Global Card Relationship (fka Global Transfers) experiences
Aug 16, 2018, 11:07 am
#422
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USA Platinum metal card is available with contactless -and- all USA card networks eliminated the signature requirement this year, although some merchants still expect one.
Aug 16, 2018, 11:15 am
#423
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Global Transfers does not move an account from one country to another, it simply gives American Express in the destination country access to your history. You still must comply with the regulatory requirements in the new jurisdiction, and the credit limit would be based on their criteria.
Aug 16, 2018, 11:44 am
#424
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DXB
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I'm usually not in the US (I got my card through Global Transfer) and most other places, merchants still expect signatures (and in Europe most cards have a PIN, so they often need to find a pen first, etc.).
Sep 2, 2018, 7:53 pm
#425
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 1
AMex GloBal Transfer
Looking for some guidance
I am in Canada
I have 2 Amex cards and a ITIN
I have Areoplan and Platuim Amex cards booth in good standing
Can I transfer booth cards using Global Transfer to the USA ?
I am planning to do this in the next couple of days
Do you just ask for the what card you want ?
Also do you need to provide proof of address ?
I am in Canada
I have 2 Amex cards and a ITIN
I have Areoplan and Platuim Amex cards booth in good standing
Can I transfer booth cards using Global Transfer to the USA ?
I am planning to do this in the next couple of days
Do you just ask for the what card you want ?
Also do you need to provide proof of address ?
Last edited by Fabian 1027; Sep 2, 2018 at 7:54 pm Reason: update
Sep 2, 2018, 8:05 pm
#426
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: Avis - PP, Bonvoy - Plat, BA - Bro, Hilton - Dia, Miles&More - FTL, Skywards - Sil, Sixt - Plat
Posts: 259
Looking for some guidance
I am in Canada
I have 2 Amex cards and a ITIN
I have Areoplan and Platuim Amex cards booth in good standing
Can I transfer booth cards using Global Transfer to the USA ?
I am planning to do this in the next couple of days
Do you just ask for the what card you want ?
Also do you need to provide proof of address ?
I am in Canada
I have 2 Amex cards and a ITIN
I have Areoplan and Platuim Amex cards booth in good standing
Can I transfer booth cards using Global Transfer to the USA ?
I am planning to do this in the next couple of days
Do you just ask for the what card you want ?
Also do you need to provide proof of address ?
I think it also depends on the county you are moving to; so for Germany I selected the card I wanted, filled out a new application, and then put my UK card number as an existing card, which then meant that it was handled as a global transfer. Took exactly two weeks from application to receiving card. Other operating countries have their own global transfer pages.
Your card/account doesn't transfer over exactly. You get a new card issued by the country that you have moved to and have the option of cancelling the old card.
Sep 2, 2018, 8:23 pm
#427
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 7
Looking for some guidance
I am in Canada
I have 2 Amex cards and a ITIN
I have Areoplan and Platuim Amex cards booth in good standing
Can I transfer booth cards using Global Transfer to the USA ?
I am planning to do this in the next couple of days
Do you just ask for the what card you want ?
Also do you need to provide proof of address ?
I am in Canada
I have 2 Amex cards and a ITIN
I have Areoplan and Platuim Amex cards booth in good standing
Can I transfer booth cards using Global Transfer to the USA ?
I am planning to do this in the next couple of days
Do you just ask for the what card you want ?
Also do you need to provide proof of address ?
Sometimes they do ask for proof of address, this can be done by providing a copy of your drivers license or utility bills etc.
Sep 2, 2018, 10:37 pm
#428
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Start here:
https://www.americanexpress.com/glob...ed-states.html
• Process takes 7-10 working days
• You may only apply for one Card in the U.S. at this time. You may apply for additional Cards when you have built up a local credit history.
• If you have a credit file in the United States, it will be taken into account when processing your application.
• We may request documents for ID purposes and address verification.
• Membership Rewards® points can be transferred to your new Card if it is enrolled in the Membership Rewards program. Otherwise, please redeem the points before you cancel your existing Card.
• If you wish to keep your existing Card, you will continue to be billed any annual fees you are currently paying.
• The balance, if any, from your existing Card cannot be transferred over to the new Card, if approved.
• To be eligible for a new Card in the U.S., your existing Card must be issued by American Express, you must be the primary Cardholder, and have held the Card for at least 3 months. Your Card Account must be open and in good standing at the time you apply for a new Card in the U.S. If the Card was previously cancelled by you, it must have been cancelled within the last 3 months. American Express Corporate Cards and American Express Cards issued by Banks other than an American Express Bank are not eligible through this Card application process
• You may only apply for one Card in the U.S. at this time. You may apply for additional Cards when you have built up a local credit history.
• If you have a credit file in the United States, it will be taken into account when processing your application.
• We may request documents for ID purposes and address verification.
• Membership Rewards® points can be transferred to your new Card if it is enrolled in the Membership Rewards program. Otherwise, please redeem the points before you cancel your existing Card.
• If you wish to keep your existing Card, you will continue to be billed any annual fees you are currently paying.
• The balance, if any, from your existing Card cannot be transferred over to the new Card, if approved.
