Nov 29, 2013, 8:45 pm
Last edit by: sxc
This 2014 and prior thread is now closed. Please continue discussion here: Best Credit card conversion rate to Asiamiles (HK) - 2015
Best credit card conversion rate to Asiamiles (HK) - 2014 and prior
Dec 29, 2013, 1:23 pm
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Last edited by percysmith; Dec 29, 2013 at 1:42 pm
Dec 29, 2013, 1:42 pm
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Looking at the stories game...
https://www.redhotwinter.hsbc.com.hk/english/stories/
First draw got 10RC (1RC = 15AM to it is not OT for FT this time!)
Limit one a day per cardholder
Clause 35 - only first draw of each day counts regardless of number of cards
And just in case you get around that
Clause 37 - you can only get 500RC from online bonus this time (no more five-figure cash rebates)
I'll just forget about the other stuff and play mannings alone
Treat this as a mannings offer - 30+10rc for $500
Since I'm non premier my cap is 1,200+400+500=2,100rc. Play it using 40 spendings - probably 5x500 per week for 8 weeks
Ignore all non-mannings passcodes. Apply mannings passcodes to the 40 purchase where possible
https://www.redhotwinter.hsbc.com.hk/english/stories/
First draw got 10RC (1RC = 15AM to it is not OT for FT this time!)
Limit one a day per cardholder
Clause 35 - only first draw of each day counts regardless of number of cards
And just in case you get around that
Clause 37 - you can only get 500RC from online bonus this time (no more five-figure cash rebates)
I'll just forget about the other stuff and play mannings alone
Treat this as a mannings offer - 30+10rc for $500
Since I'm non premier my cap is 1,200+400+500=2,100rc. Play it using 40 spendings - probably 5x500 per week for 8 weeks
Ignore all non-mannings passcodes. Apply mannings passcodes to the 40 purchase where possible
Finished - HSBC claims all passcodes have been given out
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...?id=11478&p=59
They state they have 100,000 prizes so probably they've all been given out.
Dec 29, 2013, 7:06 pm
#1503
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Is it worth paying the 1400 annual fee for Fubon just for the miles? Any ideas how I can have it waived?
Dec 29, 2013, 7:32 pm
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The other fee is the $250/year redemption fee http://www.fubonbank.com.hk/web/doc/cc_cbp01_e.pdf - this is a once a year unavoidable fee.
Dec 30, 2013, 11:46 pm
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CCB eye card 5x extended to 31 Dec 2014
kaka: The missus also made me add this:
V. Other retail spending
ii. (to 31 Dec 13) (if online) CCB eye card - 1 mile per $3 spent ($50 fee per 5,000 miles redeemed, min $100)
VIIA. Visa Paywave
ii. (to 31 Dec 13) (if online) CCB eye card - 1 mile per $3 spent ($50 fee per 5,000 miles redeemed, min $100)
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...ow.php?id=8779
http://www.asia.ccb.com/hongkong/per...edit_card.html
V. Other retail spending
ii. (to 31 Dec 13) (if online) CCB eye card - 1 mile per $3 spent ($50 fee per 5,000 miles redeemed, min $100)
VIIA. Visa Paywave
ii. (to 31 Dec 13) (if online) CCB eye card - 1 mile per $3 spent ($50 fee per 5,000 miles redeemed, min $100)
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...ow.php?id=8779
http://www.asia.ccb.com/hongkong/per...edit_card.html
Dec 31, 2013, 5:49 am
#1506
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What 1,400 fee? It's 1,700 for the Platinum http://www.fubonbank.com.hk/web/doc/sh_feecc_e.pdf (same for Elite http://www.fubonbank.com.hk/Elite/do...form_app_e.pdf) but that should be easily waived.
The other fee is the $250/year redemption fee http://www.fubonbank.com.hk/web/doc/cc_cbp01_e.pdf - this is a once a year unavoidable fee.
The other fee is the $250/year redemption fee http://www.fubonbank.com.hk/web/doc/cc_cbp01_e.pdf - this is a once a year unavoidable fee.
