Thinking about snagging an HSBC credit card soon? Take a look at our four best HSBC sign-up promos running on SingSaver now!
10X Rewards Points / 4 mpd / 2.5% cashback: HSBC Revolution Card
Up to 3.5% cashback with no min. spend: HSBC Advance Credit Card
8% cashback on dining, entertainment, and shopping: HSBC Live+ Card
1.2 mpd on local spend & 2.4 mpd on foreign spend: HSBC TravelOne Card
By now, HSBC is a regular name in the credit card game – particularly in the miles scene. With popular miles cards like HSBC Revolution Card offering up to 4 miles per S$1 spend, it’s not difficult to see why.
On top of that, its cashback credit cards are also a force to be reckoned with – catering cash rebates from all spend to targetted categories. For instance, the HSBC Advance Credit Card rewards up to 3.5% cashback on all eligible transactions with no minimum spend whereas the HSBC Live+ Card rewards up to 8% cashback on lifestyle expenses such as dining, entertainment, and shopping.
If any of these HSBC cards sound right up your alley, then keep on reading to see what these cards have to offer as well as the exclusive HSBC credit card promotions and deals we currently have ongoing!
Table of contents
- Overview: Best HSBC Credit Cards in Singapore
- Best HSBC credit card for online and mobile contactless spend
- Best HSBC credit card for fuss-free spending
- Best HSBC credit card for family expenses
- Exclusive HSBC credit card deals and promos on SingSaver
- Other HSBC products and services: HSBC Everyday+ Rewards, HSBC Personal Loan, HSBC Premier
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Overview: Best HSBC Credit Cards in Singapore
Note: “XX mpd” refers to “XX miles per S$1 spend”.
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Credit card
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Key benefits
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HSBC Live+ Card
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8% cashback on dining, entertainment, and shopping
5% cashback on Caltex and Shell 0.3% cashback on all other qualifying spends Min. S$600 monthly spend
S$180 annual fee (first year waived)
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HSBC TravelOne Card
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Rewards Points (1.2 mpd) on local spend
6X Rewards Points (2.4 mpd) on foreign currency spend
4 complimentary airport lounge access per year
Over 20 travel partners by end of 2023:
Air France/KLM, airasia, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Accor Live Limitless, IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, and more Up to US$100,000 complimentary travel insurance coverage
No conversion fee (Valid till 31 Jan 2025)
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HSBC Advance Credit Card
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Up to 3.5% cashback on all eligible spend
Base cashback capped at S$70 per month
Bonus cashback capped at S$300/S$500 per month
1-year annual fee waiver
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HSBC Revolution Card
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10X Rewards Points (4 mpd) on online and mobile contactless spend
Bonus rate capped at S$1,000 monthly spend
No annual fee
No conversion fee (until 31 Jan 2025) |
SingSaver Mystery Giveaway: Get a chance to win the latest crowd-loved smartphone in the market (worth over S$1,000) and one pair of VIP suite tickets to a sold-out concert on 12 & 13 October 2024 when you apply for select credit cards on top of existing SingSaver Exclusive Offer. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
⭐HSBC CC Lucky Draw⭐: Apply for an HSBC Credit Card and get the chance to win a Mercedes-Benz EQB or 86,000 KrisFlyer miles (enough for a round-trip economy class ticket to Paris). Get up to 30+ chances to win when you apply for HSBC Credit Cards and spend a minimum of S$500. Valid till 23 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
SingSaver Exclusive Offer: Enjoy the following rewards when you sign up for an HSBC credit card.
