Nov 29, 2013, 8:45 pm
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Best credit card conversion rate to Asiamiles (HK) - 2014 and prior
Mar 19, 2013, 2:56 am
#811
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For most local spend, AmEx CX elite (I don't mind the automatic transfer since I always redeem well before miles expire) or Citi PremierMiles for non-AmEx merchants.
Citi Rewards Visa at all grocery stores.
HSBC Premier MC (with dining as the 5x bonus category) for dining.
US-based Premier MC for overseas spending
Citi Rewards Visa at all grocery stores.
HSBC Premier MC (with dining as the 5x bonus category) for dining.
US-based Premier MC for overseas spending
Substitute the Amex CX Elite for a DBS Black because of better local earn on AE ($6 vs $8/mile) and deferred redemptions.
I understand US HSBC Premier has "no foreign transaction fee".
I wonder if that means they also absorb Mastercard's 1% fee
(in HK, the nearest equivalent is "no foreign currency translation fee" and is offered by Public Bank and Aeon but it is understood they pass on the 1% Visa/Mastercard fee:
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...ow.php?id=9089
http://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/fo...ow.php?id=9872)
But I don't suppose HSBC can get away with passing the fee without disclosure in the US, so HSBC US will win CX Elite and Citi Premiermiles who charge 2% and 1.95% over Amex and Visa rate respectively.
Consider carrying the DBS Black to China or any place where you get DCCed.
Mar 19, 2013, 2:58 am
#812
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Checking my SMS', they sent me:
"Call 2233 3777 / Go online by 31 Aug to apply HSBC Visa Platinum Card to receive Fujifilm Instant Camera. Terms apply. Enquiry/Unsubscribe 2748 8033
- August 11, 2012
"Last 2 weeks final call. Call 2233 3777/Go online to apply HSBC Visa Platinum Card and enjoy $400 RewardCash. Terms apply. Enquiry/Unsubscribe 2748 8033"
- August 29, 2012
Then again:
"Call 2233 3777 by 28 Mar to apply HSBC Credit Card to receive $400 RewardCash. Terms apply. Enquiry/Unsubscribe 2748 8033"
- February 27, 2013
They mailed me their application form a few times in past few months too.
When I log into my HSBC account, it's right on the very first page and almost every where....
This link may or may not work: https://www1.ebanking.hsbc.com.hk/1/..._D_PACMAS_21_X
But you can check out their details here:
https://www1.ebanking.hsbc.com.hk/1/.../prom040_e.gif
Mar 19, 2013, 3:39 am
#813
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I believe it might be targeted. But it's not that "secret"....seems to be quite common.
....This link may or may not work: https://www1.ebanking.hsbc.com.hk/1/3/special/prom040...
....This link may or may not work: https://www1.ebanking.hsbc.com.hk/1/3/special/prom040...
I logged in, clicked on the prom040 link and could see the same invite as your gif. When I clicked Proceed I was asked for my Security Device and Code. But after I keyed mine in I got "Credit Card Application Form (By Invitation)" header and blank page.
So yes it's invite-only.
Mar 19, 2013, 3:50 am
#814
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P.S. I was wondering should you sell your (HSBC) virginity for this promo...but then I think it's reasonable, and HSBC might very well let you play other welcome promos even tho you're not a virgin (applying for more HSBC cards)
Last two offers
May 12: https://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/PA_esf-ca-...m202_tnc_e.pdf
Jul 12: https://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/PA_esf-ca-...m214_tnc_e.pdf
You might as well lose your virginity to the targeted offer now and wait for further (public) sign up future sign-up offers as existing card user.
I have 7 HSBC cards (not counting subs) as a result...cos most T&C of sign-up offers also include clause saying you are not eligible if you have terminated cards on or after date X.
Bit slutty I admit. I think I'll do a mass slaughter on 31 Oct then...better mark diary.
P.S. just checked, can't transfer RC from cut cards...must redeem.
Last two offers
May 12: https://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/PA_esf-ca-...m202_tnc_e.pdf
Jul 12: https://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/PA_esf-ca-...m214_tnc_e.pdf
You might as well lose your virginity to the targeted offer now and wait for further (public) sign up future sign-up offers as existing card user.
I have 7 HSBC cards (not counting subs) as a result...cos most T&C of sign-up offers also include clause saying you are not eligible if you have terminated cards on or after date X.
Bit slutty I admit. I think I'll do a mass slaughter on 31 Oct then...better mark diary.
P.S. just checked, can't transfer RC from cut cards...must redeem.
Last edited by percysmith; Mar 19, 2013 at 9:24 pm
Mar 19, 2013, 4:32 am
#815
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Last two offers
May 12: https://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/PA_esf-ca-...m202_tnc_e.pdf
Jul 12: https://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/PA_esf-ca-...m214_tnc_e.pdf
May 12: https://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/PA_esf-ca-...m202_tnc_e.pdf
Jul 12: https://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/PA_esf-ca-...m214_tnc_e.pdf
May 2012:
- $500 RC / $300 RC, Spend: $4800 / $3500
July 2012:
- $400 RC / $300 RC, Spend: $4000 / $3500
Current:
- $400 RC / NA, Spend: $4500 / NA
Mar 19, 2013, 4:59 am
#816
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Premier / Advance Plat / Plat / UnionPay / green / Gold / Classic / USD
Mar 19, 2013, 5:19 am
#817
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Mar 19, 2013, 4:08 pm
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RE: HSBC PROMO 228
Have anyone been monitoring their activity?
Before and after I made a purchase....there's now 7 RC increase.
The activity has finally been posted today (I only made this one purchase in the past week), and it comes to CAD $42 spent in Canada oversea, $330 HKD.
-This was an purchase made in store, not online.
-I have registered for the promotion.
-I'm no where above the $300RC cap for this promotion.
This sounds more like the old $2.78/mile rate...?
Not the $0.9/mile rate as it's suppose to be with the current promotion...
Have anyone been monitoring their activity?
Before and after I made a purchase....there's now 7 RC increase.
The activity has finally been posted today (I only made this one purchase in the past week), and it comes to CAD $42 spent in Canada oversea, $330 HKD.
-This was an purchase made in store, not online.
-I have registered for the promotion.
-I'm no where above the $300RC cap for this promotion.
This sounds more like the old $2.78/mile rate...?
Not the $0.9/mile rate as it's suppose to be with the current promotion...
Mar 19, 2013, 5:14 pm
#819
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Re CanucksHKG - prom228 extra RC to be credited on or before 31 July 2013 (clause 23) - not instant crediting.
Mar 19, 2013, 5:25 pm
#820
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You mentioned in a couple pages ago (or maybe different thread) you had to sent in a request to HSBC for missing points.
How often....and any other FTer's....actually consolidate their reward points from their credit card programs?
Mar 20, 2013, 7:37 pm
#821
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Location: US, CA, HK
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Now i just feel stupid having just applied for a HSBC card without any promo. Somehow I dind't get any targetted $400 RC promo.
Mar 20, 2013, 8:14 pm
#822
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Consolidation - through my MPO account. I don't credit til I am either running short of miles, or the RC are about to expire.
Mar 21, 2013, 10:31 am
#824
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Does anyone know if the green HSBC card earns RC for Asiamiles?