Can a US citizen apply for a UK credit card?
Hello,
Can a US citizen apply for a UK credit card without actually living in the UK? Reason is to purchase a rtw fare leaving the UK, having problems with US credit card because AA and BA don't accept US cc's over phone? Thanks for any advice. |
Originally Posted by captainflyer
Hello,
Can a US citizen apply for a UK credit card without actually living in the UK? Reason is to purchase a rtw fare leaving the UK, having problems with US credit card because AA and BA don't accept US cc's over phone? Thanks for any advice. |
Originally Posted by ThWilmesi
I would say yes, as long as you have a bank account in the UK, I actually have German Credit Cards, but with a Canadian adress, but I am German and live in Canada currently, but still have a German bank account, but no German adress anymore.... but they will need to get Credit history about you
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Originally Posted by ThWilmesi
I would say yes, as long as you have a bank account in the UK, I actually have German Credit Cards, but with a Canadian adress, but I am German and live in Canada currently, but still have a German bank account, but no German adress anymore.... but they will need to get Credit history about you
What are the rules about opening a bank account in UK? Would you have to be there in person or could it be done in the US branch? Thanks! |
Originally Posted by captainflyer
What are the rules about opening a bank account in UK? Would you have to be there in person or could it be done in the US branch?
Thanks! |
UK money laundering restrictions are now exeptionally strict. To open a bank account, you need to supply copies of utility bills showing your name and address.
Why not ring BA in the US and pay with a US credit card? They can issue the same ticket. Alternatively (and if you posted on the BA board we would have told you this) ring BA in the UK and have them put together your routing and price it. Don't pay for it, but get reservations to put it on hold and give you a reference. You then ring BA in the US, give them the reference, they will pull up your routing and you can pay BA with your US card. It should not reprice. |
Originally Posted by captainflyer
Hello,
Can a US citizen apply for a UK credit card without actually living in the UK? Reason is to purchase a rtw fare leaving the UK, having problems with US credit card because AA and BA don't accept US cc's over phone? Thanks for any advice. |
Originally Posted by backpack2firstclass
how about a bank account (I have double citizenship US/EU, but my residency is in the USA)?
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Originally Posted by captainflyer
What are the rules about opening a bank account in UK? Would you have to be there in person or could it be done in the US branch?
Thanks! |
Originally Posted by ThWilmesi
If there is a US Bank, who has business in the UK, maybe, but normally you have to be present, but if you have enough money to invest, could be easier
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Originally Posted by Raffles
UK money laundering restrictions are now exeptionally strict. To open a bank account, you need to supply copies of utility bills showing your name and address.
Why not ring BA in the US and pay with a US credit card? They can issue the same ticket. Alternatively (and if you posted on the BA board we would have told you this) ring BA in the UK and have them put together your routing and price it. Don't pay for it, but get reservations to put it on hold and give you a reference. You then ring BA in the US, give them the reference, they will pull up your routing and you can pay BA with your US card. It should not reprice. |
Originally Posted by captainflyer
having problems with US credit card because AA and BA don't accept US cc's over phone?
huh :confused: AA had no problem charging my CC over the phone for lots of $ in the last few months. |
Fairbain in a good option too. They give multi-currency accounts and a visa card, all UK compatable. Easy to open an account with them and their customer service is excellent
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Originally Posted by nimeta
Fairbain in a good option too. They give multi-currency accounts and a visa card, all UK compatable. Easy to open an account with them and their customer service is excellent
http://www.fairbairnpb.com/default.aspx |
Why not ring BA in the US and pay with a US credit card? They can issue the same ticket. Alternatively (and if you posted on the BA board we would have told you this) ring BA in the UK and have them put together your routing and price it. Don't pay for it, but get reservations to put it on hold and give you a reference. You then ring BA in the US, give them the reference, they will pull up your routing and you can pay BA with your US card. It should not reprice. So you think if the reservation was made in UK then it would be a different story? I'll give it a shot. Thanks |
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