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
Jul 15, 2017, 3:33 pm
#406
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One can already get ~10% off at Expedia using cashback - but if this 10% off is in combination with that it would prove powerful.
However, I'm guessing it will require bookings via a unique link like the 5% off HSBC cardholders worldwide get from HSBC at Agoda: https://www.homeandaway.hsbc.com/1/2...r/tl/agoda/all
The extra 5% off for Canadian cardholders over the standard 5% is decent because the standard is below the usual ~6% cashback.
However, I'm guessing it will require bookings via a unique link like the 5% off HSBC cardholders worldwide get from HSBC at Agoda: https://www.homeandaway.hsbc.com/1/2...r/tl/agoda/all
The extra 5% off for Canadian cardholders over the standard 5% is decent because the standard is below the usual ~6% cashback.
Jul 15, 2017, 4:29 pm
#407
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Although the American version of the credit card does have contactless, ironically, even when contactless acceptance here is much lower compared to the UK.
Jul 15, 2017, 4:38 pm
#408
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Probably not ironic. HSBC has a much larger presence elsewhere and it's likely less money/hassle to just use the same card stock (albeit with a different design) than to come up with a US-specific version that explicitly disables contactless payment.
Jul 15, 2017, 4:40 pm
#409
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Update: Upon searching the HSBC U.S. website, it seems that their offered credit cards have no contactless support. Only their debit cards have contactless. I am wondering if my version of the credit card just happens to be one of the rare few that supports it (as a pilot/trial program?).
Jul 15, 2017, 4:43 pm
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Update: Upon searching the HSBC U.S. website, it seems that their offered credit cards have no contactless support. Only their debit cards have contactless. I am wondering if my version of the credit card just happens to be one of the rare few that supports it (as a pilot/trial program?).
Contactless Payment Feature
which allows you to simply tap your card on a special payment reader at checkout to complete many smaller purchases
which allows you to simply tap your card on a special payment reader at checkout to complete many smaller purchases
Jul 15, 2017, 4:44 pm
#411
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Suggest you scroll back to about post 385 and read forward. The website artwork no longer displays a contactless symbol on the front, but the cards they actually ship still have it. Don't think we yet have a report from anyone who has received a new style card to know if this is an error or a change.
Jul 16, 2017, 12:05 am
#412
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Bummer. I hate when sites do this. They attempt to provide a benefit - but then hide it by making us use a special link - which of course is generally more expensive than not using it. A sham.
Jul 16, 2017, 7:57 pm
#413
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In my case, the rate was 6.4% cheaper, not quite the 10% discount boasted.
The Boingo Wi-fi is a good benefit.
Jul 17, 2017, 4:39 pm
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...and it is. I received a replacement card today, in the new style. No Contactless logo on front, but it in on the reverse adjacent to the signature strip.
Jul 17, 2017, 4:41 pm
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Is there any particular reason why issuers in the US tend to have it on the back? Are they really concerned that people might not sign up for the card if it's made obvious, or is it really more of a style thing?
Jul 18, 2017, 12:15 am
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Jul 18, 2017, 4:54 am
#417
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A quick UK HSBC prem question - has anyone received the £20 Uber credit when spending £500+ on flight? I can't quite see how the process works.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Jul 18, 2017, 7:06 am
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Sad that. Traveling in Europe you oftentimes hand your card to a waiter who places it in the machine (or taps it if they see the contactless logo). If they don't see it - they do the insert thing. Less likely to see it now. Way to go HSBC millennial who designed this
Not really understanding this new "fad" of putting the contactless logo on the back of the cards... Especially AMEX who puts theirs on the bottom corner of some of them.
I think the new trend looks stupid.
Jul 18, 2017, 7:57 am
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Jul 18, 2017, 8:16 am
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That has been my argument before and people have disagreed with it.
Not really understanding this new "fad" of putting the contactless logo on the back of the cards... Especially AMEX who puts theirs on the bottom corner of some of them.
I think the new trend looks stupid.
Not really understanding this new "fad" of putting the contactless logo on the back of the cards... Especially AMEX who puts theirs on the bottom corner of some of them.
I think the new trend looks stupid.