HSBC Star Alliance credit card in Australia

[djkelly69]

There was a UA 20k bonus points offer floating around after the AC one, but not sure if that is still on.

 

[yaz00000]

I've been approved for this card and need to select my Alliance. I'm torn between SQ and Air Canada. Are there any positives/negatives that I should consider between the two that I should consider please?

 

[Stone]

I'm trying to think of longer term strategies for status given the Velocity "enhancements".

I am a sole trader, currently without a dedicated credit card that I use solely for business purposes. From a book keeping perspective, it would make sense to separate things out.

I have a "service fee" that I pay each month as part of my business that I can only pay by bank transfer. If I used a service like Yak Pay for this payment, utilising this card to help meet the required spend to get Star Alliance Gold;
- would it be counted towards the spend threshold?
- would it be treated as a purchase or a cash advance?
- would they likely arc up as the only way you can use Yak Pay is if you have an ABN and this is a personal card?