Author Topic: Canadian Credit Cards (Read 155437 times)

Ergel · « **Reply #440 on:** January 20, 2015, 12:07:00 AM »

Quote from: yosef789 on January 19, 2015, 11:58:57 PM

I am looking to build credit in the US while living in Canada I have a SSN and a US address can someone please post clear instructions how to do that? I don't wanna do a global transfer because I still want my Canadian card, unless I can do a transfer on just one card business/personal. Please advise.

I don't believe they actually transfer your credit. Putpac and see what the details of global transfer

Josef.koney · « **Reply #441 on:** January 20, 2015, 12:13:38 AM »

Quote from: mordechain on January 20, 2015, 12:03:01 AM

I would start from scratch like any American. I.e store or secured credit card, and than apply for more decent cards in a year

Have any credit cards you would advise? Not a student.

mordechain · « **Reply #442 on:** January 20, 2015, 12:23:39 AM »

I started by being added as authorized user on a family members card. After a year,I got the USAir card. Half a year later I had about 10

yosef789 · « **Reply #443 on:** January 20, 2015, 12:33:01 AM »

mordechain and Ergel thanks for your help. I was aware I can do it by going thru the regular process. My question was about how I can do it without going thru a lengthy process, which I understand there is a way (TD/Amex) I have tried these ways and haven't been successful (yet). I am reaching out here to see if there is someone that did have success getting an american card.

Charliem · « **Reply #444 on:** March 16, 2015, 05:17:15 PM »

I want to get my brother who lives in canda with a ssn a U.S. Cc (ie chase) and it's not clear from this thread what I can do about a U.S. Address ,applying and spending in the us (?) ... If anyone can give me some info it will be greatly appreciated TIA

Josef.koney · « **Reply #445 on:** March 16, 2015, 06:27:06 PM »

Quote from: Charliem on March 16, 2015, 05:17:15 PM

I want to get my brother who lives in canda with a ssn a U.S. Cc (ie chase) and it's not clear from this thread what I can do about a U.S. Address ,applying and spending in the us (?) ... If anyone can give me some info it will be greatly appreciated TIA

+1 any help would be gr8.

zer0k1 · « **Reply #446 on:** March 16, 2015, 09:36:39 PM »

Quote from: Charliem on March 16, 2015, 05:17:15 PM

I want to get my brother who lives in canda with a ssn a U.S. Cc (ie chase) and it's not clear from this thread what I can do about a U.S. Address ,applying and spending in the us (?) ... If anyone can give me some info it will be greatly appreciated TIA

Whats the problem? For address you can use yours, or any US address where you can receive mail. Everything else is treated the same as any american. He could spend in CA but most cards charge a forex fee.

Charliem · « **Reply #447 on:** March 16, 2015, 09:44:35 PM »

Quote from: zer0k1 on March 16, 2015, 09:36:39 PM

Whats the problem? For address you can use yours, or any US address where you can receive mail. Everything else is treated the same as any american. He could spend in CA but most cards charge a forex fee.

thanx but don't they see on his report that he lives there? Do I gotta make something up if I end up speaking to them over the phone

Josef.koney · « **Reply #448 on:** March 16, 2015, 09:56:23 PM »

Quote from: zer0k1 on March 16, 2015, 09:36:39 PM

Whats the problem? For address you can use yours, or any US address where you can receive mail. Everything else is treated the same as any american. He could spend in CA but most cards charge a forex fee.

Quote from: Charliem on March 16, 2015, 09:44:35 PM

thanx but don't they see on his report that he lives there? Do I gotta make something up if I end up speaking to them over the phone

My friend applied with a address in us and they denied him saying ur report says u live in Canada... Could u lie.... very possible but not sure if worth it...

ShlomoM · « **Reply #449 on:** March 26, 2015, 12:19:35 PM »

Just signed up for this card...looks hot and comes with a few priority passes for also free first year
https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/credit-cards/bmo-rewards-world-elite-mastercard
Hope this wasn't a duplicate post...couldn't find anything on it yet here

Ergel · « **Reply #450 on:** March 26, 2015, 12:31:49 PM »

Broken link. What card?

ShlomoM · « **Reply #451 on:** March 26, 2015, 12:32:33 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on March 26, 2015, 12:31:49 PM

Broken link. What card?

BMO
https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/credit-cards/bmo-rewards-world-elite-mastercard

Saver2000 · « **Reply #452 on:** March 26, 2015, 01:31:27 PM »

Does canadian AMEX have same AF policy as US amex?
I'm referring to AF refund if canceled within 60 days.

eis517 · « **Reply #453 on:** March 26, 2015, 02:47:27 PM »

Quote from: Saver2000 on March 26, 2015, 01:31:27 PM

Does canadian AMEX have same AF policy as US amex?
I'm referring to AF refund if canceled within 60 days.

Yes, and if you cancel after 60 days, they pro-rate it

Thingywingy · « **Reply #454 on:** March 31, 2015, 11:00:46 PM »

Quote from: ShlomoM on March 26, 2015, 12:19:35 PM

Just signed up for this card...looks hot and comes with a few priority passes for also free first year
https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/credit-cards/bmo-rewards-world-elite-mastercard
Hope this wasn't a duplicate post...couldn't find anything on it yet here

Hows the BMO Rewards center compare with Orbitz or Kayak? Do they have the same general availability?

When was the last time Amex Canada had bonus to BA? Any reason to expect promo any time soon?

Malachi · « **Reply #455 on:** March 31, 2015, 11:51:26 PM »

Quote from: Thingywingy on March 31, 2015, 11:00:46 PM

Hows the BMO Rewards center compare with Orbitz or Kayak? Do they have the same general availability?

When was the last time Amex Canada had bonus to BA? Any reason to expect promo any time soon?

A long time ago. Ain't happening.