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HSBC Premier Credit Card

Rewards card from HSBC UAE.

HSBC UAE HSBC Premier Credit Card
View on HSBC site Details checked 21 Oct 2026 against HSBC's own page
Annual fee
Free for life

No annual fee. You need an HSBC Premier account.

Minimum monthly salary
Not published
Welcome bonus
330,000 Points (worth up to AED 2,350) (use the card, add it to a mobile wallet, get a supplementary card and make a non-AED purchase).

Our take

A free card for HSBC Premier customers earning 1 point per AED, with a large welcome bonus.

Good for

HSBC Premier clients.

Watch out for

Only for Premier customers.

Written by the MoneyVS team from HSBC UAE's published terms. Not personal advice.

What you need

Minimum salaryNot published by the bank
Who can applyPriority / Premier clients
Welcome bonus330,000 Points (worth up to AED 2,350)Use the card, add it to a mobile wallet, get a supplementary card and make a non-AED purchase
Perk spend ruleBuy 1 get 1 cinema ticketsAED 6,000 card spend that month

Taken from HSBC UAE's own page. Spend rules usually count retail purchases only, not cash, bills or government payments, unless the bank says otherwise.

What you earn

  • 1 Point per AED on all spend
  • Up to 50% off dining with Zomato Gold

Included benefits

  • Airport lounges
  • Cinema offers

Many benefits need a minimum monthly spend or app registration. Check the bank's terms.

HSBC Premier: common questions

What salary do I need for the HSBC Premier?

HSBC UAE doesn't publish a minimum salary for this card. Check with the bank before you apply.

Does the HSBC Premier have an annual fee?

No. The bank says it is free for life.

How do I get the HSBC Premier welcome bonus?

330,000 Points (worth up to AED 2,350): use the card, add it to a mobile wallet, get a supplementary card and make a non-AED purchase.

Who can apply for the HSBC Premier?

Priority / Premier clients.

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