HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card

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HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card

4.6

Balance transfer

12 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

19.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

Up to 55 days on purchases

Annual fee

$0.00 for 1st year

Highlights

  • Earn 1 Star Alliance Point per $1 on eligible purchases (capped at $3,000), then 0.5 points per $1 thereafter.
  • Pay no annual fee in the first year ($450 p.a. thereafter).
  • Reach Star Alliance Gold Status by spending $4,000 or more on eligible purchases within the first 90 days of account opening.
  • Gold Status grants you benefits like Priority Airport Check-in, Priority Baggage Handling, Priority Boarding, Airport Lounge Access, Extra Baggage Allowance, and more.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% balance transfer fee.
  • Offers 0% interest for 6 months on flight bookings.
  • Use or convert your Star Alliance points with major frequent flyer programs from participating airlines.
  • Includes complimentary travel insurance with Rental Vehicle Excess Insurance in Australia and Transit Accident Insurance.
  • Plus Extended Warranty and Purchase Protection insurance.
  • Get a free Frequent Values™ membership, which gives you access to 4,500 promos at select stores, restaurants, hotels, and family attractions.
  • Enrol family members as additional cardholders at no extra cost.
  • Up to 55 interest-free days.
  • This card is compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Take control of your card with the HSBC Australia app.

Cons

  • The $3,000 monthly spend threshold can feel restrictive, even though there’s no cap on earning potential.
  • The annual fee reverts to $450 after the initial year.
  • To maintain Gold member status after the first year, you’ll need to spend at least $60,000 annually. This can be ideal for frequent travelers and high spenders.
  • A 3% foreign transaction fee applies to purchases made overseas.

About this credit card

Basics

Card usage

Apple Pay Enabled
Yes
Card Type
Visa
Gambling Transactions Allowed
No
Samsung Pay Enabled
No

Eligibility

Joint Application Accepted
No
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum Credit Rating
Good, Very Good, Excellent
Minimum Income
$75,000.00
Temporary Residents Accepted
Yes

Additional cardholders

Additional Cardholders
9
Additional Card Fee Ongoing
$0.00

Credit limits

Minimum Credit Limit
$6,000.00
Maximum Credit Limit
$25,000.00

Repayments

Interest Charged From
Purchase date
Interest Free Period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Minimum Repayment Percentage
3%

Balance transfers

Balance transfer offer

Balance Transfer Rate
0%
Balance Transfer Period
12 months
Balance Transfer Fee Percentage
2%

Balance transfer conditions

Balance Transfer From Personal Loan
No
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
90%
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
21.99%

Rates, fees, charges

Cash advances

Cash Advance Rate
21.99% p.a.
Cash Advance Fee
$4.00
Cash Advance Fee Percentage
3%
Cash Advance Fee Threshold
N/A

Purchases

Purchase Rate Introductory Offer
N/A
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
N/A
Purchase Rate Ongoing
19.99% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
$0.00
Annual Fee Ongoing
$450.00
Dishonour Fee
$30.00
Duplicate Statement Fee
$8.00
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
3%
Late Payment Fee
$30.00

Rewards

Rewards program basics

Rewards Program
Star Alliance Rewards
Rewards Program Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Rewards Points Expiry
36 months

Rewards points per $1 spent

Domestic Rewards Points Earn Rate
1
Government Rewards Points Earn Rate
N/A
Overseas Rewards Points Earn Rate
1

Additional perks

Insurance

Cardholder's Domestic Hotel Burglary Insurance
No
Cardholder's Extended Warranty Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's International Travel Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Interstate Flight Inconvenience
No
Cardholder's Personal Item Theft Cover
No
Cardholder's Price Protection Insurance
No
Cardholder's Purchase Protection Insurance
Yes
Cardholder's Refund Protection
No
Cardholder's Transport Accident Insurance
Yes

Travel and lifestyle

Airport Lounge Access Included
Yes
Concierge Service Included
No
Complimentary Flight Voucher Included
No
Complimentary QFF Membership Included
No

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