HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card
Become part of the movement, one that enables you to connect with communities beyond your postcodes.
HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card
With access to over 1,000 lounges worldwide1, the ability to earn 'Star Points' that can be redeemed for Frequent Flyer Points in your chosen Star Alliance airlines Frequent Flyer Program2. Recognising and rewarding your loyalty with a truly global network.
Exclusively for members who are Australian residents.
Key Benefits :
✔️ Enjoy the Welcome Offer
Fast track to Star Alliance Gold Status3 in year 1 of your account when you spend AUD$ 4,000 or more on eligible purchases4 in the first 90 days from card approval.
✔️ Star Alliance Status Privileges
Gain Star Alliance Silver Status5 after year 1 when you spend AUD $30,000 or more on eligible purchases in the previous year. Upgrade to Star Alliance5 Gold status each year when you spend AUD$ 60,000 or more6 on eligible purchases in a qualification year.
✔️ Uncapped Star Alliance Points earning potential7
Earn 1 Star Alliance Point per AUD$1 spent on eligible purchases in Australia and overseas up to AUD$ 3,000 per statement period7. Earn 0.5 Star Alliance Point per AUD$1 spent on eligible purchases thereafter7. The earning of Star Alliance Points is uncapped7. Star Alliance Points can be redeemed for Frequent Flyer Points / Miles in your chosen Star Alliance member airline Frequent Flyer Program.
Important Information
Credit provided by HSBC Bank Australia Limited ABN 48 006 434 162 Australian Credit Licence 232595. Offers available to new, approved HSBC credit cardholders. Fees, charges, terms, conditions and HSBC’s lending criteria applies to all credit cards issued by HSBC. Visit www.hsbc.com.au or call 1300 308 880. Interest rates are valid at the time of publication and are subject to change.
1 Lounge access extends to Star Alliance Member Airlines, Star Alliance-branded lounges and certain contract and program lounges when travelling on flights operated by Star Alliance Member Airlines. The right to lounge access for Star Alliance Gold customers is subject to the terms and conditions of Star Alliance Lounge Access Policy available here.
2 Conversion of Star Alliance Points to miles/points of participating Frequent Flyer Programs is based on a variable conversion rate. Applicable rate for each conversion transaction will be displayed at the time of the transaction on the Star Rewards online platform. Conversion limits per transaction apply. Conversions of Star Alliance Points to miles/points of participating Frequent Flyer Programs that you order are irreversible and may not be cancelled after they have been ordered. Additional Terms and Conditions apply.
3 To be eligible for Fast Track to Star Alliance Gold Status, you must apply and be approved for a new HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card and spend $4,000 on eligible purchases within the first 90 days from account opening. Star Alliance Gold status is granted through the corresponding status tier in the Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) of the participating Star Alliance Member Airline you nominate as your Status Airline through the Star Alliance Rewards Program. Refer to the Star Alliance Rewards Terms and Conditions for available status tiers and additional terms and conditions. Status will be granted within 30 days after reaching the qualifying spend of $4,000, provided that your account is active and not in arrears. Your status will be granted until the first anniversary of your account opening or earlier, if you qualify for a higher status with your selected Frequent Flyer Program by any means. You may not be able to receive Star Alliance Gold status with a participating Frequent Flyer Program if you already hold, by any means, an equivalent or higher status with that Program (more information available on the Star Alliance Rewards Terms and Conditions). You may only request status with one participating Frequent Flyer Program each time you qualify and may not switch Programs during the duration of that status. Any status granted under the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card is withdrawn immediately if you close your HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card account. Offer is limited to new applicants only. Existing HSBC customers transferring from another HSBC credit card or customers who have held a HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card within the last 18 months are ineligible for this offer.
4 Eligible purchases exclude interest free and other promotions, balance transfers, cash transfers, business expenses, cash advances, fees and charges, BPAY®, any disputed transactions and government fees and charges.
5 To qualify, you must spend at least AUD $30,000 for Star Alliance Silver and AUD $60,000 for Star Alliance Gold on eligible purchases using your HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card within a 12-month qualification period starting from the account opening date and any subsequent anniversaries thereafter. Refer to the HSBC Terms and Conditions for all relevant terms and conditions. Your status will be granted through the corresponding status tier in the Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) you nominate as your Status Airline. The start date of your status may differ depending on the Frequent Flyer Program you select and may not be until the next anniversary of the opening of your card account - more information is available here. Generally, your status will be granted for a period of at least 12 months, or less if, during that period, you qualify, by any means, for a higher status with the participating Frequent Flyer Program you chose to receive your status with. Exceptions apply, please refer to the Star Alliance Rewards Terms and Conditions. You may not be able to receive Star Alliance Silver or Star Alliance Gold Status with a participating Frequent Flyer Program if you already hold, by any means, an equivalent or higher status with that Program – please refer to the applicable rules here . You may only request status with one participating Frequent Flyer Program each time you qualify and may not switch Programs during the duration of that status, or any status earned in the same qualification year. Any status will only be granted if your account is active and not in arrears and will be withdrawn immediately if you close your HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card account. Additional Terms and Conditions apply under the Star Alliance Rewards Program. Benefits of Star Alliance Silver and Star Alliance Gold status available here and are subject to change.
6 Upon qualification under this option, these rules apply instead of those of the Fast Track to Star Alliance Gold welcome offer.
7 Earning Star Alliance Points: Star Alliance Points are earned in accordance with and are subject to HSBC Star Alliance Rewards Terms and Conditions. No points are earned on interest free and other promotions, balance transfers, cash transfers, business expenses, cash advances, fees and charges, any disputed transactions, BPAY® and any government fees or charges. Membership, and the earning and redemption of points is subject to the Star Alliance Rewards Terms and Conditions. Earn 1 Star Alliance Point per $1 spent up to $3,000 per statement period on eligible purchases made in Australia and overseas. Every $1 spent thereafter will earn 0.5 Star Alliance Points per statement period. The earning of Star Alliance Points is uncapped.