HSBC Advance Card and HSBC Live+ Card: Receive a Flujo SmarTrax Standing Desk (worth S$739) or a Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S20+ (worth S$449) or an Apple AirPods Pro (Gen 2) With Magsafe Charging Case (worth S$349) or S$330 Lazada Voucher upon activating and spending min. S$500 by end of the following calendar month from the card account opening date and providing marketing consent. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
For HSBC Live+ Card: Get an additional S$100 cashback on top of existing reward when you charge at least 1 qualifying transaction by the end of the month after date of card approval. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
HSBC TravelOne Card: Receive an Apple AirPods Pro (Gen 2) With Magsafe Charging Case (worth S$349) or S$330 Lazada Voucher or 15,000 Max Miles upon activating and spending min. S$500 by end of the following calendar month from the card account opening date, pay the annual fee of S$196.20 incl. GST, and providing marketing consent. Offer available for both new and existing customers. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
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⬆️Reward Upgrade Campaign⬆️: Upgrade your rewards when you top up as low as S$200. Valid until 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
- S$200 for a Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theatre System worth (S$769.00)
- S$588 for a Sony ZV-1M2 Vlog Camera worth (S$1,209.00)
Best for online and mobile contactless spend: HSBC Revolution Card
By now, most would be familiar with the cult favourite miles card, the HSBC Revolution Card.
But for the uninitiated, it’s one of the best miles credit cards you should get your hands on – especially our chronic online shoppers and “I-don’t-bring-cash-out, I-pay-for-everything-by-phone” fiends.
Why? Just for the very simple fact that it rewards cardholders with up to 10X Rewards Points (4 mpd) on eligible online and mobile contactless spend. Eligible categories include dining, travel, retail, and groceries – so basically, everyday spend. 😋
Since 1 January 2024, HSBC Revolution no longer earns 10X Rewards on MCC 4722 (Travel Agencies & Tour Operators) and MCC 7011 (Lodging - Hotels, Motels, and Resorts).
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❌ Removed bonus MCCs
(From 1 May 2024 onwards)
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MCC 4722 (Travel Agencies & Tour Operators) ✈️🌍
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MCC 7011 (Lodging - Hotels, Motels, and Resorts) 🏠
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This is a significant change since HSBC Revolution follows a bonus whitelist eligibility approach and also has been a go-to miles card for overseas travel. Also, take note of certain major hotel chains that code their own unique MCCs in the 3500-3999 range. For instance, Hilton codes for MCC 3504 whereas Hyatt codes for MCC 3640, and so on.
💡Pro-tip: If you're looking for a card specifically for travel purposes, you can consider the HSBC TravelOne Credit Card instead. More on that below.
[Update!] Unfortunately, the nerfs don't just stop there. Starting 1 May 2024, three more MCCs will be removed from the list: MCC 5411 (Supermarkets), MCC 5499 (Miscellaneous Food Stores), and MCC 5814 (Fast Food).
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❌ Removed bonus MCCs
(From 1 May 2024 onwards)
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MCC 5411 (Supermarkets) 🛒
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MCC 5499 (Miscellaneous Food Stores)
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MCC 5814 (Fast Food) 🍔
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These removed bonus categories and all other retail spend will earn 1X Rewards Point (0.4 mpd) only.
So, in essence, the 10X Rewards Points or 4 mpd is broken down as such:
- 1X Base Rewards Point (0.4 mpd)
- 9X Bonus Rewards Points (3.6 mpd)
This rebate rate is capped at S$1,000 spend (9,000 Bonus Points) per calendar month, so once you exceed this limit, you’ll no longer earn the bonus 9X Rewards Points (3.6 mpd). Instead, any amount above S$1,000 will revert to the base 1X Rewards Point (0.4 mpd). Meanwhile, base points are limitless and have no cap.
And we almost forgot to mention the best part: there are no annual fees, like ever.
💡 Pro-tip: Other 4 mpd credit cards are DBS Woman’s World, Citi Rewards, and UOB Preferred Platinum Visa.
Read our full HSBC Revolution Card review here.
Best for fuss-free spending: HSBC Advance Credit Card
Like most unlimited cashback cards, the HSBC Advance Credit Card offers up to 2.5% cashback on eligible transactions with no minimum spend. It also adopts a blacklist approach to qualifying merchants, so as long as your transaction doesn’t fall under a merchant exclusion it’s fair game.
Its base cashback can be further broken down into:
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Monthly spend
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Base cashback
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Maximum cashback cap per calendar month
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S$2,000 and below
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1.5%
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S$70
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Above S$2,000
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2.5%
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So yes, unfortunately, the HSBC Advance Credit Card’s base cashback is limited. So regardless if you spend under or above S$2,000, your cashback will be capped at S$70 per calendar month.
