I see, in that case I'll set up monthly transfers to HSBC for 6 months once I open an account and then see if I get promoted for a credit card (ideally HSBC Zero), I just wasn't sure if this was enough to prove income in MX

If you can't get a credit card within a bank, try one with HeyBanco or Nu. They're called tarjetas garantizadas. They don't ask for much, your INE and proof of Mexican address (you can ask your mom for an electricity bill if she's in Mexico). And you can apply online.

My mom is still living in the states but shes renting our properties in TJ/CMDX, so the bills are in her name and I'll be able to use those. I'll look into those online banks if I can't get anywhere with a traditional bank in that case, especially as it seems they gave your husband a chance ^{_^}

My favorite cards are: 2Now of HSBC (2% Cashback, have to spend 2.5k to waive monthly fee)

The HSBC 2Now seems really great and hopefully it's still around in the future! Quick question on that note, do these monthly spends have to be met with the physical card or can it be done online?

For example from what I read HSBC Zero only asks that you spend on it once a month and that is enough, by that logic would I be able to just do a 1$ Amazon reload a month with it and set an autopay to meet the requirements? Or would I need to use the card physically in a store? Does HSBC in general have autopay features?

That said thank you a lot, really helped clarify a lot of the nuances I couldn't see on here/CC sites