Originally Posted by Kilian Zoll
(Post 30697434)
That may technically be the case, but I was flat out refused by HSBC when trying to open an account shortly after arriving in HK some 27 months ago, despite having my passport, the little white slip that acts as a temporary HKID, company letter etc.
My HR department informed me that Citibank (as far as they knew) is the only bank that will open accounts for expats who only have the temporary HKID slip. Sure enough Citibank helped me out, and opened a Citigold account despite me not meeting any sort of deposit requirement. Citi and SC have been very easy though. Did you get a promotional Citigold for the first year? Or they actually keep in active without a needed balance? I wish I had that too ^_^ Citi HK never offered me even a Priority (despite I was having Priority account in Taiwan back then), but they were generous with credit card approvals. SC opened Priority Banking account for me for the first year, matching my status in Taiwan. Downgraded to regular one after one year though. |
Hello, is there a list anywhere of Dept Stores covered under:
II. Supermarket, dept store, Telecommunications bills on autopay Thanks |
Home category: https://www.redhotoffers.hsbc.com.hk...ice/popup-home
Lifestyle category: https://www.redhotoffers.hsbc.com.hk...opup-lifestyle Entertainment category: https://www.redhotoffers.hsbc.com.hk...-entertainment I'm not aware that any of the HSBC Rewards of your choice categories cover Telecoms bills on autopay or otherwise though. I think that may need updating. On the other hand, I've just noticed (reviving an earlier discussion) that for 2019 uSelect is explicitly in the Home/Supermarket category, which is good news. |
Conversely, I understand that HKMA lifted the proof of address requirement but are any banks following this? I forgot to bring mine to BEA a few months ago when opening to avoid World Flyer fee, and their solution was to send me a letter to my address (which I forgot to bring proof for) and for me to bring the letter back to them and sign it, together with the postmarked envelope. Am wondering for those who might hold HKPR but don't live permanently in HK who might want to open accounts.
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Originally Posted by Isochronous
(Post 30702400)
Conversely, I understand that HKMA lifted the proof of address requirement but are any banks following this? I forgot to bring mine to BEA a few months ago when opening to avoid World Flyer fee, and their solution was to send me a letter to my address (which I forgot to bring proof for) and for me to bring the letter back to them and sign it, together with the postmarked envelope. Am wondering for those who might hold HKPR but don't live permanently in HK who might want to open accounts.
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Originally Posted by barracuda93
(Post 30699232)
Did you get a promotional Citigold for the first year? Or they actually keep in active without a needed balance?
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Does anyone know what Mileslife transactions code as on the credit card statement? Is it dining, or online?
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Originally Posted by Kilian Zoll
(Post 30708917)
Does anyone know what Mileslife transactions code as on the credit card statement? Is it dining, or online?
Online 7278 Buying/Shopping Services, Clubs |
Originally Posted by percysmith
(Post 30709005)
7278 Buying/Shopping Services, Clubs
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Originally Posted by Kilian Zoll
(Post 30709101)
Thank you Percy. Does this category fall into any of the spend buckets across any cards for bonus points purposes?
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Originally Posted by christep
(Post 30702365)
Home category: https://www.redhotoffers.hsbc.com.hk...ice/popup-home
Lifestyle category: https://www.redhotoffers.hsbc.com.hk...opup-lifestyle Entertainment category: https://www.redhotoffers.hsbc.com.hk...-entertainment I'm not aware that any of the HSBC Rewards of your choice categories cover Telecoms bills on autopay or otherwise though. I think that may need updating. On the other hand, I've just noticed (reviving an earlier discussion) that for 2019 uSelect is explicitly in the Home/Supermarket category, which is good news. |
Originally Posted by beach86
(Post 30709365)
Thanks Chris, I just got Citi Rewards so I guess its the same list as HSBC refer too?
Department Stores: AEON APITA Chinese Arts & Crafts Chinese Goods Centre Chung To Chinese Product Citistore FACES Harvey Nichols JUSCO Lane Crawford LCX Living PLAZA by AEON Marks & Spencer Metropole International PIAGO Sincere SOGO SU-PA-DE-PA UNY Wing On YATA Yue Hwa |
I've obviously missed something completely here. Apologies for the dumb question, but Citi has categorised rewards? I have a PremierMiles card and I've only ever known 1/$8 local, 1/$4 overseas. (Occasional promos excepted)
What have I missed? |
Only for Citibank Rewards - 1 mile per $3
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Originally Posted by christep
(Post 30709661)
I've obviously missed something completely here. Apologies for the dumb question, but Citi has categorised rewards? I have a PremierMiles card and I've only ever known 1/$8 local, 1/$4 overseas. (Occasional promos excepted)
What have I missed? |
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