Strategy to obtain US Amex

[bluecoconut]

There is 3-4 days with dhl -but expensive

Tried Amex GT ?

I don't have an AU amex and I think my history of churning may make chance for approval for an AU amex low.

It also looks like Nova credit my no longer be an option - I can't see the checkbox in the application form anymore and the nova credit also seems to have been wiped any mention of transfering credit scores off its website.

 

[nthd_nthd]

I don't have an AU amex and I think my history of churning may make chance for approval for an AU amex low.

It also looks like Nova credit my no longer be an option - I can't see the checkbox in the application form anymore and the nova credit also seems to have been wiped any mention of transfering credit scores off its website.

Then maybe sit tight and build your credit history for few more months then trying with easiest card on amex list.

 

[olorinn]

Has anyone gotten the HSBC Elite credit card?

Thinking about upgrading to it but want to know anyone's experience using the unlimited Priority Pass attached to it, like does it include the authorized users and restaurants?

 

[velli25]

Is the Barclays Aviator card easy to be approved for ? I wouldn't mind trying to get some AA points as their redemptions are super cheap! ALternatively the Citi Strata but heard they can be a little difficult to get. I only have an ITIN and no checking accounts with them.

 

[DAC1]

Has anyone gotten the HSBC Elite credit card?

Thinking about upgrading to it but want to know anyone's experience using the unlimited Priority Pass attached to it, like does it include the authorized users and restaurants?

It includes 2 guests plus restaurants. Not sure about authorised users.

 

[nthd_nthd]

Earning rate: 3X Alaska Airlines ✦ 3x dining ✦ 3x foreign transactions ✦ 1X elsewhere

3x Foreign transactions without forex fee is heaven for US

Who else thinking of this card?

P2 and I are on the border 4/24 but so many cards we want to get before they gone but don't know what to do as don't want to be blocked out of Chase

 

[prozac]

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Who else thinking of this card?

What card?

 

[sudoer]

What card?

Alaska Atmos Summit

 

[_TheTraveller_]

Earning rate: 3X Alaska Airlines ✦ 3x dining ✦ 3x foreign transactions ✦ 1X elsewhere

3x Foreign transactions without forex fee is heaven for US

Who else thinking of this card?

P2 and I are on the border 4/24 but so many cards we want to get before they gone but don't know what to do as don't want to be blocked out of Chase

Just applied for it last night and approved today. Complicated journey.

Applied via phone with ITIN. Immediately declined and was asked to wait for the letter. Contacted the recon(?)/fraud team which quickly verified that I applied and then the application was sent to the "Credit Analyst" which they'll transfer you to as well. They told me that I should call back the next morning.

Called and confirmed that I was approved. Will be expedited to me.

I've just cancelled my CIP and I'm going to take a break from Chase. Given that they've tightened up their lending I think I'll take this opportunity to apply/try some other cards.

Just an FYI, I heard that BoA might shut down those who's majority spend is foreign transactions but we'll have to see!

 

[pyramidforce]

Is the Barclays Aviator card easy to be approved for ? I wouldn't mind trying to get some AA points as their redemptions are super cheap! ALternatively the Citi Strata but heard they can be a little difficult to get. I only have an ITIN and no checking accounts with them.

Submitted an application, stuck on pending review. No number to call but I might call the public number later

 

[blacksultan]

Submitted an application, stuck on pending review. No number to call but I might call the public number later

fyi there is an AF free Link .

I tell them my husband is Australian (true) and we are in Australia at the moment.

Is there faster than 2 weeks? I'm leaving for Indonesia Sept 12. Just to be safe.

Yeah, I tried but no go.

Did you go for 2 weeks option or faster delivery?

I have almost 40 years of credit history and Fico over 800 so approval is not usually the issue. It's the minimum spends that are holding me back. Cash flow is tight until I pay off the car I put on the Ink Unlimited last year with 0% interest but 3% foreign transaction fee.

Since you only need card number to make one purchase ( online ) , consider having it sent to someone ( anywhere )who can then send you a pic of the card .
What limit were you approved for ? I got $1 k.

 

[velli25]

Thank you. Curious to hear what people's strategy's have been for new cards. I've mostly had AMEX personal / business cards and sitting at 4/24, this will drop to 3/24 in October. I've got the Chase Sapphire Preferred and will likely go for the Ink Business (is the general rule still wait 3 months between Chase applications?). Would it be silly for me to burn up a spot with the AA card that's being removed? AA redemptions are insanely cheap domestically. Otherwise most reading from ToP and forum suggest Chase Business application -> Chase personal cards and then others.

 

[Tiki]

fyi there is an AF free Link .

Since you only need card number to make one purchase ( online ) , consider having it sent to someone ( anywhere )who can then send you a pic of the card .
What limit were you approved for ? I got $1 k.

AF free was only 50k, $99 gets you 70k. Worth it!

I got $1k as well,more than enough for my purposes.

I don't have anyone I can trust with my credit cards anymore. My parents and best friend passed. Others have security concerns within their homes. I'm back on 1 Oct. The Barclays website said it was posted (probably Thursday their time) it might show up at PE Friday business hours. Monday at the latest.

There's a Barclays Hawaiian card 80k on DoC, and you probably already saw the new Atmos cards. I'll be targeting one of those when I can do a minimum spend.

Also have my eye on Avios card since I am only 1/24.