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Get Your First Credit Card with ITIN An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number is an IRS tax ID for people who are not eligible for an SSN, and it is the key that lets non-U.S. residents apply for U.S. credit cards online while living abroad when issuers accept ITIN during identity checks. With a valid ITIN, a consistent U.S. address, and a plan to fund any required secured deposits via a U.S. routing and account number, it is possible to begin building a U.S. credit profile remotely and responsibly. Everything in this guide can be done online without ever going to United States in person.


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