Nov 29, 2013, 8:45 pm
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Best credit card conversion rate to Asiamiles (HK) - 2014 and prior
Dec 11, 2012, 12:42 am
#586
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Dec 11, 2012, 12:58 am
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I wonder for those that have the Ultima Card...if they really have to pay HK $23,800 each year...or do those end up being waived too
Dec 11, 2012, 1:24 am
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I am guessing you get a waiver if you are Citigold http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...ow.php?id=2895
It's not an official privilege, but I'm guessing the waiver exists or else no-one will have that card. 23.8 is even more than Centurion (the annual fee only, not including the induction fee also due in 1st year).
But what are the benefits?
http://www.forbes.com/2007/07/03/ban..._slide_5.html#
Citibank Ultima
Citi has been issuing this card in the Middle East and emerging economies in Asia, including India. For about $1,200 (converted from the 50,000 Indian rupees annual fee) the card offers exclusive access to private islands and an array of elite concierge and travel assistance services.
Citi has been issuing this card in the Middle East and emerging economies in Asia, including India. For about $1,200 (converted from the 50,000 Indian rupees annual fee) the card offers exclusive access to private islands and an array of elite concierge and travel assistance services.
Citigroup and Bank of America offer high-end cards through their private banking and private client businesses, offering perks for international travel, full-time concierge service, and rewards for purchases. Citi’s Ultima card, which is only offered in Asia, advertises perks like exclusive one-day use of a 80-foot luxury Ferretti yacht; 48-hour use of a Maserati 4200 Spyder; and access to a chauffer-driven Bentley limousine throughout the day. The Citibank Chairman’s Card currently offers reduced fees and flight time credits for Marquis Jet/Luxury Private Jet Services and complimentary breakfast for two and room upgrades at Ritz Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Fairmont Hotels and others
Last edited by percysmith; Dec 11, 2012 at 1:33 am
Dec 11, 2012, 7:03 am
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With all the taxes discussion here, does anyone know if you can pay taxes with foreign credit card (such as Chase Sapphire from US) and earn points while doing so? Thanks.
Dec 11, 2012, 7:22 am
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correctioncx - yes but not directly. You have to have a CCB Unionpay card to pay the IRD. Then you use your HSBC card to settle the CCB Unionpay. You earn no points on the CCB payment to the IRD, but 1 RewardCash per $250 paid by HSBC to CCB (and given 1 RewardCash can be converted to 15 Asia Miles/Krisflyer Miles/Avios, that's $16.67/mile.
Before you start, can you check whether you have CCB Unionpay as a HSBC Internet Banking bill payment payee:
Before you start, can you check whether you have CCB Unionpay as a HSBC Internet Banking bill payment payee:
Well I'll apply for the CCB card tomorrow and try to use my HSBC Premier Mastercard to pay for that via the web when my taxes come in. Is that right way?
Dec 11, 2012, 8:09 am
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Dec 11, 2012, 8:17 am
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Dec 11, 2012, 8:18 am
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Dec 11, 2012, 10:11 am
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Just to clarify, you use the HSBC Mastercard to pay for the CCB unionpay card bill? I thought they will not allow you to do this and what u meant was using the HSBC Premier account to pay for the CCB bill to get the points?
Dec 11, 2012, 1:25 pm
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FYI, all platinum grade cards can get points from bill payment.
Dec 11, 2012, 3:09 pm
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Sorry? But this is not what percysmith said. He said you need to use the CCB Unionpay card to pay your tax billl (which earns 0 Points) and then use your HSBC account to PAY for the CCB unionpay card. Then your HSBC account will earn the points. But I am not 100% sure whether we are talking about the HSBC DEBIT card (ie. direct payment from account) or the HSBC Premier Mastercard?
Dec 11, 2012, 4:51 pm
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correctioncx, HSBC Premier Mastercard. Not debit card.
Let me try and do a screen capture of my own rather than depend on others:
I don't have a Premier Mastercard (Visa Platinum pictured), but you can use a Premier Mastercard in lieu of Visa Platinum.
And it will post like this:
This only works for Banking Services payees like CCB Unionpay. There's also Amex, but I have to use my Current Account (i.e. debit) to settle it.
Let me try and do a screen capture of my own rather than depend on others:
I don't have a Premier Mastercard (Visa Platinum pictured), but you can use a Premier Mastercard in lieu of Visa Platinum.
And it will post like this:
This only works for Banking Services payees like CCB Unionpay. There's also Amex, but I have to use my Current Account (i.e. debit) to settle it.
Last edited by percysmith; Dec 11, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Dec 11, 2012, 6:13 pm
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correctioncx, HSBC Premier Mastercard. Not debit card.
Let me try and do a screen capture of my own rather than depend on others:
I don't have a Premier Mastercard (Visa Platinum pictured), but you can use a Premier Mastercard in lieu of Visa Platinum.
And it will post like this:
This only works for Banking Services payees like CCB Unionpay. There's also Amex, but I have to use my Current Account (i.e. debit) to settle it.
Let me try and do a screen capture of my own rather than depend on others:
I don't have a Premier Mastercard (Visa Platinum pictured), but you can use a Premier Mastercard in lieu of Visa Platinum.
And it will post like this:
This only works for Banking Services payees like CCB Unionpay. There's also Amex, but I have to use my Current Account (i.e. debit) to settle it.