Apr 25, 2017, 8:05 pm
Last edit by: geclub1
Application Link:
Preferred (UnionPay): https://icbc-uscards.com/#/?product=...y&origin=00002
Preferred (Visa): https://icbc-uscards.com/#/?product=...a&origin=00002
Premier (UnionPay): https://icbc-uscards.com/#/?product=...y&origin=00002
Premier (Visa): https://icbc-uscards.com/#/?product=...a&origin=00002
Card Service email address:
[email protected]
Preferred (UnionPay): https://icbc-uscards.com/#/?product=...y&origin=00002
Preferred (Visa): https://icbc-uscards.com/#/?product=...a&origin=00002
Premier (UnionPay): https://icbc-uscards.com/#/?product=...y&origin=00002
Premier (Visa): https://icbc-uscards.com/#/?product=...a&origin=00002
Card Service email address:
[email protected]
US based Union Pay card?
Jul 25, 2016, 2:24 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Oct 23, 2016, 7:05 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 582
The ICBC US unionpay cards are now available for application.
Gold card : No annual fee, 1% cash back, no FTF
Platinum card: $85 annual fee (waived first year), 1.5% cash back, no FTF
Application accepted in branch or via fax only. Call branches for details.
Gold card : No annual fee, 1% cash back, no FTF
Platinum card: $85 annual fee (waived first year), 1.5% cash back, no FTF
Application accepted in branch or via fax only. Call branches for details.
Oct 24, 2016, 12:07 am
#19
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Oct 24, 2016, 5:44 pm
#20
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Exciting! Thanks for the heads up!
Nov 16, 2016, 9:28 am
#23
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Nov 19, 2016, 5:58 pm
#25
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Online applications are available here!
I just applied and was apparently instantly approved. Good times!
I just applied and was apparently instantly approved. Good times!
Anyway, if they were actually PIN preferring instead of signature preferring (which sounds unlikely), I may almost be tempted to get one. I'd then have US-issued chip and PIN cards on effectively all four major networks (UNFCU = Visa, Diners Club = MC, Redbird = AmEx and ICBC UnionPay = Discover).
Nov 19, 2016, 6:59 pm
#26
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Isn't it a Target reloadable card which had been discontinued?
Nov 19, 2016, 7:07 pm
#27
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My understanding was that it's available at Target locations in some states (or you can buy one online from a reseller). It's useless now for MS but if you actually want an AmEx that requires PIN for most purchases it's the only option.
Nov 19, 2016, 9:23 pm
#28
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
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Online applications are available here!
I just applied and was apparently instantly approved. Good times!
I just applied and was apparently instantly approved. Good times!
As I mentioned in another thread, the benefits seem fairly underwhelming. (Fidelity offers 2% CB without an AF, for example.) Then again, one probably wouldn't be considering these cards unless one frequently travels to China.
Anyway, if they were actually PIN preferring instead of signature preferring (which sounds unlikely), I may almost be tempted to get one. I'd then have US-issued chip and PIN cards on effectively all four major networks (UNFCU = Visa, Diners Club = MC, Redbird = AmEx and ICBC UnionPay = Discover).
Anyway, if they were actually PIN preferring instead of signature preferring (which sounds unlikely), I may almost be tempted to get one. I'd then have US-issued chip and PIN cards on effectively all four major networks (UNFCU = Visa, Diners Club = MC, Redbird = AmEx and ICBC UnionPay = Discover).
Nov 20, 2016, 4:39 pm
#29
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
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I took the plunge and was instantly approved for a Gold card. I still haven't received an e-mail or any other additional indication of credit limit.
I was reading on the EMV thread that unless you have an ICBC account that there is no way to view information online?
I was reading on the EMV thread that unless you have an ICBC account that there is no way to view information online?
Nov 20, 2016, 9:32 pm
#30
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Warning: got off the phone with ICBC USA card services. You can't setup online banking unless you also have a ICBC checking account. So now I'll be having to use my banks billpay feature or mail a check to pay off the card. You'll also have to call to get your statement balance (or wait for statement to be mailed to you)
Plus I saw someone comment on the DoC site that this can't be added to alipay or wechat pay. Not surprised I suppose since a lot of Chinese sites ask which Chinese bank the card was issued from and they might not have it set up easy.
Though the comment there about Chinese POS's not accepting the card puzzles me...