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HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada

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HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
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LAcdc1001 on 29/09/2023 - 09:31 aircanada.com (17876 clicks)
Last edited 07/02/2024 - 06:58 by 3 other users

Fast track to Star Alliance Gold Status when you spend $4,000 or more on eligible purchases in the first 90 days from account opening.

Airline Perks
Enjoy premium 50K Status perks when you select Aeroplan as your status airline such as priority check in, extra baggage allowance, and cabin class upgrade credits.

NB: Your Aeroplan Elite status will be valid for the remainder of the current calendar year and next calendar year.

Annual Fee
Save with a $0 annual fee in the first year ($450 thereafter).

Short summary of Gold Status eligibility & existing HSBC customers waiting period — thanks to Acdc1001. Please carefully check the Terms & Conditions on Air Canada's web page.

Mod: Helpful info after signup.

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    • ozeone on 01/09/2024 - 22:57

      50k points received 29/08/2024

  • xers on 31/07/2024 - 10:15

    Received my 50000 points today, exactly 6 weeks after getting my Gold status (19/06).

  • UberIsCool on 06/08/2024 - 06:28

    Doesn’t look like this offer is available anymore?

  • UberIsCool on 06/08/2024 - 09:18

    There are no sign up points anymore, can this post be marked as expired

  • yht on 06/08/2024 - 16:24

    Came late to the party, without having to read the whole 15 pages of comments, can anyone please confirm whether paying rego, council rate will be eligible for the minimum spend requirement please ?

    • 76F on 06/08/2024 - 17:47

      I usually pay it through Zip BPAY or Sniip to be safe.

      • yht on 06/08/2024 - 17:48

        cheers

  • yht on 06/08/2024 - 17:56

    Oh dear, quickly applied and just notice that the offer is now for 50k status rather than 50 points. Conditionally approve. Should I cancel the application ?

    • yeahyeah on 06/08/2024 - 18:00

      The offer was for 50k status AND 50k points, but the points offer ended early June

      • yht on 06/08/2024 - 18:37

        I just applied today

        • UberIsCool on 08/08/2024 - 10:05

          are the points available or not? If not this post needs to be updated and the mods didn’t

          • yht on 08/08/2024 - 10:14

            @UberIsCool: No more. But if you apply from Pointhacks, looks like they are now giving 20,000 miles, which is not good for me as they have approved my application. I think I will close it as status is no use for me.

            • UberIsCool on 08/08/2024 - 10:24

              @yht: Thank you but I can’t see this

            • xers on 08/08/2024 - 11:44

              @yht: I don't think you need to specifically click through Pointhacks. It's advertised on United Website as well. Similar to this deal, you just need to select United MileagePlus as your status airline in your Star Alliance Rewards portal.

              • UberIsCool on 08/08/2024 - 11:56

                @xers: That link shows you don’t get Star Alliance Gold if you choose United so it’s not the same thing. I want points AND star alliance Gold

                • xers on 08/08/2024 - 12:53

                  @UberIsCool: Where does it say you can't get Star Alliance Gold if you selected United?

                  Everyone who signs up for this card and meets the spending requirements get Star Alliance Gold. You then select a status Airlines and get granted the equivalent status upgrade from that Airline. If you selected United then you get 20,000 United miles on top of that. It's the exact same way it worked with Aeroplan.

                  • UberIsCool on 08/08/2024 - 14:28

                    @xers: What’s this mean then: Please note: customers who select Star Alliance Points instead of Star Alliance Gold Status are ineligible for this offer.

                    • xers on 08/08/2024 - 14:34

                      @UberIsCool: Read it again, it means exactly what it means. Star Alliance Points, not Star Alliance Gold. Nothing stopping you getting both Star Alliance Gold status (which also gives you United MileagePlus when you nominate United as your airline) and 20,000 United miles.

                      Star Alliance points and United miles are 2 completely different things.

                      • UberIsCool on 08/08/2024 - 15:01

                        @xers: If this is true then I suppose that's something, if you were to fly United. Can those miles be used for another airline or something else in Australia?

                        • xers on 08/08/2024 - 15:23
                          +1

                          @UberIsCool: Yea you can book with any Star Alliance airlines. Not a very good deal compared to the Aeroplan deal though. See my comment here for an example comparison.

  • peuwayaqdq on 08/08/2024 - 17:10

    I am confused is the Star Alliance Gold Status and Aeroplan 50K Status are two different things with their own benefits? Or does it just mean that I can achieve the Star Alliance Gold Status through Areoplan 50K status?

    • yeahyeah on 08/08/2024 - 17:53
      +1

      Basically the same thing. Aeroplan 50k Status gives you Star Alliance Gold status, with Star Alliance Gold benefits across Star Alliance airlines

      • peuwayaqdq on 08/08/2024 - 19:26

        @yeahyeah thanks for clarifying.

      • alex123711 on 09/08/2024 - 14:40

        I'm a bit confused, how do you actually get the star alliance gold status? I believe you have to spend 50k on the card per year to achieve it?

        • yeahyeah on 09/08/2024 - 17:28

          $4k spend is the current offer to get gold status. Maybe thats just in first year though, and not ongoing.

  • alex123711 on 09/08/2024 - 14:40

    I'm a bit confused, how do you actually get the star alliance gold status? I believe you have to spend 50k on the card per year to achieve it?

  • Skux on 09/08/2024 - 15:56

    My renewal is coming up on 15th Oct, but my flight is booked 17 Nov.
    Anyone know if HSBC does pro-rata refund for annual fee?

