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HSBC · Reward Points

HSBC Premier: what it actually earns

The HSBC Premier earns in Reward Points, which this calculator values at ₹1 per point. Base earn rate is 3% value back, the annual fee is ₹20,000 (free for Premier clients), and forex markup is 0.99%.

Via the bank portal

Booking through SmartBuy, iShop or Travel EDGE changes the maths on this card.

CategoryValue backDetail
Flights18%HSBC travel portal 6X
Hotels36%HSBC travel portal 12X

Categories that earn nothing

The HSBC Premier earns no rewards on Rent. Put that spend on another card.

Worth knowing

0.99% forex is the lowest of any card here - the default card to carry abroad. Same 1:1 transfer partners as TravelOne, shortest exclusion list in the travel segment.

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