN win the SSN field as I don't have an SSN. It doesn't like the ITIN. What has worked for others or is there another way that has worked to get this report? TIA.
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    ATO (tax office) payments by credit card

    Hasn’t worked previously when I’ve tried. They’ve blocked that merchant. Shame as it would’ve been good & less fiddly $1000 at a time especially it now has no fees for debit cards and they’ve raised the daily payment cap from 5 to 10.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Sounds like it. Well out of my league …
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    He didn't say but it sounds like he's put in very high income - apparently $70/$80K per month (not sure which currency that's in though he is wealthier than I am so it may be true but he's texted me so it might not be true) according to his text.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    One more thing, a mate of mine who also has a couple of US cards & has an ITIN. He recently received an email from Amex asking to provide ID and proof of income. What will work for proof of income? For instance, I’ve been quoting the USD equivalent of the income shown on my ATO notice of...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Thanks for the heads up. I’m not entirely surprised though disappointed :(
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