Star Alliance Credit Cards

Compare credit cards linked with Star Alliance, their features and perks, and make an informed decision.

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Updated 6 Nov 2025 |

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HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card

Rewards program

Star Alliance Rewards

Points per $1 spent

1 Star Alliance Point

Sign up bonus

N/A

Annual fee

$0.00 for 1st year

Details

Earn 1 Star Alliance Point per $1 on eligible purchases (capped at $3,000 per statement period), then 0.5 points per $1 thereafter.
Pay no annual fee in the first year ($499 p.a. thereafter).
Reach Star Alliance Gold Status by spending $4,000 or more on eligible purchases within the first 90 days of account opening.
Gold Status grants you benefits like Priority Airport Check-in, Priority Baggage Handling, Priority Boarding, Airport Lounge Access, Extra Baggage Allowance, and more.

Pros & cons

Pros

0% p.a. on balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% balance transfer fee.
Offers 0% interest for 6 months on flight bookings.
Use or convert your Star Alliance points with major frequent flyer programs from participating airlines.
Includes complimentary travel insurance with Rental Vehicle Excess Insurance in Australia and Transit Accident Insurance.
Plus Extended Warranty and Purchase Protection insurance.
Get a free Frequent Values™ membership, which gives you access to 4,500 promos at select stores, restaurants, hotels, and family attractions.
Enrol family members as additional cardholders at no extra cost.
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

The $3,000 monthly spend threshold can feel restrictive, even though there’s no cap on earning potential.
The annual fee reverts to $499 after the initial year.
To maintain Gold member status after the first year, you’ll need to spend at least $60,000 annually. This can be ideal for frequent travelers and high spenders.
A 3% foreign transaction fee applies to purchases made overseas.

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