"HSBC's premium travel card โ 0% forex markup on international transactions, 2% cashback on all spends and complimentary lounge access worldwide"
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Quick Summary
๐ณ Joining Fee
โน2,999 + GST
๐ Renewal Fee
โน2,999 + GST
Waived: Annual fee waived on spending โน4 lakh or more in the membership year
๐ฏ Best Suited For
Frequent international travellers who want zero forex markup and strong cashback on all spends; those seeking simplified cashback without tracking reward point systems
๐ Reward Type
Direct Cashback โ auto-credited as statement credit; no reward points
๐ Welcome Benefit
โน3,000 cashback on spending โน1 lakh within first 90 days of card membership โ effectively covers joining fee
๐ฐ Reward Rate
2% cashback on all eligible spends โ no category restrictions, no cap on base cashback; cashback auto-credited; additional 5% on specific travel categories booked via HSBC SmartTrip platform; excludes fuel, rent, wallet loads, government, insurance, utilities above threshold
โ๏ธ Lounge Access
8 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per year (2 per quarter); complimentary Priority Pass membership with lounge visits โ check current international lounge access terms on HSBC India website as policies have been updated
๐ฑ Forex Markup
0% โ zero forex markup on all international transactions; zero currency conversion fee; one of the few cards in India offering truly zero forex
๐ต Cashback Rate
2% unlimited on all eligible spends; 5% on HSBC SmartTrip travel bookings
0% forex markup โ truly zero cost on international transactions
2% unlimited flat cashback on all spends โ no categories to track
โน3,000 welcome cashback covers joining fee
8 domestic lounge visits per year
5% on SmartTrip travel bookings
Cashback auto-credited โ zero effort
Priority Pass membership included
โ Cons
Available only in select cities
Generally not available to self-employed
No fuel surcharge waiver
High interest rate 3.75% per month
Priority Pass international lounge access terms updated โ verify
Exclusions apply (fuel, rent, wallet, government)
Fee waiver requires โน4L annual spend
๐ Rewards & Benefits
Reward Type
Direct Cashback โ auto-credited as statement credit; no reward points
Welcome Benefits
โน3,000 cashback on spending โน1 lakh within first 90 days of card membership โ effectively covers joining fee
Reward Rate
2% cashback on all eligible spends โ no category restrictions, no cap on base cashback; cashback auto-credited; additional 5% on specific travel categories booked via HSBC SmartTrip platform; excludes fuel, rent, wallet loads, government, insurance, utilities above threshold
Reward Redemption
Cashback auto-credited as statement credit โ no redemption portal needed
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
No fuel surcharge waiver
Lounge Access
8 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per year (2 per quarter); complimentary Priority Pass membership with lounge visits โ check current international lounge access terms on HSBC India website as policies have been updated
Spend Based Fee Waiver
Annual fee waived on โน4 lakh annual spend
Milestone Benefits
โน3,000 welcome cashback on โน1L spend; annual fee waiver on โน4L spend; additional travel cashback milestones via SmartTrip
Other Benefits
0% forex markup โ saves 3 to 3.5% on every international transaction; 2% unlimited flat cashback on everything; Priority Pass membership; 8 domestic lounge visits per year; 5% on SmartTrip travel bookings; contactless payments; HSBC India app management
โจ Special Perks & Exclusive Offers
Memberships
Priority Pass (check current international access terms)
Insurance Cover
Travel insurance; zero unauthorized use cover on timely reporting
Add-on Cards
Add-on cards at no extra fee
Concierge Services
Details coming soon
Special Offers
0% forex markup; 2% unlimited cashback on all spends; 5% on SmartTrip travel; 8 domestic lounge visits
๐ณ Fees & Interest Rates
Joining Fee
โน2,999 + GST
Annual Fee / Renewal Fee
โน2,999 + GST โ Waived on: Annual fee waived on spending โน4 lakh or more in the membership year
Interest Rate (APR)
๐กPay your balance in full each month and this never applies to you.
3.75% per month (45% per annum)
ATM Cash Withdrawal / Cash Advance
2.5% of withdrawn amount, minimum โน500
Late Payment Charges
100% of Minimum Payment Due, minimum โน250, maximum โน1,200
Over Limit Charges
As per HSBC prevailing policy
Cheque Bounce / Auto-Debit Return
Details coming soon
Foreign Currency Markup
0% โ zero forex markup on all international transactions; zero currency conversion fee; one of the few cards in India offering truly zero forex
Other Charges
Available only in select cities; generally not available to self-employed; no fuel surcharge waiver; Priority Pass international lounge terms have been updated โ verify current access on HSBC website; exclusion categories apply
๐ Eligibility & Credit Limit
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 to 65 years (salaried); minimum annual income โน12 lakh; resident of eligible cities; Indian citizen
Credit Score Requirement
750+ CIBIL recommended
Credit Limit
Based on income and HSBC credit assessment
๐ EMI, Balance Transfer & Debt Management
EMI Conversion
Available on transactions; tenures 3 to 24 months
Balance Transfer Facility
Available
Balance Transfer Interest Rate
As per HSBC prevailing rates
Balance Transfer Charges
Details coming soon
๐ Security & Fraud Protection
Card Block Feature
Instant block via HSBC India app
Instant Fraud Alerts
SMS and email alerts; real-time controls via app
Purchase Protection
Zero unauthorized use cover on timely reporting
Virtual Card Numbers
Details coming soon
Zero Liability Protection
Cover for unauthorized transactions on timely reporting
๐ Customer Service & Digital Experience
Phone Support
1800 267 3456 (toll-free)
Chat / Email Support
Chat via HSBC India app
Mobile App
HSBC India app: manage card, track cashback, pay bills
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