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HSBC Premier Mastercard® review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
19.9%
Interest Rate: Purchases
19.9%
Balance Transfer
22.9%
Balance Transfer
22.9%
Rewards
1 point
Rewards
1 point
Signup Bonus
-
Signup Bonus
-


Am I eligible?


HSBC Premier Mastercard® is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be at least 18 years of age (AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK). 19 in all other provinces.
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 19.9%
Balance Transfer Interest Rate 22.9%
Cash Advance Interest Rate 22.9%
Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
Balance Transfer Fee 5%

Maximum

Cash Advance Fee $2.00

- $4 for ATMs outside Canada

- $3 for over the counter transactions

- $5 for over the counter transactions outside Canada

Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%

Transactions made in a foreign currency will be converted and posted to your account in Canadian currency.

Over Limit Fee $29.00
Late Payment Fee $0.00
Promotions
Sign up bonus
  • Welcome Bonus of 5,000 Points when you choose HSBC Premier Rewards, plus earn 5,000 points if you keep your account open and in good standing for 180 days
  • Welcome Bonus of $50 Cash Back when you choose HSBC Premier Cash Back Rewards, plus earn $50 cash back if you keep your account open and in good standing for 180 days
Rewards
All Purchases 0.75 points per $1 spent

OR 0.75% cash back on eligible purchases

Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance Yes
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability No
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance Yes
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection No
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments No
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Receive a complimentary membership to Mastercard Airport Experiences Provided by LoungeKey
  • Unlimited Wi-Fi through Boingo
  • Receive a 10% discount on select hotel bookings on your card with Expedia and Agoda
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • Trip delay insurance
  • Baggage delay or loss insurance
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age

18 years in AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK. 19 years in all other provinces.

Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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