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HSBC Elite Credit Card

Credit Elite 75,000 Points Bonus No Foreign Fees
$495 Annual Fee
19.49%–23.49% Variable Purchase APR
75,000 Welcome Bonus
740+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
Browse Cards HSBC HSBC Elite Credit Card

Welcome Bonus

75,000 Points
Welcome Bonus
Spend $4,000 in the first 90 days

Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 3x
Travel Portal1x
ExpirationYour Points do not expire as long as your account is open and in good standing.
Transfer PartnersAer Lingus AerClub, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Executive Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Etihad Guest, Finnair Plus, Iberia Plus, Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, Malaysia Airlines Enrich, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Hilton Honors
CategoryRateTypeCap
Travel
Eligible travel purchases, including airlines, hotels, motels, resorts, cruise lines, car rental agencies, travel agencies, passenger railways, and transportation services (including limousines and taxis).
3x Points No cap
Dining
Eligible dining purchases, including restaurants, bars, and caterers.
2x Points No cap
All Other Purchases
All other eligible net purchases not categorized as travel or dining.
1x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Airport Lounge
Travel Insurance
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Trip Delay Coverage
Lost Luggage Coverage
Concierge Service
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
Priority Pass Select Membership
Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership providing access to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide for the primary cardholder and up to two guests per visit.
Airport Access Complimentary membership with guest access
24/7 Concierge Service
Access to a dedicated concierge service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for assistance with travel arrangements, dining reservations, event tickets, and more.
Lifestyle 24/7 personal assistance
Extended Warranty
Extends the manufacturer's original warranty on eligible items purchased with the card.
Purchase Protection Extension of manufacturer's warranty
Purchase Protection
Covers eligible new purchases against damage or theft for a specified period from the date of purchase.
Purchase Protection Coverage for damage or theft
Return Protection
If a store won't take back an eligible item within 90 days of purchase, this benefit may refund the purchase price.
Purchase Protection Refund for eligible returns
1X Point on All Other Purchases
Earn 1X point for every $1 spent on all other eligible purchases.
Rewards 1X point per $1
2X Points on Dining
Earn 2X points for every $1 spent on eligible dining purchases.
Rewards 2X points per $1
3X Points on Travel
Earn 3X points for every $1 spent on eligible travel purchases.
Rewards 3X points per $1
Annual Relationship Bonus
Qualifying HSBC Premier or Private Bank customers can earn an annual relationship bonus of 50% or 100% respectively on all points earned during the year.
Rewards Up to 100% bonus points
Zero Liability Protection
You are not responsible for unauthorized purchases made with your card or account information.
Security Protection against unauthorized purchases
Annual Travel Credit
Receive up to $400 in statement credits annually for eligible travel purchases, including airfare, hotel stays, and car rentals.
Travel Up to $400 annually
Up to $400
Complimentary Boingo Wi-Fi Access
Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi access at over 1 million Boingo hotspots worldwide.
Travel Complimentary unlimited access
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Pay no foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the U.S.
Travel 0% foreign transaction fee
TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry Fee Credit
Receive a statement credit of up to $100 every five years for the application fee for either TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry.
Travel Up to $100 every 5 years
Up to $100
Baggage Delay Insurance
Reimburses for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when your baggage is delayed by an airline for a specified period.
Travel Insurance Coverage for essential purchases
Rental Car Collision Damage Waiver
Provides secondary coverage for damage due to collision or theft for most rental vehicles when the eligible card is used to pay for the rental.
Travel Insurance Secondary coverage for collision/theft
Travel Accident Insurance
Provides coverage for accidental death or dismemberment while traveling on a common carrier when tickets are purchased with the card.
Travel Insurance Coverage for accidental death or dismemberment
Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
Reimburses non-refundable travel expenses if a trip is cancelled or interrupted for covered reasons when tickets are purchased with the card.
Travel Insurance Coverage for non-refundable expenses

Interest Rates

Purchase APR19.49%–23.49% Variable
Balance Transfer APR23.49%
Cash Advance APR28.49%
Penalty APR29.99%
Min. Interest Charge$2

Fees

Annual Fee $495
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer FeeEither $5 or 3% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater
Cash Advance FeeEither $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
Late Payment FeeUp to $40
Returned Payment FeeUp to $40

Approval & Eligibility

740 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 740–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyDifficult
Credit ProfileExcellent
Approval OddsExcellent
Decision Time5-7 days
Pre-QualificationNot available
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo
Credit Limit Range $5,000 – No limit listed

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 2 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, high cumulative credit limit across HSBC products, rapid application for multiple credit products, suspicious spending patterns, non-payment or late payments, significant balance transfers from other HSBC cards, or closure of the associated Premier/Advance banking relationship.
Cliff Effect Rules
Historically, HSBC often enforced a 'one bonus per card family' or 'one bonus per X months' rule, meaning you could not receive a welcome bonus on the HSBC Elite if you had previously received a bonus on another HSBC credit card within a specified timeframe (e.g., 24-36 months).
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
The HSBC Elite Credit Card has been discontinued for new applications in the USA as of late 2022 / early 2023. Therefore, there are no updated application or issuer rules for 2026 for new applicants. Historically, eligibility for the HSBC Elite card required an existing HSBC Premier or Advance banking relationship, often with significant assets under management (AUM) or direct deposit requirements. Welcome bonuses typically required meeting a specific spending threshold (e.g., $4,000) within the first 3-6 months of account opening. HSBC generally had a rule preventing applicants from receiving a bonus if they had opened or closed an HSBC credit card within the last 24-36 months.
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Welcome Bonus 75,000 Points
APR 19.49%–23.49% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $495
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus75,000 Points
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO740+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeCredit
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