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Amex portal and Amex App (FICO score) under account in the app. It seems it varies on when it is available and I was getting worried I wouldn’t get one until I applied for a second card like some previous comments but today finally it was available after many months paying. I have always kept...

Just paid my Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card today via XE but have signed up for the Citi Global Currency Account and look forward to paying the way @ pyusha has advised. My quick calculations using Transferwise to Citi compared to XE today on a $1600USD statement would save me approx. $20AUD...

Now that is thinking out of the box indeed, US to UK global transfer. Out of interest what card are you applying for? No free FX cards as I can gather?

Can you put ITIN number in for Citi in the SSN section? I noticed on AMEX US last night you can (see below) Please enter your Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to continue. Gold card with the below increase benefit is interesting...

Also reported below, I think I might of wasted my money trying for ITIN number. If Chase is out then not sure if Citi is possible and the Citi Premier card. https://milestomemories.com/chase-cards-applying-with-ssn/?utm_source=BoardingArea&utm_medium=BoardingArea

It would seem too good to be true. Fingers crossed 🤞

Very interested to see if this strategy will work as this would negate the need to open a US checking account and also not having to pay 20USD every month using XE money transfers.

So you used global transfer via Australian Amex the second time also? The US website asks for SSN even when logged on with existing US card.

I actually have no idea and only basing the assumption on the application and it lists SSN/ITIN Do you have a Chase credit card rock86? They seem ideal being a visa and some of the great products available.

Finale, You are basically at the stage I am aiming for, I have the Bonvoy Brilliant and once I have the ITIN will probably get the business version for 30 nights annually plus 2 x certificates and then sit tight for a while before trying the Chase credit cards. Sapphire variety and then IHG...

Hi Finale, You got the Bonvoy business version without the LLC so I don't think I would go down that route. ITIN seems to be the best option for us Australians who do not have a SSN.

Also thanks for starting this post in 2018 and have reread about LLC but it seems lately a member did indeed get the Marriott business version without LLC.

Thanks ithongy, I am not too familiar with the LLC and how it helps to apply for US credit cards, can you give a brief rundown? All the applications I have seen request a SSN or ITIN. Does this help with applying for the business versions maybe? 1595916526 I just always read that you should...

Did you use the LLC to then obtain an ITIN? I tried the Australian based acceptance agents to obtain an ITIN but non returned my emails.

Hi guys, Well today I took the plunge and used einexpress to pay for the ITIN service. Cost was 397USD and they advise it should normally take 4-6 weeks but with COVID allow an extra 2-3 weeks. A bit uncomfortable using a service without any data points but I guess we all tried something out...

I was listening to the frequentmiler podcast and someone asked about changing address to an international address and Stephen Pepper said Amex seems to be fine with doing it but if applying for another card you need the US address. 1593216066 Most of us seem to only have the one US Amex card...

I would sign up yesterday if the Amex Gold offered 4 x global groceries!

Maybe Citi Premier and not Chase is the way to go after ITIN number. https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/citi-premier-codes-as-3x-for-international-grocery-stores/

It looks exactly like mine

All the best mate, did Amex confirm you had filled out the correct information? Very stressful for you.