Can you get a American Express credit card with an ITIN or no SSN?
Only if you already have an Amex card from another country: Global Card Transfer lets you apply for a US card using that history, with a US SSN or ITIN. We found no Amex page confirming that new applicants can use an ITIN, and Amex has no secured or student card.
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- Apply with an ITIN
- Not stated. No Amex page we found confirms an ITIN for new applicants. For existing Amex Card Members moving to the US, Global Card Transfer accepts a US-issued SSN or ITIN, online or by phone (877-621-2639). [1]
- Passport only (no SSN or ITIN)
- Not stated. The Global Card Transfer page asks for passport details together with a US SSN or ITIN. We found no current Amex page offering a passport-only application; its old newcomers page now says "Page Not Found". [1]
- Uses credit history from abroad
- Yes. Only for existing Card Members: if you have held an Amex card issued in another country for 3 months or more in good standing, Global Card Transfer can use that relationship to get you a US card. [1]
Starter cards
Cards this issuer offers to people with little or no US credit history. Fees are from the card's official terms page.
| Card | Type | Annual fee | Foreign transaction fee | Minimum deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express | Regular | $0 | 2.7% | No deposit |
We don't list signup bonuses, interest rates or credit limits: they change often and depend on you. Open the issuer's page for today's offer.
What else to know
- Global Card Transfer asks for your Amex account number, a US home address and phone number, US bank account details, passport details, a US SSN or ITIN, and employment details. Amex says processing takes 7 to 10 working days.
- Amex markets no secured or student card. Blue Cash Everyday is its no-annual-fee card, shown here for comparison; it is not described as a card for people with no credit history.
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