Strategy to obtain US Amex

[olorinn]

Hey guys I have finally got my US HSBC credit card in my hands! Has anyone successfully managed to sign up to a streaming service and got the streaming credit applied? If so which services in particular?

I'm trying to sign up to HBO and it's not recognising the payment

HBO Max works for me on the HSBC Premier, maybe HSBC are blocking your transaction?

 

[blacksultan]

HBO Max works for me on the HSBC Premier, maybe HSBC are blocking your transaction?

Usually need to approve online purchases via SecureCode .

 

[GerrardGerrard]

HBO Max works for me on the HSBC Premier, maybe HSBC are blocking your transaction?

Which country are you in if I may ask? When I click pay it doesn't ask to approve the purchase it just says the bank details are incorrect. Whereas when I signed up via prime video for HBO it worked but its not the correct merchant code so won't get the $5 streaming credit

 

[GerrardGerrard]

Usually need to approve online purchases via SecureCode .

When I spoke to HBO they just said I was trying to use a foreign card and it was region locked. Surely this can't be?

 

[albyd]

Yes, I have US streaming services and need to use a VPN to access them.when signing up, use a VPN and you US address. When accessing them on your TV, also use the VPN. Your VPN provider will have an app in your TV’s App Store. Even if your provider have an AU service, they won’t let you ‘roam’ outside the US while ‘traveling’.. also, best to use a less well-known US city for your VPN as more popular US cities are frequently blocked.

YMMV.

 

[Tiki]

Citi Strata Premier update: Annoying verification letter mailed 4 Sept arrived today 15 Sept (Cali time). I put the code in and instant approval. No temporary card number on screen as I think some people get. I tried to get them to at least expedite it to Torrance but they won't budge from 7-10 days normal mail. I even offered to pay for it. I keep getting call centres in India or Philippines, can't seem to get anyone in authority. Card with last 4 digits is in my existing online banking along with AA card but I had to click on something to link them.

Anyway to get the card faster or at least a temporary number? I want to book hotels on Rove for the road trip and we are leaving 4 Oct, still need to get the card to Torrance and then to Brisbane.