The HSBC Advance Credit Card is ideal for satisfying big-ticket purchases like wedding expenses and home renovation costs.
SingSaver Mystery Giveaway: Get a chance to win the latest crowd-loved smartphone in the market (worth over S$1,000) and one pair of VIP suite tickets to a sold-out concert on 12 & 13 October 2024 when you apply for select credit cards on top of existing SingSaver Exclusive Offer. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
⭐HSBC CC Lucky Draw⭐: Apply for an HSBC Credit Card and get the chance to win a Mercedes-Benz EQB or 86,000 KrisFlyer miles (enough for a round-trip economy class ticket to Paris). Get up to 30+ chances to win when you apply for HSBC Credit Cards and spend a minimum of S$500. Valid till 23 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
📣ONLY AVAILABLE ON SINGSAVER📣: Enjoy the following rewards when you sign up for an HSBC Advance Credit Card.
Receive a Flujo SmarTrax Standing Desk (worth S$739) or a Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S20+ (worth S$449) or an Apple AirPods Pro (Gen 2) With Magsafe Charging Case (worth S$349) or S$330 Lazada Voucher upon activating and spending min. S$500 by end of the following calendar month from the card account opening date and providing marketing consent. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
⬆️Reward Upgrade Campaign⬆️: Upgrade your rewards when you top up as low as S$200. Valid until 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
- S$200 for a Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theatre System worth (S$769.00)
- S$588 for a Sony ZV-1M2 Vlog Camera worth (S$1,209.00)
Read our full HSBC Advance Credit Card review here.
Read more:
How to Maximise Miles Earned on Big Ticket Spending
How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Home Renovation in Singapore
Money Confessions: We Blew Our Wedding Budget by S$30,000
Best for dining and shopping: HSBC Live+ Card
Previously known as the HSBC Visa Platinum Card, the HSBC Live+ Card is a card that pays back for lifestyle spends.
While the previous iteration was a decent cashback card that offered a 5% quarterly cash rebate on eligible dining, grocery, and fuel transactions, the revamped version offers 8% cashback on eligible dining, entertainment, and shopping transactions. You'll also earn 5% cashback on Caltex and Shell in Singapore, and 0.3% cashback on all other qualifying spend.
However, note that the cashback is capped at S$250 per quarter. Furthermore, you'll also need to hit a monthly minimum spend of S$600 or the cashback drops to 0.3%.
SingSaver Mystery Giveaway: Get a chance to win the latest crowd-loved smartphone in the market (worth over S$1,000) and one pair of VIP suite tickets to a sold-out concert on 12 & 13 October 2024 when you apply for select credit cards on top of existing SingSaver Exclusive Offer. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
⭐HSBC CC Lucky Draw⭐: Apply for an HSBC Credit Card and get the chance to win a Mercedes-Benz EQB or 86,000 KrisFlyer miles (enough for a round-trip economy class ticket to Paris). Get up to 30+ chances to win when you apply for HSBC Credit Cards and spend a minimum of S$500. Valid till 23 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
SingSaver Exclusive Offer: Enjoy the following rewards when you sign up for an HSBC Live+ Credit Card:
Receive a Flujo SmarTrax Standing Desk (worth S$739) or a Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S20+ (worth S$449) or an Apple AirPods Pro (Gen 2) With Magsafe Charging Case (worth S$349) or S$330 Lazada Voucher upon activating and spending min. S$500 by end of the following calendar month from the card account opening date and providing marketing consent. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
Plus, get an additional S$100 cashback on top of existing rewards when you charge at least 1 qualifying transaction by the end of the month after date of card approval. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
⬆️Reward Upgrade Campaign⬆️: Upgrade your rewards when you top up as low as S$200. Valid until 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
- S$200 for a Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theatre System worth (S$769.00)
- S$588 for a Sony ZV-1M2 Vlog Camera worth (S$1,209.00)
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Best for the global traveller: HSBC TravelOne Card
Still in the midst of planning your June holidays, or maybe even for the year-end holidays already? 😏 For those in need of a swanky, brand new travel card, look no further than HSBC's newest miles credit card launch – the HSBC TravelOne Card.
