Our richest rewards and benefits
Our Elite credit card gives you exceptional rewards on travel, dining, and entertainment.
By using your Elite credit card, you can enjoy benefits worth over $2,900 in the first year and $2,000 annually thereafter.[@elitevalueamount]
You must have an existing U.S. HSBC Premier checking account[@mastercardeliterelationship].
Here’s what you get with your HSBC Elite credit card
Your Elite credit card comes with:
Elite travel benefits
- Earn up to $400 of travel credits per year for all airfares, hotels and car rentals booked through HSBC Travel[@elitetravelcredit].
- Speed up airport screening with up to $120 towards Global Entry, TSA Precheck, TSA Precheck by Clear, or NEXUS once every 4.5 years[@rewardsstatementcredit].
- Elevate your airport experience with complimentary and unlimited lounge access for the cardholder and up to 2 guests worth more than $469 annually with Priority Pass[@loungevisitfees].
- Rewards for Miles program that allows you to transfer your points into any of our 11 airline and 2 hotel partners’ loyalty programs.[@rewardsformiles]
- Other benefits include MasterRental Coverage™[@mastercrentalcoverage], complimentary travel insurance, airport concierge services, and exclusive discounts and upgrades from fine restaurants and designer brands[@certainrestrictionsbrandselite].
Elite lifestyle benefits
- Earn up to $120 in statement credits annually on taxis, cabs and rideshare. Use your Elite credit card to pay for your rideshare and automatically receive $10 each month[@rideshare].
- Get up to $140 annually with Instacart+. When you sign up as a new member, receive 2 free months of Instacart+ and $10 off your second order each month[@instacart].
- Enjoy complimentary ShopRunner membership, worth $79 annually[@shop-runner].
- Unlimited concierge service - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A dedicated personal service ready to assist you with travel, dining, shopping, entertainment, securing coveted reservations, and special perks and privileges[@conciergeaspireelite].
- Take 3 rides, and get a $5 Lyft App credit every month with your Elite credit card[@lyftelite].
Peace of mind
- Purchase Assurance covers most purchases from damage or theft within 90 days of purchase up to $1,000[@purchase-assurance].
- Claim up to $800 if your cellphone is stolen or damaged using Cellular Wireless Telephone Protection[@certainrestrictionsbrandselite].
- Mastercard ID Theft Protection™[@theft-protection] and Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement provide support and expense reimbursement[@certainrestrictionsbrandselite] if your identity is compromised through identity fraud.
Things to know
What you'll need to apply
You must have an existing U.S. HSBC Premier checking account[@mastercardeliterelationship].
Important documents
Apply for an HSBC Elite credit card
Already a customer?
If you already have a U.S. HSBC Premier checking account, you can apply for an HSBC Elite credit card online now. If you are a Private Bank customer, please contact your Relationship Manager to apply[@premprivaterelqualelite].
New to HSBC
To apply for an HSBC Elite credit card, you must have an existing U.S. HSBC Premier checking account.