Dec 31, 2013, 10:49 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 120
Happy 2014!
Hello PercySmith, I would like to know if the HSBC winter promo for the oversea transaction ($500 for RC$40) count accumulativly? (Example: pay $2500 get RC$40x5= RC$200)? Thanks.
Hello PercySmith, I would like to know if the HSBC winter promo for the oversea transaction ($500 for RC$40) count accumulativly? (Example: pay $2500 get RC$40x5= RC$200)? Thanks.
Jan 1, 2014, 12:59 am
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Happy new year host2087. Culmulative
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Jan 1, 2014, 1:13 am
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Just received email from Amex regarding changes to their Gourmet Club for Platinum members (no change for Centurion).
From 1.1.2014, the current 50%/33%/25% offer will only be valid on Monday to Thursday. On Friday Saturday and Sunday, it will be a flat 25% off for 2-12 diners.
I'm sure this will affect many card members eating out in pairs ...
From 1.1.2014, the current 50%/33%/25% offer will only be valid on Monday to Thursday. On Friday Saturday and Sunday, it will be a flat 25% off for 2-12 diners.
I'm sure this will affect many card members eating out in pairs ...
Note Amex has partial refund for unused portion of membership fee due to change of t&c (either of the above)
Jan 1, 2014, 7:37 am
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Lawry's the prime rib also excluded from gourmet club w.e.f. 1 January 2014 http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...w.php?id=11622
Note Amex has partial refund for unused portion of membership fee due to change of t&c (either of the above)
Note Amex has partial refund for unused portion of membership fee due to change of t&c (either of the above)
Jan 1, 2014, 8:44 am
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By time I guess, I'm not sure exactly whether they'll do it by days or by months:
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...p?id=11417&p=3 #26
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...p?id=11417&p=3 #26
Jan 1, 2014, 3:53 pm
#1512
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
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shall we (well, the OP i guess) start a thread titled 2014 credit card offers? I just worry 34 pages and 1650 posts will put off Newbies from searching it...
BTW HSBC tax payment promotion was a targeted promotion. I asked why I wasn't invited and blew up at the customer service. i demanded to be included and 4 weeks later they confirmed they enrolled me...
not an issue cuz I got my CUP card and paid my tax, free ticket to bangkok. wish I knew this trick many years ago.
BTW HSBC tax payment promotion was a targeted promotion. I asked why I wasn't invited and blew up at the customer service. i demanded to be included and 4 weeks later they confirmed they enrolled me...
not an issue cuz I got my CUP card and paid my tax, free ticket to bangkok. wish I knew this trick many years ago.
Jan 1, 2014, 4:37 pm
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Newbies should stick to Beginner's Recommendation in the first section of this thread's wikipost (I've updated the list for 2014). When they get settled in with those 5 cards they can search the rest of the thread.
That's quite some tax bill.
Jan 2, 2014, 12:50 am
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HSBC 6X - Not sure. YMMV
I'm dining, but others may not agree.
I only have the following observations:
1. Don't split between categories - choose one catagory only.
2. Find a category not well covered by another card - e.g. for me no Visa/MC card really covers dining on a continuous basis so it's a no-brainer.
3. Remember your spouse/other family members can have different 6X, even though they are your sub. So for instance I issued my mother with a sub USD Visa, registered her for non-mainland overseas, and run all internet transactions through her.
4. As a kicker for (3) you can access all your sub card's RC for miles (AM/KF/Avios).
Jan 2, 2014, 1:04 am
#1515
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Earning miles on tax via CCB Dual Currency and HSBC @ 16.67/mile
Will HSBC Premier Mastercard work for this strategy as well? (The thread only mentions HSBC Platinum)
And which CCB card is it best to apply for? The basic Unionpay Dual Currency Credit Card? Or the one with Octopus as well?
Also what's your advice about whether or not to fill in the box that asks for my Asiamiles number on the application form (does leaving this blank make it easier to transfer to other people's Asiamiles accounts?) and on whether to opt for first year free enrollment of Instant Travel Club (I seem to remember reading something about how you can avoid the Year 2 fee if you delay this by two months?)
