Strategy to obtain US Amex

[aaa99]

Should have read this before transferring a bigger sum over

 

[nthd_nthd]

Am I right it would be reasonable to apply for another Amex then but this time and when doing so I enter my ITIN in the application form to 'link' it to my Amex history to date?

Yes

the Chase IHG card - would you leave it a while after the 2nd Amex application with an ITIN to allow some credit file to build up first?

Should leave it until your Credit score higher and Credit history Seasoned. Ppl recommend for over 12 month of Credit History in U.S

Would it be worth opening a Chase checking account when I'm next in the US using my ITIN as a prelude to applying for the CC

Yes

 

[blacksultan]

Did you have to fund your HSBC USD account before applying for the premier card? Is, how much is recommended?

Don’t have to . Won’t harm anyway

Could you elaborate on how this works?

Just chat with them for it . That’s if u don’t already have 7500 points required .