HSBC Low Rate Credit Card

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HSBC Low Rate Credit Card

Balance transfer

12 months at 0% p.a.

Purchase rate

12.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

Up to 55 days on purchases

Annual fee

$99.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • The low ongoing purchase rate of 12.99% p.a. helps you save on interest costs.
  • 0% p.a. for 12 months on balance transfers with a 2% fee.
  • With no foreign transaction fees, this card is a great choice for online and international purchases.
  • Includes complimentary domestic travel insurance.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Get a free Frequent Values™ membership, which gives you access to 4,500 promos at select stores, restaurants, hotels, and family attractions.
  • Gives you access to offers from 27,000 local and global retail partners through HSBC’s home&Away Privilege Program.
  • The credit limit starts at $1,000.
  • Get up to Up to 55 interest-free days.
  • This card is compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Take control of your card with the HSBC Australia app

Cons

  • As a low-rate card, this option doesn’t include a rewards program.
  • There’s no first-year waiver on the $99 annual fee.
  • Complimentary international travel insurance is not included, which is typical for a low-rate card.
  • There is a 2% balance transfer fee.
  • Plus, balance transfers revert to the high cash advance rate of 25.99% p.a.

About this credit card

Basics

Card usage

Apple Pay Enabled
Yes
Card Type
Visa
Gambling Transactions Allowed
No
Samsung Pay Enabled
No

Eligibility

Joint Application Accepted
No
Minimum Age
18 years
Minimum Credit Rating
Good, Very Good, Excellent
Minimum Income
$40,000.00
Temporary Residents Accepted
Yes

Additional cardholders

Additional Cardholders
9
Additional Card Fee Ongoing
$0.00

Credit limits

Minimum Credit Limit
$1,000.00
Maximum Credit Limit
N/A

Repayments

Interest Charged From
Purchase date
Interest Free Period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Minimum Repayment Percentage
3%

Balance transfers

Balance transfer offer

Balance Transfer Rate
0%
Balance Transfer Period
12 months
Balance Transfer Fee Percentage
2%

Balance transfer conditions

Balance Transfer From Personal Loan
No
Balance Transfer Limit Percentage
90%
Balance Transfer Revert Rate
21.99%

Rates, fees, charges

Cash advances

Cash Advance Rate
25.99% p.a.
Cash Advance Fee
$4.00
Cash Advance Fee Percentage
3%
Cash Advance Fee Threshold
N/A

Purchases

Purchase Rate Introductory Offer
N/A
Purchase Rate Introductory Period
N/A
Purchase Rate Ongoing
12.99% p.a.

Account fees

Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Annual Fee Ongoing
$99.00
Dishonour Fee
$30.00
Duplicate Statement Fee
$8.00
Foreign Exchange Fee Percentage
0%
Late Payment Fee
$30.00

Rewards

Rewards program basics

Rewards Program
N/A
Rewards Program Annual Fee Initial Year
N/A
Rewards Points Expiry
N/A

Rewards points per $1 spent

Domestic Rewards Points Earn Rate
N/A
Government Rewards Points Earn Rate
N/A
Overseas Rewards Points Earn Rate
N/A

Additional perks

Insurance

Cardholder's Domestic Hotel Burglary Insurance
No
Cardholder's Extended Warranty Insurance
No
Cardholder's International Travel Insurance
No
Cardholder's Interstate Flight Inconvenience
Yes
Cardholder's Personal Item Theft Cover
No
Cardholder's Price Protection Insurance
No
Cardholder's Purchase Protection Insurance
No
Cardholder's Refund Protection
No
Cardholder's Transport Accident Insurance
No

Travel and lifestyle

Airport Lounge Access Included
No
Concierge Service Included
No
Complimentary Flight Voucher Included
No
Complimentary QFF Membership Included
No

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