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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I just checked mine out Delivered to IRS 18/09 Maybe not as long to wait as thought - thats super speedy for you - good luck
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Was great - I have applied and filled in forms quickly - now just the waiting game
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Thanks - dont have my ITIN yet - will I need to wait for this before trying to apply
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Thanks will work with that
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf This is application form
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    From my understanding when applying on the form have to tick category why you are applying and she just ticks Other with no reason
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I cant see why not My understanding is that to deal with IRS you get SSN or ITIN I went through SH Studio - can always email them and ask. (https://theshstudio.com/ - their website seems to be down as of just now - hopefully a short term glitch)
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    If transferring MR points to US Amex card I have read from others that its once a year that you can transfer - is that limit of once a year on sending (AUS limited) or receiving (USA limited) I have MR points with a business card here and wondering should I convert to KF prior to Oct 4 deadline...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    The 8 months people - was that a charge or credit card - have a green card and curious if may take longer as a charge card
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Thanks for feedback - will leave all alone - was investigating options for virtual address but seems a bit pricey for something I dont really need - not sure if/when get more cards may become more beneficial
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I'm a recent applicant to this whole game - have you been long term or more like a recent event triggered by card getting returned vis MyUS
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Exactly my thoughts - I had the original card sent and then claimed as lost and they resent one via DHL to me - I told them to destroy the original card once it turned up - assuming they sent something back to Amex saying it was not deliverable - thanks - will ignore and hope for the best - have...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Has anyone received an email from Amex about MyUS address. Seems they can’t send mail and are asking me to update it. Thinking I may need to look at another mail service to change address to. Have seen other mention planet express Any other options ?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    has anyone applied for a Charles Schwab Bank checking account? Seems to be from some reading need to combine a brokerage account with checking but can have zero in brokerage and no minimum for the bank account- online as no physical banks and free atm withdrawals
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    Amex Platinum - no longer worth it?

    What will you move to Explorer I may be wrong but I thought it includes virgin lounge pass (limited to if you fly virgin)
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I am in process of applying for ITIN - can this be used for business cards as a sole prop?
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    AMEX Platinum Charge Benefits - Q&A

    https://www.americanexpress.com/en-au/benefits/diningbenefit/ I just followed this and lots of great options (in QLD where I am - assuming great places in VIC too)
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    yes -some cafe come up and some don't Consensus is can't change the coding and you win some and lose others - can live with that
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    my understanding was Green is international restaurants
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I have been using nearly all spending on Green card to start showing spending habits. I get 3 x points in restaurants - some places I have spent don't register as restaurants and I miss out on bonus points - is there a way to report to Amex to get correct coding?
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