• To be eligible for a new Card in the U.S., your existing Card must be issued by American Express, you must be the primary Cardholder, and have held the Card for at least 3 months. Your Card Account must be open and in good standing at the time you apply for a new Card in the U.S. If the Card was previously cancelled by you, it must have been cancelled within the last 3 months. American Express Corporate Cards and American Express Cards issued by Banks other than an American Express Bank are not eligible through this Card application process
Must haves for a USA move:
• Your American Express account number
• U.S. home address
• U.S. home phone number
• U.S. bank account details
• Passport details, U.S.-issued Social Security Number, or U.S.-issued Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
• Employment details
• Your American Express account number
• U.S. home address
• U.S. home phone number
• U.S. bank account details
• Passport details, U.S.-issued Social Security Number, or U.S.-issued Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
• Employment details
Sep 29, 2018, 10:22 am
#429
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 11
Hi All!
Great news to share from personal experience - U.S.A. to U.K. Global Transfer.
Had a USA Amex Platinum for a few months, met the 3 month requirement.
I did a Global Transfer to open a U.K. Amex Gold which was approved with an easy proof of address (bank statement, bill) and a scanned picture of my passport.
You can easily utilise this global transfer opportunity via a referral... All you need to make sure you do after using a referral link is put your existing amex card number down (no matter which country it's from).
Great news to share from personal experience - U.S.A. to U.K. Global Transfer.
Had a USA Amex Platinum for a few months, met the 3 month requirement.
I did a Global Transfer to open a U.K. Amex Gold which was approved with an easy proof of address (bank statement, bill) and a scanned picture of my passport.
You can easily utilise this global transfer opportunity via a referral... All you need to make sure you do after using a referral link is put your existing amex card number down (no matter which country it's from).
Last edited by mia; Sep 29, 2018 at 12:07 pm
Oct 4, 2018, 11:16 am
#430
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Taiwan
Programs: IHG Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, oneworld Emerald
Posts: 1,164
While I am pretty sure the answer is negative, still curious: has anyone succeeded using Russia-issued Amex for global transfer? Wonder if that may help me to apply in Taiwan.
Oct 21, 2018, 5:35 pm
#432
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DXB
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver, A3 Gold, Sixt Diamond
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I successfully did Germany->USA through their US hotline. No issues whatsoever, but be aware that you can only do this once. So choose wisely which card you want.
Amex used to use third-party banks for their SAS credit cards in Scandinavia. They have now canceled those contracts and will start offering similar cards themselves. Does anyone know if that means Global Transfer will become available there?
Amex used to use third-party banks for their SAS credit cards in Scandinavia. They have now canceled those contracts and will start offering similar cards themselves. Does anyone know if that means Global Transfer will become available there?
Nov 16, 2018, 11:34 pm
#433
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 2
Quick question folks,
I have a great credit score in USA and one of the card is Hilton AMEX Card.
I would be moving to Canada soon, so to get a card in Canada, thinking of using global transfer to get a new card based on my hilton AMEX card in US.
Question is : would AMEX canada be able to use my Hilton AMEX card or do they need a AMEX only card (or a card by AMEX and not with a partner) ?
Appreciate your responses.
I have a great credit score in USA and one of the card is Hilton AMEX Card.
I would be moving to Canada soon, so to get a card in Canada, thinking of using global transfer to get a new card based on my hilton AMEX card in US.
Question is : would AMEX canada be able to use my Hilton AMEX card or do they need a AMEX only card (or a card by AMEX and not with a partner) ?
Appreciate your responses.
Nov 16, 2018, 11:40 pm
#434
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: Avis - PP, Bonvoy - Plat, BA - Bro, Hilton - Dia, Miles&More - FTL, Skywards - Sil, Sixt - Plat
Posts: 259
Quick question folks,
I have a great credit score in USA and one of the card is Hilton AMEX Card.
I would be moving to Canada soon, so to get a card in Canada, thinking of using global transfer to get a new card based on my hilton AMEX card in US.
Question is : would AMEX canada be able to use my Hilton AMEX card or do they need a AMEX only card (or a card by AMEX and not with a partner) ?
Appreciate your responses.
I have a great credit score in USA and one of the card is Hilton AMEX Card.
I would be moving to Canada soon, so to get a card in Canada, thinking of using global transfer to get a new card based on my hilton AMEX card in US.
Question is : would AMEX canada be able to use my Hilton AMEX card or do they need a AMEX only card (or a card by AMEX and not with a partner) ?
Appreciate your responses.
Nov 16, 2018, 11:44 pm
#435
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 2
Thanks Mackle for quick response.
I had the exact scenario you described. I was in UK a decade back, and had a Lloyds issues AMEX card.
Was disappointed when I could not get a global transfer done on moving to USA due to my AMEX being issued by Lloyds.
I don't exactly remember how i applied for my Hilton AMEX (hilton or amex website), but that won't be hard to find out. I will also try to email AMEX support to confirm this. But still looking for some real example which would definitely help.
I had the exact scenario you described. I was in UK a decade back, and had a Lloyds issues AMEX card.
Was disappointed when I could not get a global transfer done on moving to USA due to my AMEX being issued by Lloyds.
I don't exactly remember how i applied for my Hilton AMEX (hilton or amex website), but that won't be hard to find out. I will also try to email AMEX support to confirm this. But still looking for some real example which would definitely help.