I wasn't aware that you could apply for USA credit cards while working /settled in India. Can you please share some articles or thoughts on how to go about this? I have been holding Amex for > 10 years now and likewise have Citibank and other cardsApply for Amex Platinum Travel card and do transactions to clear of the milestones. Amex India point partners will covers United, Delta and American airlines for USA domestic flights with points too and once he has kept the card for a year, he can later also try for global transfer and get a USA Amex card based on his Indian history.
My assumption is, his friend based on the question, would be staying in USA for at least medium term so will have delivery address, local phone number and bank account. So would be in good position to initiate Amex global transfer.I wasn't aware that you could apply for USA credit cards while working /settled in India. Can you please share some articles or thoughts on how to go about this? I have been holding Amex for > 10 years now and likewise have Citibank and other cards
Other than amex travel any other credit card for usa flight bookingApply for Amex Platinum Travel card and do transactions to clear of the milestones. Amex India point partners will covers United, Delta and American airlines for USA domestic flights with points too and once he has kept the card for a year, he can later also try for global transfer and get a USA Amex card based on his Indian history.