    • blue21 on 23/08/2024 - 13:20

      are you worried about your flight being cancelled or being denied lounge access?

  • peuwayaqdq on 10/08/2024 - 07:26

    Lodged my application few days ago and received an email asking me to send copy of salary in the morning. I did straightaway. But I found that they sent another email this morning around 3am asking for the same, though the emails are different. The first one was from [email protected] and the second one is from [email protected].

    Both providing the same method to upload the document. So I think both of them are legit. I am just curious my their system didn't know that I have uploaded the document. Has this happened to anyone?

    I also missed a call from their application team yesterday, leaving a voice mail and I didn't catch the phone number that they said I can return the call. Trying to call the 1300 number and was told they're experiencing high number of calls, so I hang up because I thought it was just they need my copy of salary.

    • peuwayaqdq on 13/08/2024 - 21:21

      Updates: I got the approval email yesterday and got the Star Alliance email today.

      I haven't received my card yet but how do I request for a secondary card (holder)? I don't notice any question about secondary card holder.

  • alex123711 on 11/08/2024 - 13:38

    What's the best way to use the aeroplan 50k?

  • alex123711 on 11/08/2024 - 13:40

    Do you keep the aeroplan 50k status if you cancel the HSBC card?

  • Tevada on 14/08/2024 - 15:06

    Hi All is the 50k bonus point through aeroplan still running? i just got my credit card approved today but the post said this is expired.

    • yeahyeah on 14/08/2024 - 19:23
      +1

      The 50k point bonus has been over since June (i think you needed to be approved by the 3rd). Since then the offer has just been Air Canada 50K elite status. Which is exactly what it says when you click on the link.

      • Tevada on 14/08/2024 - 20:17

        Thanks. Woops miss this part. Guess ill go with krisflyer then

  • mathemagician on 16/08/2024 - 16:15

    I just received my Air Canada Star Alliance Gold card, after being granted Gold mid June this year. However, it says on the card it's valid until 31 Dec 2024. I assume that should be 31 Dec 2025?

    Not sure whether to contact Star Alliance or Air Canada now.

    • yeahyeah on 16/08/2024 - 21:45

      What does your online account say?

      • mathemagician on 16/08/2024 - 23:31
        +1

        Good point. It says 31 Dec 2025, phew. Guess I'll just use the app and ignore the card!

        • mshark on 28/08/2024 - 21:55

          Can anyone confirm if you close the card you loose the status and benefits?

  • cdc123 on 18/08/2024 - 10:07

    Grrrr, so applied and met the $4000 minimum spend requirement 18 June. Air Canada confirmed Gold 50K status 3 July. However, 8 weeks have passed and still no 50,0000 bonus points. I have seen others had trouble with this earlier in the promotion. I distinctly remember clicking on the offer through the HSBC landing page for the offer, but it appears the promotion is separate to the card and points credited by Air Canada? Could anybody provide the best place to direct my complaint to, Air Canada or HSBC?

    • Seeker888 on 22/08/2024 - 10:12

      I’m around similar timing to you and still waiting too if that gives any comfort

  • bawlingonabudget on 22/08/2024 - 14:29

    Out of curiosity, I'm about to enter my 2nd year on this card (reached the 60k spend).

    Is there much difference if I decide to switch from Air Canada FF to KrisFlyer?

    Does anyone have any insight into this?

  • bargrin on 22/08/2024 - 17:08

    Dropping this link here to OzB poll for this with card:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/862551

  • Tevada on 22/08/2024 - 17:37

    Hi All, for the $4k qualifying spend, it excludes 'Government fee and charges'. These always confused me, I know ATO cis a clear cut under the 'government' category but what about i) council rate, ii) property/land tax and iii) utilities?

    • bargrin on 23/08/2024 - 11:37

      I find good way around this uncertinity is to use sites like sniip, so they make the Govt payment for you after you pay them the amount plug a margin like 1 or 2%.

      I dont use Sniip all the time only when I want credit/points for an ATO/Gov payment

  • alex123711 on 23/08/2024 - 22:54

    Does the Aeroplan 50k status/ star alliance gold status get you lounge virgin lounge access? Can't really find any definitive info, it says possibly depends on which airline you are flying on?

  • hellwolf on 24/08/2024 - 07:19
    +1

    If you are flying Virgin Australia you can use your Aeroplan 50k status to enter Virgin Australia lounges with one guest. I just show them my card or app.

  • hoaemhuff on 30/08/2024 - 11:42

    do you know if the Aeroplan Point bonus will disappear if I cancel the card?

    • hellwolf on 30/08/2024 - 11:58

      I hope they don't as I'm planning to cancel my card in the next month or two and am not planning on using the 50,000 Aeroplan points until December at the earliest. They shouldn't disappear as they are associated with the frequent flyer account.

      • hoaemhuff on 30/08/2024 - 12:08

        That's what I hope too.

        Do you mind letting me know how it goes in December? I will be in touch !

        • hellwolf on 30/08/2024 - 12:12

          Sure thing. I presume it will be the same as cancelling a card that earns Velocity or Qantas points, the credit card gets cancelled but the frequent flyer membership remains and the points stay in the frequent flyer account.

  • yeahyeah on 01/09/2024 - 23:45

    Datapoints from me:
    Approved 27 May
    50k Status updated in Air Canada app about 17 July (maybe a week after i actually hit $4k spend)
    Status confirmed via email 18 July
    50k bonus points landed approx 28 Aug

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