HSBC Premier Credit Card
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HSBC Premier Credit Card

The HSBC Premier Credit Card is an invite-only card exclusively for HSBC Premier banking customers.

Mastercard
Premium
71
CardCheck ScoreVery Good

Top Category Performance

Premium Privileges (97/100)

Best for: HSBC Premier banking customers — zero forex, unlimited lounge, premium travel

Joining Fee

₹12,000

Annual Fee

₹20,000

Reward Rate (%)

3 – 12

Forex Markup

0.99%

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CardCheck Rating & Score

Our proprietary algorithm evaluates cards across reward value, fee fairness, lounge access and terms to provide an unbiased score.

Reward Power

35/35

Fee Value & ROI

18/25

Lounge & Perks

4/20

Forex & Access

14/20

Category Strengths Breakdown

Ranked by strongest spend category
Premium Privileges
97/100
Travel & Lounge
96/100
Dining & Food
90/100
Online Shopping
84/100

Scoring Methodology: Evaluated deterministically using verified bank MITC filings, fee waiver spend ratios, reward percentage caps, and lounge agreements. No card receives sponsored score inflation. Learn how we score →

HSBC Premier Credit Card Benefits

Unlimited domestic and international lounge access
3 reward points per INR100 spent
0.99% forex markup
1% fuel surcharge waiver
20,000 welcome reward points
1:1 redemption to air miles and hotel loyalty points

HSBC Premier Credit Card Rewards

How you earn back on every swipe

points

Reward type

3% – 12%

Earn rate

3

Points / ₹100

HSBC Premier Credit Card Fees & Charges

Programme fees we track below. Interest on cash withdrawals or revolving balances, late-payment slabs and other charges are set by the bank and spelled out in their Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC). Use the official product page for those details.

Joining fee₹12,000
Annual fee₹20,000
Interest-free period48 days
Interest rate (APR)42%
Late payment fee (max)₹1,200
Cash advance fee2.5% (min ₹300)
Over-limit fee2.5%
Forex markup0.99%
Fuel surcharge waiverYes (₹400–₹4000)

HSBC Premier Credit Card Lounge Access

Airport perks included with this card

8 per year

International lounge visits

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Only available to HSBC Premier banking customers
  • Existing HSBC Premier customer required to apply

Card Features

Metal Card
Contactless
UPI Linked

Annual Fee: ₹20,000

This card carries a fixed annual fee of ₹20,000. At ~12% estimated return, spending approximately 13,889/mo earns enough rewards to fully offset the annual fee.

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HSBC Premier Credit Card Eligibility

Age18+ yrs – 65
Min. income₹3,00,000/month
CIBIL score800+

Employment type

Salaried

Invite only — You typically need an existing relationship with HSBC Bank to get this card.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Welcome 20,000 reward points
  • Unlimited domestic and international lounge access
  • 3 reward points per INR100 spent
  • 0.99% forex markup
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver
  • 20,000 welcome reward points
  • 1:1 redemption to air miles and hotel loyalty points
Cons
  • Available only to HSBC Premier banking customers (invite-only)
  • Requires significant AUM with HSBC to qualify for Premier relationship

Who is this card for?

HSBC Premier banking account holders with high net worth and significant international travel or spending. The zero forex markup alone can save thousands of rupees annually for frequent international travellers.

Quick Links

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Data last updated 25 Aug 2026

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