It took the market by storm with its impressive array of hotel and airline partners like Accor Live Limitless, IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and counting!
Additionally, cardmembers are entitled to 4 complimentary airport lounge access
But if that's not convincing enough, it earns 3X Rewards Points (1.2 mpd) on local spend and 6X Rewards Points (2.4 mpd) on foreign currency spend. In contrast to the HSBC Revolution, the HSBC TravelOne follows a merchant blacklist approach; so as long as your transaction doesn't fall under its MCC exclusions, it's as good as gold!
You can even apply for up to five supplementary cards with lifetime annual fee waivers. Basically, you and your entire family are settled for life.
❓SingSaver Mystery Giveaway❓: Get a chance to win the latest crowd-loved smartphone in the market (worth over S$1,000) and one pair of VIP suite tickets to a sold-out concert on 12 & 13 October 2024 when you apply for select credit cards on top of existing SingSaver Exclusive Offer. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
⭐HSBC CC Lucky Draw⭐: Apply for an HSBC Credit Card and get the chance to win a Mercedes-Benz EQB or 86,000 KrisFlyer miles (enough for a round-trip economy class ticket to Paris). Get up to 30+ chances to win when you apply for HSBC Credit Cards and spend a minimum of S$500. Valid till 23 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
SingSaver Exclusive Offer: Enjoy the following rewards when you sign up for an HSBC TravelOne Card:
Receive an Apple AirPods Pro (Gen 2) With Magsafe Charging Case (worth S$349) or S$330 Lazada Voucher or 15,000 Max Miles upon activating and spending min. S$500 by end of the following calendar month from the card account opening date, pay the annual fee of S$196.20 incl. GST, and providing marketing consent. Offer available for both new and existing customers. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
⬆️Reward Upgrade Campaign⬆️: Upgrade your rewards when you top up as low as S$200. Valid until 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
- S$200 for a Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theatre System worth (S$769.00)
- S$588 for a Sony ZV-1M2 Vlog Camera worth (S$1,209.00)
Read our full HSBC TravelOne Credit Card review here.
Exclusive-to-SingSaver: HSBC credit card sign-up promos
Thinking of trying out any of these HSBC credit cards? Be sure to make use of these sign-up promotions to enjoy rewards!
SingSaver Mystery Giveaway: Get a chance to win the latest crowd-loved smartphone in the market (worth over S$1,000) and one pair of VIP suite tickets to a sold-out concert on 12 & 13 October 2024 when you apply for select credit cards on top of existing SingSaver Exclusive Offer. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
⭐HSBC CC Lucky Draw⭐: Apply for an HSBC Credit Card and get the chance to win a Mercedes-Benz EQB or 86,000 KrisFlyer miles (enough for a round-trip economy class ticket to Paris). Get up to 30+ chances to win when you apply for HSBC Credit Cards and spend a minimum of S$500. Valid till 23 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
SingSaver Exclusive Offer: Enjoy the following rewards when you sign up for an HSBC credit card.
HSBC Advance Card and HSBC Live+ Card: Receive a Flujo SmarTrax Standing Desk (worth S$739) or a Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S20+ (worth S$449) or an Apple AirPods Pro (Gen 2) With Magsafe Charging Case (worth S$349) or S$330 Lazada Voucher upon activating and spending min. S$500 by end of the following calendar month from the card account opening date and providing marketing consent. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
For HSBC Live+ Card: Get an additional S$100 cashback on top of existing reward when you charge at least 1 qualifying transaction by the end of the month after date of card approval. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
HSBC TravelOne Card: Receive an Apple AirPods Pro (Gen 2) With Magsafe Charging Case (worth S$349) or S$330 Lazada Voucher or 15,000 Max Miles upon activating and spending min. S$500 by end of the following calendar month from the card account opening date, pay the annual fee of S$196.20 incl. GST, and providing marketing consent. Offer available for both new and existing customers. Valid till 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
⬆️Reward Upgrade Campaign⬆️: Upgrade your rewards when you top up as low as S$200. Valid until 30 September 2024. T&Cs apply.
