Originally Posted by
Mwenenzi
I plan on using the AmEx Global Transfer once again for Australia where they use my AmEx/Canada credit history to determine whether to open a card. It worked well for me in the UK with my gold card being sent a week after I arrived in the UK.
I also bank with HSBC which allows me to open foreign bank accounts (I.e. UK and Australia) whilst in Canada. I'm hoping I can get a card with them given my history with them which will cover the EMV side of things!
-James