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
Dec 1, 2018, 7:25 am
#511
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,015
Jan 3, 2019, 10:04 pm
#512
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
I just received my HSBC World Elite Mastercard (Canada). It comes with some benefits that are new to me. What is the experience with the Boingo subscription, for example. Is it worth signing up for? I recall when it was the only way to get wifi at ORD, but I think that is now opened up.
Also, what kind of set up, if any, is required to use the Mastercard loungekey program?
Also, what kind of set up, if any, is required to use the Mastercard loungekey program?
Jan 4, 2019, 7:03 am
#513
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
American Express (USA) has offered Boingo subscriptions for some years. Discussion is here:
Amex Plat [USA] new benefits [6.1.2014]- TSA preCheck and Boingo WiFi
My takeaway is that the service is useful, but works best WITHOUT the Boingo app. However, software and services evolve, and you may wish to try the app, just be aware that it isn't mandatory.
There is some discussion of LoungeKey in the new Airport Lounges forum:
LoungeKey - is this something new?
Amex Plat [USA] new benefits [6.1.2014]- TSA preCheck and Boingo WiFi
My takeaway is that the service is useful, but works best WITHOUT the Boingo app. However, software and services evolve, and you may wish to try the app, just be aware that it isn't mandatory.
There is some discussion of LoungeKey in the new Airport Lounges forum:
LoungeKey - is this something new?
Jan 4, 2019, 9:14 am
#514
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 32
Did HSBC USA remove the ability to transfer premier mastercard points to Asia Miles? Or am I just not finding it?
Edit: Sorry just saw discussion earlier in the thread. Wow that's annoying. I had also been holding onto them waiting for next Asia Miles bonus transfer.
Edit: Sorry just saw discussion earlier in the thread. Wow that's annoying. I had also been holding onto them waiting for next Asia Miles bonus transfer.
Jan 21, 2019, 1:32 pm
#515
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: CX MPO SL
Posts: 63
I have the USA version of the HSBC premier world mastercard. Just realized that since Jan 2019, Uber credits are now limited to 20% of the ride's value. For example, if you take a $5 ride, the card will now only give a $1 ride benefit credit (I have not maxed out my $50 annual benefit allowance).
I was shocked to find this; haven't seen any communication from HSBC announcing this change, and couldn't find any info about this benefit reduction after extensive googling. Does anyone have a similar experience, or is it just me? If this was indeed sneaked in without any announcement/communication, I'd say it's pretty underhanded.... HSBC doesn't even mention it on the official product page of this card.
I was shocked to find this; haven't seen any communication from HSBC announcing this change, and couldn't find any info about this benefit reduction after extensive googling. Does anyone have a similar experience, or is it just me? If this was indeed sneaked in without any announcement/communication, I'd say it's pretty underhanded.... HSBC doesn't even mention it on the official product page of this card.
Jan 21, 2019, 1:39 pm
#516
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 447
I have the USA version of the HSBC premier world mastercard. Just realized that since Jan 2019, Uber credits are now limited to 20% of the ride's value. For example, if you take a $5 ride, the card will now only give a $1 ride benefit credit (I have not maxed out my $50 annual benefit allowance).
I was shocked to find this; haven't seen any communication from HSBC announcing this change, and couldn't find any info about this benefit reduction after extensive googling. Does anyone have a similar experience, or is it just me? If this was indeed sneaked in without any announcement/communication, I'd say it's pretty underhanded.... HSBC doesn't even mention it on the official product page of this card.
I was shocked to find this; haven't seen any communication from HSBC announcing this change, and couldn't find any info about this benefit reduction after extensive googling. Does anyone have a similar experience, or is it just me? If this was indeed sneaked in without any announcement/communication, I'd say it's pretty underhanded.... HSBC doesn't even mention it on the official product page of this card.
Jan 22, 2019, 10:38 am
#517
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: CX MPO SL
Posts: 63
well no, the bigger problem is they unilaterally changed the card's terms and conditions without notifying customers. People make decisions to use the card (or not) based on what the reward rules are. For example, if I had known about this, I would have paid for my uber rides with a different card. This is basically bait-and-switch, and is completely unacceptable, at least in the US market.
Jan 22, 2019, 10:50 am
#518
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,952
It is documented here:
https://www.us.hsbc.com/content/dam/...s_brochure.pdf
...but I do not know how to find the 2018 booklet to compare.
https://www.us.hsbc.com/content/dam/...s_brochure.pdf
...but I do not know how to find the 2018 booklet to compare.
Jan 26, 2019, 5:12 pm
#519
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA 1K & 2MM, Bonvoy Titanium & LTP, HH Gold, Accor Silver, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 2,350
Does buying Uber Cash work for the HSBC credit? Uber gives you $100 for $95, and if HSBC will knock another $20 off that 2 and a bit times, that's a pretty sweet deal rather than 20% per ride.
Feb 5, 2019, 7:32 am
#520
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,015
I have the USA version of the HSBC premier world mastercard. Just realized that since Jan 2019, Uber credits are now limited to 20% of the ride's value. For example, if you take a $5 ride, the card will now only give a $1 ride benefit credit (I have not maxed out my $50 annual benefit allowance).
I was shocked to find this; haven't seen any communication from HSBC announcing this change, and couldn't find any info about this benefit reduction after extensive googling. Does anyone have a similar experience, or is it just me? If this was indeed sneaked in without any announcement/communication, I'd say it's pretty underhanded.... HSBC doesn't even mention it on the official product page of this card.
I was shocked to find this; haven't seen any communication from HSBC announcing this change, and couldn't find any info about this benefit reduction after extensive googling. Does anyone have a similar experience, or is it just me? If this was indeed sneaked in without any announcement/communication, I'd say it's pretty underhanded.... HSBC doesn't even mention it on the official product page of this card.
Feb 15, 2019, 4:57 pm
#521
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
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HSBC (USA) 25% transfer bonus to AeroMexico to 3.15.2019
Get a 25% bonus when you transfer your HSBC Rewards Program Points to Club Premier Points now through March 15, 2019.
Transfer your HSBC Rewards Program Points to Club Premier and get that much closer to your next getaway. With Club Premier, you can travel to Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe and Asia. Use your Club Premier points to book flights with Aeromexico and other SkyTeam™ airlines. You can also book hotel stays, car rentals and thousands of unique experiences.
Transfer your HSBC Rewards Program Points to Club Premier and get that much closer to your next getaway. With Club Premier, you can travel to Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe and Asia. Use your Club Premier points to book flights with Aeromexico and other SkyTeam™ airlines. You can also book hotel stays, car rentals and thousands of unique experiences.
Apr 10, 2019, 11:05 am
#522
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,015
Agreed. Last year it was $50... paid even up to a full ride. This year, I'm getting 20% off. Only saved $8 of my $50 so far. I guess it's all the same if one rides Uber enough (i.e., if you get to the $50 it really doesn't matter). Only matters to those very infrequent riders who won't save $50 annually. Still, would've been nice to receive correspondence about the change.
Apr 10, 2019, 11:20 am
#523
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Location: Miami, Mpls & London
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Apr 11, 2019, 8:24 am
#524
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,015