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Travel, shop and eat: we’ve got the scoop on rewards (worth up to $1,098) and amazing travel deals with hsbc credit cards.

by Honeycombers • 20 Oct 2022

Whip out your HSBC credit card to redeem rewards such as shopping vouchers and luggage or a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Plus, get exclusive discounts on flights, accommodation and more for your next trip.

With restrictions lifting and borders reopening, we’re all ready to start exploring new places. What better way to kickstart the holiday season than with exciting rewards and attractive travel deals? Simply charge your travel, shopping, dining and overseas spend to your HSBC credit card and you can redeem gifts such as e-CapitaVouchers plus luggage or a one-night Stay & Dine package (worth up to $1,098) at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

Plus, you can get complimentary travel insurance when you book your flight tickets with HSBC Credit Cards . Don’t miss out on these sweet deals when you book your next flight, stay or activity!

Deals for your next flight

Scan Agoda for the hotels of your choice for your next getaway. From budget-friendly picks to luxurious stays, there’s an option for every itinerary and destination. Looking for your next flight out? For everyone from last-minute travellers to those who plan months ahead, Agoda has got you covered. Want to book a staycay in Singapore? There are plenty of options for luxe getaways that don’t require heading out of the country! HSBC Credit Cards exclusive deal: enjoy 18% off worldwide hotels (capped at $100) when you book on this designated website from now till 31 October 2022. Get an extra 2% off your flight booking from now till 31 December 2022. Enjoy 15% off Singapore hotel bookings , valid from now till 31 December 2022.

Cathay Pacific

Jet off to your next travel destination with Cathay Pacific. It’s one of the best airlines in the world, so you’ll be in good hands as you jet off to your next adventure. Flights to Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Seoul, New York and other destinations around the world are available! HSBC Credit Cards exclusive deal: enjoy $120 off with a minimum spend of $1,000 on all flight bookings with the discount code ‘CXHSBC120’, from now till 31 December 2022. (Limited to the first 100 redemptions.)

Looking to fly to destinations in Asia, Europe and North America? Eva Air has multiple flight options for you, plus deals with HSBC to take advantage of. This airline boasts amazing service and comfort, so give it a try for your next holiday! HSBC Credit Cards exclusive deal: enjoy 8% off flights from Singapore to selected destinations in Asia, Europe and North America from now till 30 November 2022.

A five-star airline, Korean Air is one of the well-known choices for a premium flight. From South Korea to Canada, grab tickets to your holiday destination from this airline for impeccable service and a comfy flight. HSBC Credit Cards deal: enjoy 10% off base airfares to South Korea, Japan, USA, Canada and China, from now till 31 October 2022.

Deals on amazing attractions

A leading lifestyle superapp in Southeast Asia, Traveloka is one of our go-tos when planning a trip. Check it out to plan your next getaway. Pro tip: book your flight and hotel together (under the ‘Flight + Hotel’ option) to save more! HSBC Credit Cards exclusive deal: enjoy $50 off flights with a minimum spend of $500 from now till 30 November 2022. (Limited to the first 360 redemptions.) Plus, get extra 20% on international flights and hotel bookings with minimum spending of $50.

Citystate Cruises

If you want a quick getaway without the hassle of planning an itinerary, a luxurious cruise is for you – that’s your stay, meals, and activities sorted with just one booking. Plus, you’ll be enjoying stunning views and all the fantastic facilities on board. HSBC Credit Cards exclusive deal: enjoy 5% off and an additional $20 off for every balcony cabin booked on Royal Caribbean Cruises; get an additional 5% off for every balcony cabin booked on Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, and more. Book from now till 30 November 2022.

For attractions, tours, dining, stays and other bookings, Klook is a one-stop destination to sort out your travel itinerary. Bookmark Klook to explore myriad destinations on the site and start planning your next trip. You can make all types of bookings here – from attraction tickets to your airport transfers! HSBC Credit Cards deal: enjoy $10 off with a minimum spend of $60 (Limited to first 50 redemptions monthly) or $50 off with minimum spend of $300 (Limited to first 20 redemptions monthly), from now till 31 December 2022. T&Cs apply.