- S$200 for a Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theatre System worth (S$769.00)
- S$588 for a Sony ZV-1M2 Vlog Camera worth (S$1,209.00)
Other HSBC products and services to consider
Now, we’ve covered a lot on HSBC credit cards and even the HSBC Everyday Global Account to earn that sweet 1% extra cashback. But what about other HSBC products and services like HSBC Everyday+ Rewards, HSBC Premier, and HSBC Personal Loan? Are they any good?
HSBC Everyday+ Rewards
The HSBC Everyday Global Account is a multi-currency account that allows you to transact in 11 different currencies. With zero fees involved, you can shop, withdraw funds, make international transfers, and exchange currencies any time subjected to real-time exchange rates.
On top of a 1% cashback on qualifying credit card transactions, HSBC EGA holders will earn 1% bonus interest on incremental SGD balances.
To qualify for the Sure-Win Promotion, HSBC customers will need to maintain the respective minimum balances and make 5 eligible transactions on the account.
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Personal Banking
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Premier Customers
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Eligible Cards
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Any HSBC credit card or EGA debit card
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Any HSBC credit card or EGA debit card
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Minimum EGA Deposit Per Month
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S$2,000
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S$5,000 (Premier & Jade)
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Bonus Interest
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1% on Incremental SGD Balances
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1% on Incremental SGD Balances
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Cashback
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1% on 5 eligible transactions
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1% on 5 eligible transactions
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Minimum Transactions Per Month
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5
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5
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Qualifying Transactions
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Make 5 eligible transactions
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Make 5 eligible transactions
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Cap
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S$300 Bonus Interest + S$300 Cashback = S$600
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S$300 Bonus Interest + S$500 Cashback = S$800
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Crediting Time
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By end of following month
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2 - 14 business days
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HSBC Premier
Well, if you’ve read our above credit card entries, HSBC Premier has popped up a few times in relation to earning more cashback with an HSBC Everyday Global Account and an eligible HSBC credit card – but we haven’t exactly gone into detail.
Basically, HSBC Premier is an elite service that provides a wide variety of privileges to members as seen in the following:
- Dedicated HSBC Premier Relationship Directors to curate and tailor wealth management solutions, including legacy planning and tax advisory
- Prioritised services and preferential pricing on selected HSBC products
- Gain access to HSBC Global Private Banking wealth insights and events
- Unlock exclusive range of Premier rewards, offers, and partnerships
- Unlock access to HSBC Concierge Services internationally
- Premier status for spouse and up to three children (aged 12 to 30) with no minimum Total Relationship Balance requirement
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How to apply for HSBC Premier in Singapore
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Method #1
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Step #1: Open an HSBC Everyday Global Premier Account
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Step #2: Deposit a minimum Total Relationship Balance of S$200,000
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Credit a minimum salary of S$15,000 into account
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Method #2
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Apply for an HSBC home loan of either:
- Singapore property loan of at least $800,000 - Australian property loan of at least AUD$200,000 |
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Method #3
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Speak with relationship manager if already an HSBC Premier customer in another country/region
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So if you’re looking to elevate your banking experience, the HSBC Premier is one way.
Read our full HSBC Premier Banking review here.
HSBC Personal Loans
While everyone has a different reason for applying for personal loans, there isn’t really any shame in borrowing money out of necessity or funding an upcoming big expense. That said, HSBC’s personal loan is known for offering one of the lowest interest rates at 4.0% p.a. (EIR 7.5% p.a.) with zero processing fee over a tenure of 1 to 7 years.
💡 If you’re an existing HSBC Premier customer, you’ll get a better promo rate of 3.4% p.a. (EIR 6.5% p.a.).
What’s more, sign up now and be entitled to up to S$3,000 cashback. This is subject to a minimum approved loan amount of S$10,000 and tenure of at least 3 years.
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Personal Line of Credit Instalment Plan Promo
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Cashback earned on approved loan amount
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Base cashback
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1%
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Additional cashback (Digital exclusive)
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0.5%
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Total cashback
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Up to 1.5% or S$3,000
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Read our full HSBC Personal Loan review here.
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