Why choose HSBC

Benefits

  • Global brand
  • Frequent flyer program
  • Complementary travel insurance

Drawbacks

  • Fees may be moderate to high
  • Purchase rates may be moderate to high

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HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card
Apple & Google Pay
Balance transfer

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Fast track your way to Star Alliance Gold Status when you apply for the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card and spend $4,000 or more on eligible purchases in the first 90 days from account opening. Includes $0 annual fee in the first year ($450 p.a. thereafter) and earn uncapped Star Alliance points. *Fees, charges, eligibility criteria and T&C's apply.
Australian Credit Licence 232595
Purchase Rate
Interest Free Days
Annual Fee
Late Payment Fee

Purchase Rate

19.99%

p.a

Interest Free Days

55

Annual Fee

$0

for 12 months then $450 thereafter

$30

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HSBC Platinum Qantas Credit Card
Apple & Google Pay
Balance transfer
Instant approval

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Earn 1.5 Qantas Points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases up to $120,000 during the first 12 months of your account.
Australian Credit Licence 232595
Purchase Rate
Interest Free Days
Annual Fee
Late Payment Fee

Purchase Rate

19.99%

p.a

Interest Free Days

55

Annual Fee

$299

$30

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HSBC Platinum Credit Card (Balance Transfer Offer)
Apple & Google Pay
Balance transfer
Instant approval

Balance Transfer

Enjoy 0% p.a. interest on Balance Transfers for 12 months with a 2% BT Fee and a reduced annual fee of $29 in the first year. To be eligible for the introductory balance transfer rate, the balance transfer request must be made when applying for the HSBC Platinum Credit Card. Your total balance transfers must not exceed 90% of your approved credit limit. The interest rate on the balance transfer applies for 12 months and must be from non-HSBC credit cards. After this period, any balance outstanding from the balance transfer will accrue interest at the cash advance rate (currently 21.99% p.a. and subject to change). HSBC will allocate payments received from you to pay off the portion of your balance attracting the highest interest rate first and subsequently to portions of your balance attracting lower interest rates. This may mean applying any and all payments made to your Platinum Credit Card account to pay off other transactions such as purchases and cash advances before any balance transfer amount.
Australian Credit Licence 232595
Purchase Rate
Interest Free Days
Annual Fee
Late Payment Fee

Purchase Rate

19.99%

p.a

Interest Free Days

55

Annual Fee

$29

for 12 months then $149 thereafter

$30

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Australian Credit Licence 232595
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HSBC Premier World Mastercard (Qantas Rewards)
Apple & Google Pay
Balance transfer
No annual fee
Instant approval
Australian Credit Licence 232595
Purchase Rate
Interest Free Days
Annual Fee
Late Payment Fee

Purchase Rate

19.99%

p.a

Interest Free Days

55

Annual Fee

$0

$30

Go to site
Australian Credit Licence 232595
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Product Name Card
HSBC Premier World Mastercard (Rewards Plus)
Apple & Google Pay
Balance transfer
No annual fee
Instant approval
Australian Credit Licence 232595
Purchase Rate
Interest Free Days
Annual Fee
Late Payment Fee

Purchase Rate

19.99%

p.a

Interest Free Days

55

Annual Fee

$0

$30

Go to site
Australian Credit Licence 232595

HSBC offers a variety of credit card options, including:

  • Low interest 
  • Low fees
  • Low credit limit
  • Balance transfer
  • Rewards program
  • Frequent flyer program
  • Travel privileges
  • Platinum 

HSBC credit cards come with a wide range of interest rates, from their low interest credit cards to their platinum rewards cards. They also offer customers the option of low fee credit cards and low credit limit cards.

HSBC also offers points chasers the option of its rewards program or frequent flyer program (linked to Qantas). Some credit cards also come with complementary travel insurance. 

However, points may be capped at a certain limit per statement, so keep this in mind if you’re trying to earn as many points as possible.

HSBC offers credit cards for almost every customer. As with the bigger institutions, there may be smaller credit card providers which offer lower purchase rate options. However, choosing a HSBC credit card is also about choosing a provider with access to multiple forms of customer service, not just in Australia but across the globe. 

For Aussies who rarely, if ever, pay interest on their credit cards, HSBC’s low fee credit card may be a competitive choice. If you’re not having to worry about paying interest, then keeping down fees may be a good idea to keep credit card costs down overall. 

HSBC offers customers a rewards program, as well as a frequent flyer program with an affiliation with Qantas, Australia’s largest airline. The ability to earn platinum services and frequent flyer points through Qantas may be a draw for Aussies who frequently travel. 

Speaking of travel, HSBC also offers complimentary domestic and international travel insurance on some of its credit cards. This can be a helpful resource as travel insurance is often quite costly.