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?

 

[Hubbins]

Question if someone can help it would be great And sorry for the silly question if the answer is No that is all I need.
Can I use the Star Alliance Gold Status to get access to lounge and luggage privileges when flying in united airlines but using points from Virgin for the flights ?

 

[knagelli]

Question if someone can help it would be great And sorry for the silly question if the answer is No that is all I need.
Can I use the Star Alliance Gold Status to get access to lounge and luggage privileges when flying in united airlines but using points from Virgin for the flights ?

As long as your ticket issued by a star alliance carrier ( United in this case) , you will be able to to use any *A benefits.

 

[Hubbins]

As long as your ticket issued by a star alliance carrier ( United in this case) , you will be able to to use any *A benefits.

Thanks Knagelli. Just to clarify I am using Velocity points for the flight on United Airlines and my Velocity Frquent Flyer will be on the ticket.

 

[elanshin]

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?

There's pros and cons to both. AC doesn't expire and has partnerships with other airlines like EK (they pay more miles than QF but less carrier charges). SQ being closer will have more benefits locally. Like spontaneous getaways.

I'd say there's no definitive answer on which is better.

Question if someone can help it would be great And sorry for the silly question if the answer is No that is all I need.
Can I use the Star Alliance Gold Status to get access to lounge and luggage privileges when flying in united airlines but using points from Virgin for the flights ?

I think you can link the FF after booking. Worst case can be done at check in desk.

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?

As i understand it services like b2bpay, yakpay etc all shouldn't be counted as cash advances - otherwise they'd have no business model. I doubt they'd care what card you used to pay, as long as it works.

The other strategy you could consider is AMEX MR. Yes it won't give you *A gold and you may need to work your way there again (or maybe ask SQ for a match?). It would give a lot more flexibility on who you can transfer the points to.