Looking for a convenient way to get around the city or countryside? Book a rental car to explore your destination at your leisure, without the trouble of planning your routes on public transport. That’s fuss-free travelling right there. HSBC Credit Cards deal: enjoy 10% off car rentals and additional benefits; one-day free car rentals in the US, Canada and Europe; and an additional 10% discount on car rentals in Australia and New Zealand. Book from now till 30 November 2022.

Enjoy remarkable rewards when you spend

Make the most of your travel expenses by charging your spends to your HSBC credit card . It’s so easy to be rewarded with up to $1,098 worth of gifts, including a one-night stay with $400 worth of dining vouchers at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, complimentary luggage worth up to $520 and up to $120 of eCapitaVouchers.

This post is in partnership with HSBC credit cards.

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HSBC Elite credit card

Our richest rewards and benefits

Our Elite credit card gives you exceptional rewards on travel, dining, and entertainment.

By using your Elite credit card, you can enjoy benefits worth over $2,900 in the first year and $2,000 annually thereafter.[@elitevalueamount]

You must have an existing U.S. HSBC Premier checking account[@mastercardeliterelationship].

APR rates and fees

Annual fee $495 * and $0 for authorized users[@addauthuser]

Competitive variable APR on purchases and balance transfers 20.74% to 24.74% *

No foreign transaction fees 

Here’s what you get with your HSBC Elite credit card

60k Welcome Bonus Points

5× Points on travel

2× Points on dining

1× Points on all other purchases

Your elite credit card comes with:, elite travel benefits.

• Earn up to $400 of travel credits per year for all airfares, hotels and car rentals booked through HSBC Travel[@elitetravelcredit].
• Speed up airport screening with up to $120 towards Global Entry, TSA Precheck, TSA Precheck by Clear, or NEXUS once every 4.5 years[@rewardsstatementcredit].
• Elevate your airport experience with complimentary and unlimited lounge access for the cardholder and up to 2 guests worth more than $469 annually with Priority Pass[@loungevisitfees].
• Rewards for Miles program that allows you to transfer your points into any of our 11 airline and 2 hotel partners’ loyalty programs.[@rewardsformiles]
• Other benefits include MasterRental Coverage™[@mastercrentalcoverage], complimentary travel insurance, airport concierge services, and exclusive discounts and upgrades from fine restaurants and designer brands[@certainrestrictionsbrandselite].

Elite lifestyle benefits

• Earn up to $120 in statement credits annually on taxis, cabs and rideshare. Use your Elite credit card to pay for your rideshare and automatically receive $10 each month[@rideshare].
• Get up to $140 annually with Instacart+. When you sign up as a new member, receive 2 free months of Instacart+ and $10 off your second order each month[@instacart].
• Enjoy complimentary ShopRunner membership, worth $79 annually[@shop-runner].
• Unlimited concierge service - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A dedicated personal service ready to assist you with travel, dining, shopping, entertainment, securing coveted reservations, and special perks and privileges[@conciergeaspireelite].
• Take 3 rides, and get a $5 Lyft App credit every month with your Elite credit card[@lyftelite].

Peace of mind

• Purchase Assurance covers most purchases from damage or theft within 90 days of purchase up to $1,000[@purchase-assurance].
• Claim up to $800 if your cellphone is stolen or damaged using Cellular Wireless Telephone Protection[@certainrestrictionsbrandselite].
• Mastercard ID Theft Protection™[@theft-protection] and Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement provide support and expense reimbursement[@certainrestrictionsbrandselite] if your identity is compromised through identity fraud.

