Strategy to obtain US Amex

[georgie23]

I thought people were using Wise for this? Something to do with putting "Payroll" in the description. Others might be able to confirm.

Wise doesnt work

This is what I was thinking of:

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Post in thread 'Strategy to obtain US Amex'

Jan 29, 2025

• Was told my initial deposit from my AMEX checking wasn't going to unlock the $300 bonus. It needs to be a govt benefit or payroll payment and apparently, they can tell. Interested if there are experiences of it working otherwise here and how you did it.

I got a $300 SoFi bonus and used a Wise transfer and in the description wrote “Payroll DD” there were DP on DOC that it worked and it worked for me - might be worth a try

• Just checking Tello is ok to receive automated as well as call center-initiated security text and I can use it on Wi-Fi calling in AU...

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SoFi changed it recently and Wise no longer counts as a DD
Revolut works for me still

 

[_TheTraveller_]

Wise doesnt work

SoFi changed it recently and Wise no longer counts as a DD
Revolut works for me still

What does the Revolut method look like?

 

[georgie23]

What does the Revolut method look like?

I just go into Revolut and sent to Sofi - nothing - dont need any reference - its up to SoFi what they count as a direct deposit - doesnt seem to be related to any reference we type in

 

[_TheTraveller_]

I just go into Revolut and sent to Sofi - nothing - dont need any reference - its up to SoFi what they count as a direct deposit - doesnt seem to be related to any reference we type in

Do you just convert AUD to USD via revolut?

 

[georgie23]

Do you just convert AUD to USD via revolut?

No - just select AUD and send to US and select that bank