Global Card Relationship (fka Global Transfers) experiences
May 29, 2018, 7:37 am
#376
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Jun 21, 2018, 11:55 pm
#377
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 24
I would also be interested in any recent experience with Shipito as I am about to order a card and dont want it getting stuck!
Jul 9, 2018, 6:25 am
#378
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
I'm Canadian but in Germany for an extended period of time, though no plans to give up my Canadian AMEX Plat as of yet, I assume I can get a German AMEX? Not looking to get Plat though as point system sucks here in Germany!
Jul 9, 2018, 8:31 am
#379
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DXB
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver, A3 Gold, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 2,811
Yes, that should work. You should get a German Gold card and call to activate the "Membership Rewards Turbo" (1.5 points per 1€ on the first 40k€ of spend per year).
Jul 9, 2018, 7:39 pm
#380
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: YEG
Programs: Marriott TE, AC75K
Posts: 53
I applied over the phone today AMEX global transfer from Canada -> USA. I reached the normal applications team even though I dialled the 1-800 global transfer contact number on the AMEX website.
The only thing I was required to verbally provide was my existing card number and ID verification in the form of a passport, drivers license, etc. since I didn't have a SSN. I recently received an ITIN but they said they didn't need it (even though I insisted providing it so that I could build up a credit history under my ITIN number). No income verification or bank statement required...
At the end of the call, they ended up transferring me to the Global Transfer team to finalize the application but they didn't ask for any more info, only my existing card number again.
So now I have a US-based AMEX card being sent to my valid US address. My question is if AMEX doesn't have my ITIN on file, will I still be building up a credit history under my name, birthdate and US address, so that I can eventually apply for more "lucrative" cards in the future?
The only thing I was required to verbally provide was my existing card number and ID verification in the form of a passport, drivers license, etc. since I didn't have a SSN. I recently received an ITIN but they said they didn't need it (even though I insisted providing it so that I could build up a credit history under my ITIN number). No income verification or bank statement required...
At the end of the call, they ended up transferring me to the Global Transfer team to finalize the application but they didn't ask for any more info, only my existing card number again.
So now I have a US-based AMEX card being sent to my valid US address. My question is if AMEX doesn't have my ITIN on file, will I still be building up a credit history under my name, birthdate and US address, so that I can eventually apply for more "lucrative" cards in the future?
Jul 9, 2018, 10:21 pm
#381
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: BA Gold (OWE), Star Alliance Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,194
I applied over the phone today AMEX global transfer from Canada -> USA. I reached the normal applications team even though I dialled the 1-800 global transfer contact number on the AMEX website.
The only thing I was required to verbally provide was my existing card number and ID verification in the form of a passport, drivers license, etc. since I didn't have a SSN. I recently received an ITIN but they said they didn't need it (even though I insisted providing it so that I could build up a credit history under my ITIN number). No income verification or bank statement required...
At the end of the call, they ended up transferring me to the Global Transfer team to finalize the application but they didn't ask for any more info, only my existing card number again.
So now I have a US-based AMEX card being sent to my valid US address. My question is if AMEX doesn't have my ITIN on file, will I still be building up a credit history under my name, birthdate and US address, so that I can eventually apply for more "lucrative" cards in the future?
The only thing I was required to verbally provide was my existing card number and ID verification in the form of a passport, drivers license, etc. since I didn't have a SSN. I recently received an ITIN but they said they didn't need it (even though I insisted providing it so that I could build up a credit history under my ITIN number). No income verification or bank statement required...
At the end of the call, they ended up transferring me to the Global Transfer team to finalize the application but they didn't ask for any more info, only my existing card number again.
So now I have a US-based AMEX card being sent to my valid US address. My question is if AMEX doesn't have my ITIN on file, will I still be building up a credit history under my name, birthdate and US address, so that I can eventually apply for more "lucrative" cards in the future?
Jul 27, 2018, 1:27 am
#383
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
I personally been contemplating on getting the AMEX DE but their point system is horrible.
I also live in Germany but still keeping my Canadian AMEX, but I only use it to pay for flights here as its very difficult to find places that accepts AMEX in Germany unless it's a big store.
As for M&M in Germany I think they only have a deal with MC. However in Switzerland they have both AMEX and MC M&M. But who knows maybe next year AMEX DE might partner with LH, as it stands they are experementing together to get give AMEX Plat & Cent LH Lounge access in Munich and Frankfurt.
I also live in Germany but still keeping my Canadian AMEX, but I only use it to pay for flights here as its very difficult to find places that accepts AMEX in Germany unless it's a big store.
As for M&M in Germany I think they only have a deal with MC. However in Switzerland they have both AMEX and MC M&M. But who knows maybe next year AMEX DE might partner with LH, as it stands they are experementing together to get give AMEX Plat & Cent LH Lounge access in Munich and Frankfurt.
Jul 29, 2018, 4:06 am
#384
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: Avis - PP, Bonvoy - Plat, BA - Bro, Hilton - Dia, Miles&More - FTL, Skywards - Sil, Sixt - Plat
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I personally been contemplating on getting the AMEX DE but their point system is horrible.
I also live in Germany but still keeping my Canadian AMEX, but I only use it to pay for flights here as its very difficult to find places that accepts AMEX in Germany unless it's a big store.
As for M&M in Germany I think they only have a deal with MC. However in Switzerland they have both AMEX and MC M&M. But who knows maybe next year AMEX DE might partner with LH, as it stands they are experementing together to get give AMEX Plat & Cent LH Lounge access in Munich and Frankfurt.
I also live in Germany but still keeping my Canadian AMEX, but I only use it to pay for flights here as its very difficult to find places that accepts AMEX in Germany unless it's a big store.
As for M&M in Germany I think they only have a deal with MC. However in Switzerland they have both AMEX and MC M&M. But who knows maybe next year AMEX DE might partner with LH, as it stands they are experementing together to get give AMEX Plat & Cent LH Lounge access in Munich and Frankfurt.
Last edited by mia; Aug 16, 2018 at 7:37 am Reason: Cleanup after COPYING post from another thread.
Jul 29, 2018, 4:19 am
#385
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Dubai, UAE
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Is there a minimum term that someone should have held their Amex for before doing a global transfer? I got my UK Plat at the end of March this year, but now need a German Amex.
Jul 29, 2018, 4:19 am
#386
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Canada, USA, Europe
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I have a German and a UK Amex. I agree that the transfer ratio for MR is not the greatest, but for those cards that have a FX fee, this is often so high that it wipes out any gain on the better transfers. Overall I'm quite happy with German Amex and will shortly be ditching the UK card. As I have reported elsewhere, getting the German card on the strength of my UK relationship was a piece of cake. From application to card in hand was a few weeks, no questions or issues.
Jul 29, 2018, 4:24 am
#387
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: Avis - PP, Bonvoy - Plat, BA - Bro, Hilton - Dia, Miles&More - FTL, Skywards - Sil, Sixt - Plat
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Jul 29, 2018, 4:30 am
#388
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To be eligible for a new Card in the country you are moving to, 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 of your application. 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.
Jul 29, 2018, 4:45 am
#389
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Jul 29, 2018, 4:53 am
#390
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