The rewards on US cards are so much better compared to UK ones, so I’m curious if anyone’s been able to make it work.
Obtaining a U.S. American Express card as a UK-based seller can be challenging due to requirements like a U.S. Social Security Number and a U.S. address. However, some individuals have successfully navigated this by leveraging their existing relationship with Amex in the UK. For instance, Amex offers a Global Card Transfer service that allows current cardholders to apply for a card in another country, potentially easing the process. Additionally, during the U.S. card application, there’s an option to indicate existing credit history in another country, which Amex may consider. It’s important to note that while a U.S. address is typically required for card delivery, some have used mail forwarding services to meet this criterion. Despite these avenues, the absence of a U.S. SSN can still pose significant hurdles, and approval isn’t guaranteed.
Nope. It’s almost impossible.