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HSBC Visa Infinite cutting earn rates from May 2024

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Apr 20, 2024 9

From 20 May 2024, the HSBC Visa Infinite will end its step-up earn rate of 1.25/2.25 mpd on local/overseas spend. The question is: what's the replacement?

Finally: HSBC points pooling to be added from May 2024

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Apr 19, 2024 9

HSBC cardholders will be able to pool their points and enjoy 21 airline and hotel transfer partners from 28 May 2024, with a waiver of conversion fees till January 2025.

HSBC TravelOne Card extends free conversions till 31 January 2025

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Apr 9, 2024 2

HSBC TravelOne Cardholders will enjoy free points conversions for the rest of 2024, as HSBC demurs to introduce its 10,000 points conversion fee.

HSBC EGA ends 1% cashback for credit cards, adds GIRO restrictions

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Apr 3, 2024 11

From 2 May 2024, HSBC EGA customers no longer have a free choice of cards for 1% cashback on spend, though the feared exclusion for credit card GIRO payments has not come to pass.

HSBC Revolution nerfing bonuses for groceries, food delivery and fast food

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Apr 1, 2024 29

From 1 May 2024, the HSBC Revolution will no longer offer 4 mpd on groceries, food delivery and fast food, another blow to this once-attractive card.

HSBC TravelOne Card cuts minimum spend for 20,000 miles welcome offer to S$500

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Mar 11, 2024 3

From now till 30 June 2024, HSBC TravelOne Cardholders will receive 20,000 welcome miles with a minimum spend of S$500, a 50% reduction from the previous requirement.

Review: HSBC Revolution Card

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Mar 6, 2024 112

The HSBC Revolution is still useful to have, but its scaled-back whitelist means it's not the incredible card it once was.

HSBC TravelOne Card adds United MileagePlus transfers

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Mar 2, 2024 1

HSBC TravelOne Cardholders can now transfer points to United MileagePlus for short-haul sweet spots and no fuel surcharges, though the conversion ratio is poor.