Originally Posted by
tmiw
I have yet to get an instant number from AmEx despite getting instantly approved, so getting one may be a YMMV thing.
That said, I heard that you may be able to add said card (either using the instant number or through the AmEx app) to your phone or watch and use it in person that way. Granted, not everywhere supports NFC, but you may still be able to get a significant head start on minimum spend anyway.
Thanks for the information. I only need it to pay online bills, so getting the online number and CVC and expiration is all I would need to get a jump start. Can you tell me what happened during your application process? Were you not instantly approved, is that why a instant number was not generated for you?