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• HSBC Elite World Elite Mastercard® Summary of Terms (PDF) HSBC Elite World Elite Mastercard® Summary of Terms (PDF) Download link
• HSBC Elite World Elite Mastercard® credit card Rewards & Benefits and Mastercard Guide to Benefits brochure (PDF) HSBC Elite World Elite Mastercard® credit card Rewards & Benefits and Mastercard Guide to Benefits brochure (PDF) Download link
• HSBC Credit Card Cardmember Agreement (PDF) HSBC Credit Card Cardmember Agreement (PDF) Download link

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*The information about the costs and benefits of the card described is accurate as of {{currentDate}}. The information may have changed after that date. To find out what may have changed, call 888.662.4722(HSBC). A variable Purchase Annual Percentage Rate (APR) applies to credit card purchases and will be 20.74 % to 24.74%, depending on your credit worthiness. A variable Balance Transfer APR applies to balance transfers and will be 20.74 % to 24.74%, depending on your credit worthiness, for the HSBC Elite World Elite Mastercard® credit card. The variable Cash APR applies to cash advances and is 29.74%. These APRs will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate, for a maximum APR of 29.99%. For each billing cycle, variable APRs are calculated by adding a specified amount (“Spread”) to the U.S. Prime Rate published in the Money Rates table of The Wall Street Journal that is in effect on the last day of the month (“Prime Rate”). If the Prime Rate changes, the new APRs will take effect on the first day of your billing cycle beginning in the next month. The Minimum Interest Charge is $1.00. A transaction fee of $10 or 5%, whichever is greater, will apply for each Balance Transfer, Check, or Cash Advance transaction. There is no Foreign Transaction Fee. The Annual Fee for the HSBC Elite credit card is $495 for primary cardholder & $0 for Authorized User(s) per year; $0 for primary cardholder & $0 for Authorized User(s), for customers who hold a Private Banking Account relationship at the time of application and on each subsequent credit card Account anniversary date to qualify for the annual fee rebate; $295 for primary cardholder & $0 for Authorized User(s) for customers who hold HSBC US employee status at the time of application and on each subsequent credit card Account anniversary date to qualify for the annual fee rebate. See Summary of Terms for details. For more information regarding U.S. HSBC Premier eligibility requirements please visit https://www.us.hsbc.com/checking-accounts/products/premier/ or speak with your Relationship Manager.

How Points are earned: You earn Points when you use your card to make new purchases (minus returns, credits and adjustments).

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HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard® Review

Victor Irungu

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HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard®

Rated 1.8/5 stars.

• 3 pts Earn 3 points per $1 spent on eligible travel-related purchases.
• 2 pts Earn 2 points per $1 spent on gas and transportation.
• 1 pt Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other eligible everyday purchases.
• Welcome Bonus None
• Annual Rewards $142 Learn how we calculate this.
• Annual Fee $0
• Minimum Income Required None
• No annual fee
• $0 supplementary card fee

Travel insurance

• Extensive list of partners for rewards
• 2.5% foreign transaction fee
• Capped travel rewards amount of $6,000
• Low rewards for non-travel-related purchases

The HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard is designed for the frequent traveller. This travel rewards credit card allows you to earn points on every purchase. You can use your points in one of three ways: for travel, for a statement or loan credit, convert into cash and save, or redeem for gift cards and merchandise at select partners.

In This Article

Hsbc travel rewards mastercard: an overview, hsbc travel rewards mastercard rewards, hsbc travel rewards eligibility, hsbc travel rewards interest rates and fees, hsbc travel rewards mastercard perks, compare hsbc travel rewards mastercard alternatives, our final thoughts.

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) will be purchasing HSBC Canada. As a result, HSBC products will be discontinued shortly. Please refer to the best credit cards in Canada for alternatives.

Are you looking for a credit card that rewards you for travelling? With generous discounts on travel bookings, valuable travel insurance, and a variety of rewards points, the HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard ® is an all-in-one travel card that can help you save on your next trip.

This HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard review discusses the features and benefits of this card. It outlines the rewards you can earn, explains how to redeem your points, and provides an overview of any additional perks or discounts associated with the card. Read on to learn more about this travel rewards credit card and if it’s right for you.

The HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard is an excellent choice for travel junkies who want to maximize travel rewards. This card offers points on every purchase, additional points for travel-related purchases, and no annual fee. To redeem points for the best value, cardholders can apply their points to travel related purchases. This includes purchases made from airlines, hotels, campgrounds cottages, cruise lines, and more.

The HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard offers points on almost all purchases made.

Eligible travel:  3 points per dollar spent with a cap amount of $6,000 per calendar year (after you reach the cap amount, you’ll earn 1 point per dollar)

Eligible gasoline and daily transit:  2 points per dollar spent

All other eligible purchases: 1 point per dollar spent

Redeeming rewards with the HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard is simple. Your earned points will appear on your account, and you can redeem them either online or over the phone.

For travel-related purchases, your online account will have a tab titled “Redeem Now.” From there you can select “Travel” to find travel purchases or to book directly using your HSBC credit card. For a statement credit, cardholders can find all travel-related transactions made in the last 60 days to apply points directly to their purchase. This is useful because cardholders are not restricted to specific companies for travel expenses. All purchases of goods and services from airlines, car rental agencies, hotels, cottages, campgrounds, and more will show up as a travel-related purchase that users can apply points to.

Cardholders can use their points in three different ways:

• Travel: HSBC points can be used for all things travel related. Book transportation, hotels, cruises, rail tickets, and more directly on the rewards site. You can also redeem points for a statement credit toward travel purchases made online or through travel agents and charged to the card.
• Financial:  Use your points to achieve your financial goals. Convert your points for a credit toward your HSBC Bank Canada residential mortgage, credit card balance, or add the points to your HSBC personal savings account in the form of cash.
• Gift cards and merchandise: With an extensive list of exclusive partners, HSBC points can be used for Apple products, other electronics, accessories, home and beauty essentials, and hundreds of other items. Don’t see an item you like? HSBC has more than 50 gift card options and 3 charities to put points toward.

To apply for the HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard, you must be of legal age and have a good  credit score of around 670 to 739. There is no minimum income requirement to qualify for the card or annual fee.

• Annual fee:  $0
• Foreign transaction fee: 2.5%
• Extra card fe e: $0
• Cash advance fee:  $5 (doesn’t apply to Quebec)

Interest rates

• Purchases: 20.99%
• Cash advances: 22.99%
• Cash advances (Quebec): 21.99%
• Balance transfers: 22.99%
• Balance transfers (Quebec): 21.99%
• Penalty APR: 25.99%

In addition to its rewards, this card offers a few extra benefits for travellers.

The HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard comes with baggage delay, trip interruption, and hotel/motel burglary travel insurance. For a low annual premium of $69, you can tack on emergency medical coverage, too.

Extended warranty coverage

Extended warranty coverage, and purchase assurance offers extra security when making purchases with your card.

• Annual Rewards $142

TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite* Card

• Welcome Offer Up to $800 value, including up to 100,000 Aeroplan points.
• Annual Fee $139
• Interest Rates Purchases: 20.99%, Cash Advances: 22.99%
• Recommended Credit Score 760 - 900

American Express Cobalt Credit Card

• Welcome Offer Up to 30,000 Membership Points
• Annual Rewards $1029
• Annual Fee $155.88

The HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard is a good choice for those looking for an easy way to earn rewards points on travel-related purchases. The capped rewards amount may be an issue for some. However, the card provides a lot of value that can outweigh this factor. All in all, it’s a great option if you’re looking for an easy way to maximize your rewards while travelling.

Victor is a freelance content/SEO writer based in Kenya. He has 10 years’ experience covering financial topics such as cryptocurrency, forex trading, insurance, mortgages, and investing.

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