Strategy to obtain US Amex

[desafinado74]

I've tried multiple times with and without VPN. I've even called them while doing it. It doesn't seem to work when you're in Aus.

ITIN and Passport is fine. Once you actually get approved, it's all very easy. No resistance.

Thank you for the heads up. I will be going to USA in a few months time. I think i will try and open the account when i am over there.

 

[Phoenix-1]

I opened it here. I don't recall if I used a VPN, sorry. Seems like it wouldn't hurt. Credit check doesn't work "Transunion is unable to verify your identity".

I did apply via Rakuten, perhaps that's what helped? FYI if you're using the Rakuten app on Android the in-app browser does not have camera permissions, so you aren't unable to fully complete the ID verification process. I just exited the application at this stage and logged into SoFi on my desktop to finish the verification.

 

[_TheTraveller_]

I opened it here. I don't recall if I used a VPN, sorry. Seems like it wouldn't hurt. Credit check doesn't work "Transunion is unable to verify your identity".

It wasn't related to a credit check but it seems like an hard block that was non-descript. Maybe things have changed? Last time I tried was Oct in Aus.

 

[QF_Flyer]

Global transfer ? In my case they have always asked for proof of address

Yeah, all 5x GT

 

[Ko0l]

I am heading to los angeles & las vegas during Christmas period and have set aside 1-2 days to open some bank accounts and maybe a credit card.

I thinking of opening a BOA business/personal checking. Wells Fargo checking & US bank checking.

Are there any accounts that I must open whist I'm there that cannot be done in Australia?

 

[desafinado74]

I am heading to los angeles & las vegas during Christmas period and have set aside 1-2 days to open some bank accounts and maybe a credit card.

I thinking of opening a BOA business/personal checking. Wells Fargo checking & US bank checking.

Are there any accounts that I must open whist I'm there that cannot be done in Australia?

My plan is similar to yours : ) Do you have a Chase checking account and credit card already?

 

[_TheTraveller_]

I am heading to los angeles & las vegas during Christmas period and have set aside 1-2 days to open some bank accounts and maybe a credit card.

I thinking of opening a BOA business/personal checking. Wells Fargo checking & US bank checking.

Are there any accounts that I must open whist I'm there that cannot be done in Australia?

Citi? I've heard Chase being lock happy so they don't recommend having a Chase checking account linked with your credit cards

 

[Ko0l]

My plan is similar to yours : ) Do you have a Chase checking account and credit card already?

Already have a chase credit card. I may open a chase business card while I'm there.

Citi? I've heard Chase being lock happy so they don't recommend having a Chase checking account linked with your credit cards

Not sure about citi as I already have a citi credit card. But may go open chase/citi business checking accounts if they are offering a large enough sign bonus. Lower on the priority list as I've heard its not good to have those accounts with credit cards. Higher risk of a shut down.