Feb 14, 2020, 2:22 pm
Last edit by: TravelinSperry
HSBC (USA) Premier has eleven airline transfer partners, and two hotel chain partners. Cards issued in other countries may have different partners and transfer ratios
ONE WORLD
British Airways (Avios) 1:25:1
Iberia (Avios) 1:25:1
Qantas 1:1
Qatar Airways (Avios) 1.25:1
SKYTEAM
Flying Blue 1.25:1
STAR
Avianca 1.25:1
Eva Air 1.25:1
TAP Portugal 1:1
Turkish 1.25:1
INDEPENDENT
Aer Lingus (Avios) 1:25:1
Emirates 1:1
HOTELS
Accor 2:1
Wyndham 1.25:1
ONE WORLD
British Airways (Avios) 1:25:1
Iberia (Avios) 1:25:1
Qantas 1:1
Qatar Airways (Avios) 1.25:1
SKYTEAM
Flying Blue 1.25:1
STAR
Avianca 1.25:1
Eva Air 1.25:1
TAP Portugal 1:1
Turkish 1.25:1
INDEPENDENT
Aer Lingus (Avios) 1:25:1
Emirates 1:1
HOTELS
Accor 2:1
Wyndham 1.25:1
HSBC Premier World MasterCard
May 19, 2011, 1:31 pm
#46
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ottawa (YOW)
Posts: 405
what would they do though if the trip got delayed anyways?
May 19, 2011, 1:37 pm
#47
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ottawa (YOW)
Posts: 405
Yup, my primary credit card is the CDN one.
May 22, 2011, 7:36 pm
#49
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,295
Here's the catalog: http://premiercardbenefits.com/1/PA_...66MKT_0005.pdf
Choose what you think is the best use of your points.
Choose what you think is the best use of your points.
May 23, 2011, 8:49 pm
#53
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,455
I think you're asking a two part question...
For the points you already have, it doesn't matter. It is what it is.
For the future: How many points do you earn per dollar?
EDIT: Looks like 1 point per dollar, according to the link above. That would make an airline redemption about 1.67% rebate on your spending. Not great.
There are links to some 2% cash back cards in the forums here, as well as cards with categories of spend as high as 5% cash back, plus plenty of cards that offer up to 3 airline miles per dollar - which can easily equate to 6% back.
For the points you already have, it doesn't matter. It is what it is.
For the future: How many points do you earn per dollar?
EDIT: Looks like 1 point per dollar, according to the link above. That would make an airline redemption about 1.67% rebate on your spending. Not great.
There are links to some 2% cash back cards in the forums here, as well as cards with categories of spend as high as 5% cash back, plus plenty of cards that offer up to 3 airline miles per dollar - which can easily equate to 6% back.
Last edited by MDtR-Chicago; May 23, 2011 at 8:55 pm
May 23, 2011, 9:00 pm
#54
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London and Hong Kong
Programs: Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 118
I think you're asking a two part question...
For the points you already have, it doesn't matter. It is what it is.
For the future: How many points do you earn per dollar?
EDIT: Looks like 1 point per dollar, according to the link above. That would make an airline redemption about 1.67% rebate on your spending. Not great.
There are links to some 2% cash back cards in the forums here, as well as cards with categories of spend as high as 5% cash back, plus plenty of cards that offer up to 3 airline miles per dollar - which can easily equate to 6% back.
For the points you already have, it doesn't matter. It is what it is.
For the future: How many points do you earn per dollar?
EDIT: Looks like 1 point per dollar, according to the link above. That would make an airline redemption about 1.67% rebate on your spending. Not great.
There are links to some 2% cash back cards in the forums here, as well as cards with categories of spend as high as 5% cash back, plus plenty of cards that offer up to 3 airline miles per dollar - which can easily equate to 6% back.
Thanks mate.
Thats what i thought, told the wife to just get some vouchers to spend).
May 23, 2011, 9:33 pm
#55
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: UA Gold, Fairmont Platinum, Starwood Gold, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 280
I think you're asking a two part question...
For the points you already have, it doesn't matter. It is what it is.
For the future: How many points do you earn per dollar?
EDIT: Looks like 1 point per dollar, according to the link above. That would make an airline redemption about 1.67% rebate on your spending. Not great.
There are links to some 2% cash back cards in the forums here, as well as cards with categories of spend as high as 5% cash back, plus plenty of cards that offer up to 3 airline miles per dollar - which can easily equate to 6% back.
For the points you already have, it doesn't matter. It is what it is.
For the future: How many points do you earn per dollar?
EDIT: Looks like 1 point per dollar, according to the link above. That would make an airline redemption about 1.67% rebate on your spending. Not great.
There are links to some 2% cash back cards in the forums here, as well as cards with categories of spend as high as 5% cash back, plus plenty of cards that offer up to 3 airline miles per dollar - which can easily equate to 6% back.
So if you book a transpac flight for $1200 or 72,000 points, then you could get back 15,000 miles in your FF program. Valuing those miles at 1.5 cents each, that's $225. So the 72k points reward now becomes worth $1425, or a 2% rebate.
So for daily spending, it's actually pretty decent, since most airline cards earn 1 mile/$1, which is a 1.5% rebate.
Jun 2, 2011, 7:09 am
#56
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: UK
Programs: Virgin Flying Club Red, Emirates Skywards Blue, BA Executive Club Blue, Amex BA
Posts: 2,380
There are lower asset min. requirements in some 'emergining' countries where they seem keen to expand customer bases, like India, Egypt and Turkey. The min. requirements are around USD$50000 (they list in local currency).
The highest I've seen is SAAB Saudi Arabia (HSBC in KSA), almost US$300000 (SAR 1m)
The highest I've seen is SAAB Saudi Arabia (HSBC in KSA), almost US$300000 (SAR 1m)
Jun 2, 2011, 10:02 pm
#57
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,849
In my case, my primary account is in Canada so the minimum relationship balance is CAD 100 000.00. I subsequently opened an account in the USA, but only keep about $50 in that account on a regular basis. For a number of reasons I've avoided opening a Premier account in Hong Kong, but if I do there will be no minimum balance on that account either.
Jun 11, 2011, 3:45 pm
#58
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: DXB, MAN
Programs: TK, ITA(!)
Posts: 34
thanks for the update
4. A bonus of 2500 points will be credited to your account after spending $12 000 in a year. Another bonus of 5000 points will be credited at $24 000.
5. Points can be transferred to airline frequent flyer programmes. To start they will be partnering with Cathay Pacific, British Airways and Singapore Airlines.
Any other comments on these proposed changes?
5. Points can be transferred to airline frequent flyer programmes. To start they will be partnering with Cathay Pacific, British Airways and Singapore Airlines.
Any other comments on these proposed changes?
Jun 13, 2011, 12:15 pm
#59
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: New York City, United States.
Posts: 2,625
And why is this a good card to use?
It sounds most uncompetitive for usa based customers.
Now it's worse than 1% travel rebate!!
And only three airlines available to transfer.
why this over almost any other rewards card on market?
I am perplexed.
It sounds most uncompetitive for usa based customers.
Now it's worse than 1% travel rebate!!
And only three airlines available to transfer.
why this over almost any other rewards card on market?
I am perplexed.