Getting a US Credit Card/Transferring Credit

Great tips guys.
I got a secured BofA MC, which will be reviewed after 9 months, as previous poster mentioned.
I also transferred my AMEX, but in talking to them you have to have been with them for at least a year to do the "Global Transfer." You cant simply apply and transfer right away.

suthakamar, how does one qualify for the HSBC premier?

Just so we don't start patting RBC on the back too hard, their "credit transfer" service merly means that RBC will look at your history when they give you a loan or CC.

It will affect nothing with the 3 credit bureaus, nor will it in any way help you get non-RBC credit (until your RBC accounts start registering with the 3 bureaus).

But its better than nothing.

Also, secured credit cards actually harm your credit rating.