Strategy to obtain US Amex

[DC3]

Do they send you a cheque, or just pocket your deposits ?!

They send a cheque for the closing account balance.

 

[nthd_nthd]

Nice. Don't leave any money in C1. Shutdown is real possibility.
I got 300 from chase last week for an IBKR xfer.
Waiting on BOA.

Yep, noted, Thanks for DP on Chase on BOA

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Sorry I am a bit confused, whats HSBC route? Did you apply c1 checking via email invitation?

applying for HSBC premier in Aus then applying for HSBC U.S as an Oversea Premier customer.

 

[mike0430]

Yep, noted, Thanks for DP on Chase on BOA

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applying for HSBC premier in Aus then applying for HSBC U.S as an Oversea Premier customer.

I see. For your c1 checking, did you receive invitation for opening c1 checking by email and applied there or did you just applied @ online banking pls.

 

[Revenge]

This [downgrade from Gold to Green]. The annual fee is not outrageous, and you no longer need to jump through all the hoops you would when starting from scratch outside the US

I just did this. Amex even refunded the prorated difference in the annual fee.

 

[Finale]

Was just approved for CSP after doing a product change to Classic Freedom. It was the easiest app so far out of 7. Still had to call 3 times but it was the first time Chase didn't ask me to upload any documents.

I set up a security code in the app at Settings --> Security & Privacy --> Set up a security code to help us verify your identity when you call us.

After setting up this security code, Chase sent a push notification for verification while on the call instead of SMS (that never works), public record questions or a call back. I used Android so iOS might be slightly different. One user reported not seeing this option on iOS but the account was new. You can try check yours. It was quite convenient.

 

[mike0430]

Was just approved for CSP after doing a product change to Classic Freedom. It was the easiest app so far out of 7. Still had to call 3 times but it was the first time Chase didn't ask me to upload any documents.

I set up a security code in the app at Settings --> Security & Privacy --> Set up a security code to help us verify your identity when you call us.

After setting up this security code, Chase sent a push notification for verification while on the call instead of SMS (that never works), public record questions or a call back. I used Android so iOS might be slightly different. One user reported not seeing this option on iOS but the account was new. You can try check yours. It was quite convenient.

Good to learn this thanks

 

[albyd]

Do you mind sharing BS reason and did you try to solve with C1?- just wanted to understand for myself and everyone else if we encounter any issues like you

The reason they gave was due to account activity. I never even activated my card or put through any activity which is why I consider it a BS reason.

 

[blacksultan]

Was just approved for CSP after doing a product change to Classic Freedom. It was the easiest app so far out of 7. Still had to call 3 times but it was the first time Chase didn't ask me to upload any documents.

I set up a security code in the app at Settings --> Security & Privacy --> Set up a security code to help us verify your identity when you call us.

After setting up this security code, Chase sent a push notification for verification while on the call instead of SMS (that never works), public record questions or a call back. I used Android so iOS might be slightly different. One user reported not seeing this option on iOS but the account was new. You can try check yours. It was quite convenient.

Works similarly for iOS