Strategy to obtain US Amex

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Anyone do a GT recently for the first time? Do they ask for any docs?
I have US address and US phone number only and dont have anything else.
Looking to get the Personal Plat Gold.
Best to apply online or over the phone?

Basically a US bank statement showing the same address that was on the application.

HSBC Premier AU to US is the easiest method at the moment if you arent in the US anytime soon - set the mailing address to the same one on the GT application.

 

[metaphase]

Anyone do a GT recently for the first time? Do they ask for any docs?
I have US address and US phone number only and dont have anything else.
Looking to get the Personal Plat Gold.
Best to apply online or over the phone?

Yep - see my post above (prob a few pages ago now) for details. Asked for proof of address - Wise not accepted, HSBC statement was accepted on subsequent application. Did both online after logging in to existing Amex account then visiting US site.

 

[Ktan89]

Awesome, thank you. Will look into the HSBC account today.
What's the points conversion rate look like going AU to US points?

 

[metaphase]

Awesome, thank you. Will look into the HSBC account today.
What's the points conversion rate look like going AU to US points?

Amex MR points transfer is at approx the prevailing currency exchange rate.

 

[Ktan89]

Amex MR points transfer is at approx the prevailing currency exchange rate.

That's what the customer rep said but how does one calculate this?

 

[Ko0l]

Is there anyone on here with the HSBC Elite cc who's had luck managing travel portal reservations via the Priceline website?

You may be able to find your trip here:

Priceline - My Profile

www.priceline.com

You'll need to use the email and phone number you entered when making the booking. Note that it only accepts US phone numbers.

If that doesn't work you can also create an account with the same details and hopefully it shows up.

 

[metaphase]

That's what the customer rep said but how does one calculate this?

Just look at xe.com or Google for exchange rates to get the relevant multiplier?

You may be able to find your trip here:

Priceline - My Profile

www.priceline.com

You'll need to use the email and phone number you entered when making the booking. Note that it only accepts US phone numbers.

If that doesn't work you can also create an account with the same details and hopefully it shows up.

Thanks, I tried that using those details but never got anything emailed. Have an account and nothing showing up either. Guess I'll need to try calling Priceline but just wondered if anyone had some DPs - I'm assuming the rate to book is pay now fully cancellable.

 

[sudoer]

how does one calculate this?

You won't know exactly what the rate is until they process the transfer. But it is very very close to the AUDUSD rate shown on Google in my experience.