Strategy to obtain US Amex

[albyd]

I'm thinking of applying for a Chase business card (like one of the Inks or the Reserve (I've already had the ABP so won't get the SUB again). I recently tried to open a business checking account and it refused to let me progress as I didn't have an SSN, only an ITIN - I was welcome to go to a branch. Just checking is that the same with business CCs now? Otherwise, how do I get to "yes" with "just" an ITIN?

TIA

 

[_TheTraveller_]

I'm thinking of applying for a Chase business card (like one of the Inks or the Reserve (I've already had the ABP so won't get the SUB again). I recently tried to open a business checking account and it refused to let me progress as I didn't have an SSN, only an ITIN - I was welcome to go to a branch. Just checking is that the same with business CCs now? Otherwise, how do I get to "yes" with "just" an ITIN?

TIA

It's the identical to personal chase cards. Very straight forward. The hurdle would be getting approved!

 

[albyd]

Thank you - I'll give it some thought before applying I think. Shame I can't get the business checking account but can live with that if I can get the business CC. I'm especially keen on the non-AMEX charge card aspect as I believe aside from the CIBP, the Chase Business Reserve is a charge card from the looks of it.

 

[_TheTraveller_]

Thank you - I'll give it some thought before applying I think. Shame I can't get the business checking account but can live with that if I can get the business CC. I'm especially keen on the non-AMEX charge card aspect as I believe aside from the CIBP, the Chase Business Reserve is a charge card from the looks of it.

I think neither the CIP and CBR are charge cards. Both have limits.

 

[albyd]

Thanks for the heads up. They refer to the CBR as a "pay in full" card - thought that was the alternate term for a "charge" card (no preset limit is Amex's terminology).

Sapphire Reserve for Business Credit Card | Chase.com

Earn 8x points on Chase Travel, enjoy access to our airport lounge network, and get over $2,500 in annual value.

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I can see the same "pay in full" term for the Ink Business Premier:

Ink Business Premier(R) Credit Card: Cash Back | Chase

Earn 2.5% Cash back on large purchases, 2% Cash back on all other business purchases, and enjoy premium benefits and cash back rewards. Apply now!

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Interested in getting clear on what they are before I spend much time on this "project" now that C1 is a definite no go.