Strategy to obtain US Amex

[N0mad]

Friend got FR with Amex on new green card . Any tips ?

was it their first Amex card? I never need to provide bank statement or anything on my first card and received a FR after 1 month and only $2k spend.

 

[blacksultan]

was it their first Amex card? I never need to provide bank statement or anything on my first card and received a FR after 1 month and only $2k spend.

His first card . Spent only 1 k usd in 10 days . How did you clear ?

What is Amex asking for? 4056-C?

Haven’t spoken yet . Will oz payslips and bank statements work ?

 

[N0mad]

His first card . Spent only 1 k usd in 10 days . How did you clear ?

Haven’t spoken yet . Will oz payslips and bank statements work ?

ok, they were pretty good for me, need to think of a backstory on what you do and avoid a stary that would include receiving payslips as they will ask for them. you want bank statements only to show income.

 

[blacksultan]

ok, they were pretty good for me, need to think of a backstory on what you do and avoid a stary that would include receiving payslips as they will ask for them. you want bank statements only to show income.

Will oz Bank statement do or only US ?

 

[Franko Costa]

Will oz Bank statement do or only US ?

If you only have Oz then that's all you have. Sounds like he is franked

 

[Madqueen]

HSBC Card Selection and what need to get done while I am in US

Hi I am just approved with US HSBC premier and was wondering which HSBC credit card should I go for between Elite and Premier credit card.

I understand that Elite card has been nerfed and $495 annual fee seems pretty high, but if there is any case of AF waiver provided who was given an annual fee waiver for the elite card, I think it is a no brainer to go for the elite credit card.

Also on the separate note, I am now in US and was wondering what are the things that I need to get done here that I cannot do in Australia, in preparation for my credit card journey. I heard getting a physical US sim card might be helpful, but not sure how relevant it is.

I have applied for ITIN and waiting for it, and I have my first US Amex through GT and been using it for 3 months in AUS and US with no problem.

 

[metaphase]

HSBC Card Selection and what need to get done while I am in US

Hi I am just approved with US HSBC premier and was wondering which HSBC credit card should I go for between Elite and Premier credit card.

I understand that Elite card has been nerfed and $495 annual fee seems pretty high, but if there is any case of AF waiver provided who was given an annual fee waiver for the elite card, I think it is a no brainer to go for the elite credit card.

Also on the separate note, I am now in US and was wondering what are the things that I need to get done here that I cannot do in Australia, in preparation for my credit card journey. I heard getting a physical US sim card might be helpful, but not sure how relevant it is.

I have applied for ITIN and waiting for it, and I have my first US Amex through GT and been using it for 3 months in AUS and US with no problem.

Elite still pretty good IMHO - good welcome bonus, 5x on a lot of travel (albeit not trains now), 2x on dining and other travel and 1x on the rest - but points worth 1.5c at their travel portal. Plus up to $400 in credit booking through their portal, $120 for GE/TSA Pre every few years, PP with 2 guests including restaurants, $10/mo for taxi/rideshare (or Uber gift cards). I find it pretty decent.

 

[Madqueen]

Elite still pretty good IMHO - good welcome bonus, 5x on a lot of travel (albeit not trains now), 2x on dining and other travel and 1x on the rest - but points worth 1.5c at their travel portal. Plus up to $400 in credit booking through their portal, $120 for GE/TSA Pre every few years, PP with 2 guests including restaurants, $10/mo for taxi/rideshare (or Uber gift cards). I find it pretty decent.

Does Authorised Users get PP as well?

 

[xiaobaipp]

Does Authorised Users get PP as well?

From what I gathered , they do not receive a separate PP card.
But they can use the main holder`s digital card, and flash their Elite credit card to get in.

I have not tried it yet.

 

[sudoer]

Does Authorised Users get PP as well?

No.

But they can use the main holder`s digital card, and flash their Elite credit card to get in.

When the digital PP card is scanned by the lounge/restaurant, it shows the name of the registered member on the PP machine. I believe they are supposed to check it matches your BP, and scan your BP barcode (which has traveller name encoded), although sometimes they just ask for flight number. It's hit and miss.