Strategy to obtain US Amex

[Grrr]

Australian HSBC Premier status will be recognised globally until 30 June 2028 which defers any conversation about a new Premier base for a while:

Am I reading that document correctly in that it says existing Premier status will be retained without having to maintain a balance or regular deposits ?

 

[Sora]

Decided to try again after your positive data point, but this is the ID verification requirement I get:

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Looks like I just did another hard pull for no benefit

I’m really unsure.

Mine was approved today.

I’d try calling them and asking them if you can use your passport?

I can’t see my credit card on my app for now, I’ll call them later to see what more I can do. Let’s also hope they don’t close me down like others said.

 

[diamondhands]

Am I reading that document correctly in that it says existing Premier status will be retained without having to maintain a balance or regular deposits ?

Yes that seems to be correct

 

[blacksultan]

Australian HSBC Premier status will be recognised globally until 30 June 2028 which defers any conversation about a new Premier base for a while:

https://www.hsbc.com.au/content/dam/hsbc/au/docs/help/premier-changes-communication-12aug26.pdf

HSBC US don’t seem to care if you have a premier base in another country once you qualify . At least from my experience . Does anyone have a differing experience ?

 

[Grrr]

Does anyone have a differing experience

Yes. When I accidentally stopped qualifying for premier in Aus, I received a few warning emails about it.

I imagine once Aus is shut down, they will be keen to extract $50/month from you for US premier

 

[blacksultan]

Yes that seems to be correct

Yes. When I accidentally stopped qualifying for premier in Aus, I received a few warning emails about it.

I imagine once Aus is shut down, they will be keen to extract $50/month from you for US premier

Cant we have a regular non premier hsbc us checking account ?