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The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card is your ticket to Star Alliance Gold and earning airline miles with seven member carriers.

There’s now a way you can earn Star Alliance Gold by spending on an Australian credit card. Earning points in overseas programs like Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus also just got easier.

HSBC Rewards Plus is your ticket to earning Velocity Points on eligible HSBC credit card spends. But the options get even greater for top-tier Premier cardholders, with Cathay and KrisFlyer added to the mix.

HSBC breaks the mould with an innovative new Star Alliance credit card. Earn Star Alliance points for every dollar spent, and unlock a fast-track to Star Alliance Gold in the first year.

HSBC Platinum Qantas earn decent Qantas Points on eligible spend up to $120,000 per 12 month period and comes with a $399 p.a. ongoing annual fee.

HSBC has joined the growing prepaid travel card market with the Everyday Global Account and gives consumers an edge with no overseas transaction or ATM withdrawal fees.

Both new and existing HSBC credit cardholders can earn bonus Qantas or Rewards Points on purchases until 31 December, with a simple SMS needed to register for the promotion.