Strategy to obtain US Amex

[desafinado74]

Just confirming I've received my ITIN. I received the letter from the IRS before I was contacted by SH Studios.

The application was received by the IRS on 6/2 and the notice was issued on 10/3. Definitely a good time to apply for an ITIN.

Although.. I'm feeling a bit silly asking my mailforwarder to scan me a copy of the letter as it actually includes information such as DOB on it. I may look at freezing my credit reports.

Wow, that is quick. IRS really stepping up now lol

 

[dein_gesicht]

Just confirming I've received my ITIN. I received the letter from the IRS before I was contacted by SH Studios.

The application was received by the IRS on 6/2 and the notice was issued on 10/3. Definitely a good time to apply for an ITIN.

Although.. I'm feeling a bit silly asking my mailforwarder to scan me a copy of the letter as it actually includes information such as DOB on it. I may look at freezing my credit reports.

which mail forwarder do you use?

 

[mrsquare]

Just confirming I've received my ITIN. I received the letter from the IRS before I was contacted by SH Studios.

The application was received by the IRS on 6/2 and the notice was issued on 10/3. Definitely a good time to apply for an ITIN.

Although.. I'm feeling a bit silly asking my mailforwarder to scan me a copy of the letter as it actually includes information such as DOB on it. I may look at freezing my credit reports.

Nice! That’s quick. IRS received mine on 9/2, so there might be hope for me. Haha, I was expecting it in May, but might be pleasantly surprised at this rate.

 

[_TheTraveller_]

which mail forwarder do you use?

Planet Express

Nice! That’s quick. IRS received mine on 9/2, so there might be hope for me. Haha, I was expecting it in May, but might be pleasantly surprised at this rate.

Right behind me. Maybe you'll get it this week or early next week?

 

[mrsquare]

Planet Express



Right behind me. Maybe you'll get it this week or early next week?

Fingers crossed.

 

[Martin999]

Just confirming I've received my ITIN. I received the letter from the IRS before I was contacted by SH Studios.

The application was received by the IRS on 6/2 and the notice was issued on 10/3. Definitely a good time to apply for an ITIN.

Although.. I'm feeling a bit silly asking my mailforwarder to scan me a copy of the letter as it actually includes information such as DOB on it. I may look at freezing my credit reports.

Just received my itin number from SH Studios through fiverr message this morning.
Same timeline and issuing date as well. 6 feb / 10 march 2023.

Taking this opportunity to thank AFF and everyone in this thread.
Saved me the hassle of 'mattress running' in Hilton chains.

Next step is opening cap 1 checking account.

 

[desafinado74]

Just out curiosity, does anyone know if AMEX USA will report to all three credit agencies ? (I used my new ITIN to apply for the no annual fee AMEX Everyday card for credit building purposes)

And for MyUS users , does AMEX still leave out the suite no ?
(In my AMEX account, i just typed APT 018505 on the same line as 4283 Express Lane. I hope my AMEX Everyday card will be recorded correctly by MyUS)

Finally, this is my personal experience with using my new ITIN (It was only issued last month) :

If your ITIN is brand new with no credit history, you may find it hard to open a new checking account or get a new credit card successfully. I tried my new ITIN with a few credit builder apps and a couple of credit unions just to test it out, and all failed to recognise my ITIN.

Even when applying for the no fee AMEX Everyday card (I have a 9 month old Aspire card which i applied via GT ; I applied via the normal US application form for this Everyday card ) i was not
approved instantly. I had to call up the US AMEX number and they told me to submit a copy of my ITIN number and passport. Luckily i got approved a few days later.

I also applied for the AMEX checking account and AMEX USA called me up to give them a copy of my ITIN letter and passport. This was on Monday, and up to now, i am still waiting for approval.

 

[dein_gesicht]

Is there a place where I can use referrals from members here? I opening the gold charge and hilton aspire using a US FB group, but I would happy to support people here. I will be applying for the Hilton surpass next week

 

[Tiki]

Is there a place where I can use referrals from members here? I opening the gold charge and hilton aspire using a US FB group, but I would happy to support people here. I will be applying for the Hilton surpass next week

I can refer the Surpass for an increased bonus of 150k over 130k and the Delta Gold with an increased bonus of 70k over 40k.

 

[levelnine]

Just out curiosity, does anyone know if AMEX USA will report to all three credit agencies ? (I used my new ITIN to apply for the no annual fee AMEX Everyday card for credit building purposes)

Yes, Amex report to all three agencies. New cards can take a few months to show up on your credit file, but they will eventually appear.

 

[blacksultan]

Amex is fighting back on the sign-up bonus front! Some of the best bonuses since the depths of COVID-19.

Platinum is 150K + $200 statement credit.

Gold is 90K + $200 statement credit.

Both available only through a referral (may need to try the referral link in multiple browsers/VPNs to get the highest point offer). Happy to send my links to anyone who is eligible and interested.

I can share my link as well . In fact there is a US Amex referral thread here .

 

[nomad2000]

I can share my link as well . In fact there is a US Amex referral thread here .

I've tried a few links but it said that I'm not eligible to receive that offer, never had the personal gold or platinum, put a lot of spends on my cards too. I think there's limitations for eligibility. Last cards I got from AmEx was a business platinum, gold and hilton in about a 2 months span (last one end of Jan) so that might have been the case. Still spending to meet the gold card threshold.

 

[dein_gesicht]

I can share my link as well . In fact there is a US Amex referral thread here .

Ok I didn't know that.

My inbox has exploded with referrals

 

[mrsquare]

Ok I didn't know that.

My inbox has exploded with referrals

Didn’t think there were that many people with the Surpass! Haha.

 

[levelnine]

I've tried a few links but it said that I'm not eligible to receive that offer,

That means you are in Amex popup jail. Google has plenty of articles on it.

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In fact there is a US Amex referral thread here .

Where is 'here'? There's no link.

 

[glasszon]

Is there any chance someone knows a mail forwarder from Canada that will forward credit cards? I am looking to do a global transfer for a Canadian card but I can't find much information on the internet. Nearly all the articles are about a US mail forwarder, not Canada.

 

[levelnine]

My inbox has exploded with referrals

Interesting. Makes you realise there are a lot more people cashing in on this deal than one might otherwise presume!

 

[blacksultan]

That means you are in Amex popup jail. Google has plenty of articles on it.

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Where is 'here'? There's no link.

Here we are :US Amex Referral

 

[nomad2000]

That means you are in Amex popup jail. Google has plenty of articles on it.

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Where is 'here'? There's no link.

Yep, I figured, not sure why cause I put a lot of spend on my AmEx cards, might be the velocity of applications or something

 

[desafinado74]

Has anyone here tried to open a Citi or Wells Fargo online checking account from Australia with their ITIN?

(I am sure that Cap 1 and BoA require you to open an account at a branch if you apply it with an ITIN)

And how do people get around the proof of address / Utility bill requirement ?