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  1. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    https://www.plastiq.com/ Great way to use card to make a lump sum payment in cheque to meet min spend for SUB. 1703561977 How much has interest rates gone up since 2020? How easy is it to obtain credit these days? They don't hand them out like candy anymore.
  2. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Red Ventures bought out The Points Guy.
  3. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Proceed with caution. Person I knew, said his son did MS on Amex and they halved all credit card limits.
  4. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Rule no1: never use AMEX for MS spending. They have an entire department cracking on such people. 1701127575 Slow down as Feds keep hiking interest rates. It’s harder to get credit these days.
  5. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    C1 is a weird and very conservative bank. Based in LA and can not open a business checking account with them. Personal checking account no problems and to apply for personal & business C1 credit cards.
  6. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Pay an accountant to setup an LLC, obtain EIN & ITIN no to open business checking accounts and you should be able to obtain US business credit cards.
  7. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    However the INK cards are governed by 5/24 rule but do not count towards your 5/24 tally.
  8. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Chase WOH had 5x multipliers at grocery stores and needed to buy a mattress from Macy’s and spent over 3hrs on phone to sort it out, to purchase Macys GC.
  9. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Why Amex…? Can you get Chase issued cards…? Chase after all the Chase cards first due to 5/24. Then work on all other cards you’re after for.
  10. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Set up a LLC or INC open a business checking account and apply for US business credit cards is another possible route.
  11. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    OFX formerly known as Oz Forex.
  12. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    BofA easy with DL & Passport Wells Fargo will be fine with aliens opening an account. Chase, Capitol One do not bother unless you have SSN, ITIN. Setup a LLC or Inc and you can go to other major banks to open a business checking account and then access the world of US Business Credit Cards.
  13. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Get both of under 5/24. I’ve got CFU, CF, CSP, WOH, CIC, CIU cards. In way under 5/24 and might get a Marriott card then product change after one year to Ritz Carlton card.
  14. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    What is the SUB of CSP compared to WOH? You can convert chase UR points to Hyatt points.
  15. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Have CIC & CIU cards. Very easy to obtain with an EIN and accountant drafting up an LLC. Think SUB was 50k points on $3k spend. Great if you have CSP or CSR to combine UR points to transfer out to partners. Do not have CIP, but the BofA Alaskan Business card does look attractive to obtain.
  16. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Anyone take advantage of transferring to BA program? Great for short haul trips SYD-MEL 5k avios points plus taxes. QF is 8k points plus taxes.
  17. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Plastiq https://www.plastiq.com/ Great way to pay large amounts to meet SUB.
  18. ithongy

    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Chase Ink/Business Cards are governed by 5/24 but doesn't count towards 5/24.
  19. ithongy

    Visiting around LAX on a bit of a budget

    Marina Del Rey & Santa Monica are very expensive areas to live in LA. Just as places like Bondi Beach & Manly. Many business travelers stay in in these areas too. You could possibly rent a 30-40ft boat house for around $1100 a month in Marina Del Rey.
  20. ithongy

    Visiting around LAX on a bit of a budget

    West Hollywood aka WeHo is a VERY walkable area…!!! But lacking trains, but there are bus service. Many locals walk or ride a push bike to get around. Driving around WeHo you’ll be stuck in traffic with people circling in gridlock.
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