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Rewards Mechanism

For every AED 1:

  • 2.5 HSBC Points for spending in travel-related purchases, including airlines, hotels, and car rental MCCs
  • 1.5 HSPC Points in all online purchases
  • 1 Point for all other spends and all other MCCs.
  • 1.5 HSBC Points in all currencies other than UAE Dirhams

Why We Choose It

  • Generous Welcoming bonus

Welcoming Gift/Bonus

HSBC Black Credit Card isn’t available to new customers. You get 75,000 Points when you renew your membership, plus every year after that.

 

Annual Fee (inclusive of Vat)

AED 1,575

Minimum Salary Requirement

AED 50,000

APR*

Conventional cards use an annual percentage rate (APR) as the interest rate, while Islamic cards follow a profit rate for Sharia compliance
3.69%

Rewards program

  • HSBC Rewards Programme
Reward Mechanism:

For every AED 1:

  • 2.5 HSBC Points for spending in travel-related purchases, including airlines, hotels, and car rental MCCs
  • 1.5 HSPC Points in all online purchases
  • 1 Point for all other spends and all other MCCs.
  • 1.5 HSBC Points in all currencies other than UAE Dirhams

Redeem points:

The HSBC Rewards Programme allows you to earn Points for every eligible purchase you make with your HSBC Credit Card. Depending on your card type, you can also earn extra Points in popular categories like dining, travel and international transactions. You can redeem your Points in exciting ways, such as booking travel, shopping on Amazon, or exchanging them for other loyalty programmes. Plus, it’s easy to view and redeem your Points online using the HSBC Mobile App.

Key benefits

  • 14 Complementary Lounge access for you and a guest.
  • International concierge.
  • Complimentary 12-month Careem Plus subscription.
  • 2 free rounds of golf every month with The SpikesOn.com mobile app

Other benefits

  •  Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie tickets every month, up to 25% off food and drink at cinemas across the UAE cinemas across the UAE.
  • 4 complimentary airport rides from Careem.

Why We Choose It

  • Generous Welcoming bonus

What We Did Not Like

  • This credit card isn’t available to new customers.

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