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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Pretty sure it was listed on the letter that the card was attached to Can’t remember what it asked
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I was only able to activate my C1 via their IVR. The app verification failed when it detected a VPN, and when it detected an Aus IP
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Up to 24h If the receiving bank takes part in RTP (like our NPP/Osko system), you can send up to $5k per day instantly (but only $2.5k per transaction)
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    They never asked for a US ID
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Was never asked for anything other than Aus passport. No idea why they are doing this to you
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I only have one checking account so far You're right - they probably want an ACH type payment as a minimum
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    If you just need a minimum deposit per month, why don’t you set up a virtuous circle of deposits ? Eg Amex -> Citi -> BoA -> Chase -> back to Amex etc
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I'm fairly certain that they specifically say "Please do not apply again while this application is under review" after you submit your application To quote @DC3, Patience Grasshopper ?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    One transaction seems to be sufficient
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    My recent (2nd) GT wouldn’t progress until I had a full 30d hsbc statement. A 7 day interim statement (after account opening) was rejected
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I had my auto transferring in/out of Aus hsbc messed up by some weekends without me noticing. They sent me an email saying I had ?3 months to go back to adding $9k each month or they would remove Premier Side note - US HSBC premier is actually a very good checking account. No charges for (at...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Where have you noticed this ?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    This is the issue The current administration has just allowed border/homeland security to access IRS records - unprecedented. I’m actually using a relative’s address - I also don’t want ICE breaking down their front door !! 1744766874 Thanks - I may give one of these a go
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Have a go now. I didn’t go past the bit where it asks me to commit perjury as the final step
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    It now lets you put in either ITIN or SSN (says you can enter either) - same as Amex
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Both Amex and C1’s online forms now end in a declaration as above (I certify I am a US citizen or person) I suspect all the banks have been told to tighten up account opening…
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    So you needed to go via live chat to apply rather than the online form ?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Has anyone opened one of these recently ? As when I tried with C1, it ends up in a W9 form which makes you say ‘Under the penalties of perjury’ that you are a US citizen. There’s no option for anything else
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    If you are trying to avoid any scrutiny then I think the $6 extra postage will be worth it
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    If they are going in 3 separate envelopes I’m fairly sure the IRS will neither know nor care
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