HSBC Star Alliance credit card in Australia

[Mark3000]

Definitely 60k. It should be stated in your HSBC Bank statement.

Sorry, my bad, yes 60K. It crossed over the 60K line on the statement early September, so it has been 7 weeks now. Is there anything I need to do or does it automatically happen after a long delay? Thanks for your help

 

[N860CR]

Sorry, my bad, yes 60K. It crossed over the 60K line on the statement early September, so it has been 7 weeks now. Is there anything I need to do or does it automatically happen after a long delay? Thanks for your help

Is this for status renewal? Or the initial status upgrade?

 

[Mark3000]

Is this for status renewal? Or the initial status upgrade?

This is for subsequent years after spending 60K. in the year, not the initial Gold after card approval.

 

[N860CR]

This is for subsequent years after spending 60K. in the year, not the initial Gold after card approval.

Interesting. I’ll tick over this in about 2 weeks. Will report back on how long it takes

 

[SOPOOR]

Admittedly i am utterly confused by the whole 3 way relationship of hsbc, star and aeroplan.

I cancelled my card last week. Out of curisoity, But i reached the 50k or 60k spend like 2 months ago, shouldnt my status have been extended by another 12 months?

As of now its still showing as end of 2024 (i thought status was cancelled upon card cancelaltion)

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Admittedly i am utterly confused by the whole 3 way relationship of hsbc, star and aeroplan.

I cancelled my card last week. Out of curisoity, But i reached the 50k or 60k spend like 2 months ago, shouldnt my status have been extended by another 12 months?

As of now its still showing as end of 2024 (i thought status was cancelled upon card cancelaltion)

Maybe they extend it on your anniversary date? Ie, in lieu of your annual fee, they see the 60k spend, and notify Aeroplan accordingly? It might not be ‘rolling’ like QF/VA etc.

 

[SOPOOR]

Maybe they extend it on your anniversary date? Ie, in lieu of your annual fee, they see the 60k spend, and notify Aeroplan accordingly? It might not be ‘rolling’ like QF/VA etc.

Yeah that sounds very likely

Very surprised as i saw some ppl who had their status cancelled the day of cancellation

 

[BJReplay]

I read a few posts that seem to suggest the star alliance account with the points remain open even though the card itself is closed?

That's really interesting - I just checked the T&Cs, as I am about to cancel - and the T&Cs clearly say that the Star Alliance Rewards program depends on you holding the HSBC card.

We reserve the right, in our discretion, to suspend for such period as we consider appropriate and/or to permanently terminate your membership in the Program if:

1. You stop being a holder of the Card

I am thinking that I will transfer anyway, rather than risk losing all my points.

 

[nightelves]

I'm still rocking my gold status after cancelling the credit card for 3 weeks now. Anyone experiencing the same thing?

 

[timmy1234]

I'm still rocking my gold status after cancelling the credit card for 3 weeks now. Anyone experiencing the same thing?

Which Star alliance partner did you chose and when was your anniversary date?

 

[SOPOOR]

I seem to still have status, and it appears i have 3 -6 guest passes that are trasnferrable. Am i able to donate them?

 

[Dave G]

Awwww.... and I'm red
Where do I look to see if I have any guest passes - I cant see link on the aeroplan webpage ?

 

[flyingmachine]

Hmm.. called HSBC credit card and they flatly said they never ever waive annual fees

 

[timmy1234]

Hmm.. called HSBC credit card and they flatly said they never ever waive annual fees

Do they have a cooling of period i.e. They waive the annual fee if X days have past since the time the annual fee has hit the account like amex does?
When does the annual fee hit the account - is it exactly 365/366 days from the time the account is opened or aligned to the monthly billing cycle day of the month?