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Earn rewards every time you spend

With the HSBC Advance Credit Card, you’re never far from a reward. Collect Air Miles every time you spend and get a host of travel, lifestyle and dining benefits. Just for Advance customers.

To apply, you'll need to have an Advance Account.

Rates

Cash withdrawals and purchases

44.28% APR (fixed)[@aproverduepayments]

Annual fee

AED 0

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Get up to AED 800 cashback

Enjoy AED 600 when you apply for selected credit cards, plus AED 100 the first time you use your card in your mobile wallet, and AED 100 when you apply for your first supplementary card and use it for one transaction.

Eligibility criteria and Terms and conditions apply (PDF, 161 KB). Offer valid from 1 May to 31 December 2024 inclusive.

Why get an Advance Credit Card?

Earn rewards on all your spends

Spend anytime, anywhere and earn 1 Air Mile for every AED 1 you spend on your credit card.

Purchase protection

Shop confidently knowing your purchases are protected for up to 90 days in case of theft or damage, and covered for up to USD 5,000 a year (up to 2,000 per claim)[@purchaseprotectionadvance].

Interest free days

Enjoy no interest on purchases for up to 56 days when you pay your monthly balance in full.

Careem Plus

Get a complimentary 12-month Careem Plus subscription. Simply add and use your HSBC credit card on the Careem app.

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Enjoy more of the things you love

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Travel the world for less

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Complimentary airport lounge access

Enjoy unlimited complimentary access to selected airport lounges worldwide with the Mastercard Travel Pass app. You can add guests for USD 32 each.

Download the Mastercard Travel Pass app and register your HSBC credit card
See the lounges near you, and whether they offer complimentary access
Once you choose a lounge, book your visit to generate a QR code
Present the app QR code or your membership number to access the lounge

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Your Advance card also comes with

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Get 20% off your next car rental with Avis and a complimentary upgrade with every rental, worldwide.

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Digital cards

Add your HSBC UAE cards to your digital wallet for instant contactless purchases. You don't even need to wait for them to be delivered - just access your card details in the HSBC UAE app.

Things to know

Who can apply?

You can apply for an Advance Credit Card if you:

have an Advance Account
are aged between 21 and 65
live in the UAE

All proofs of ID, including your:

passport
Emirates ID
residence visa if you're a non-GCC national

Proof you're a UAE resident. Choose one of the following:

a tenancy agreement or EJARI
title deeds if you’re a homeowner
a utility bill no more than 2 months old

All proofs of income, including:

the last 2 bank statements from the account your salary is paid into, or 2 salary credits into your HSBC account
a salary certificate from your employer issued in the last month

If you're applying for an additional card, you'll also need to provide the passport and Emirates ID information for the additional cardholder.

Once you've been accepted, we'll also ask for a security cheque in the value of 120% of your credit facility.

Extra cardholders will usually enjoy the same benefits as you. We'll let you know when that's not the case.

If you do not meet the repayments/payments on your loan/financing, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating, which may limit your ability to access financing in the future.

Get started

New to HSBC?

Check your eligibility online and get an approval in principle in just 5 minutes.

Once we've approved your application, your card could be with you within 24 hours.

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Already an HSBC customer?

Apply for your card in minutes in the HSBC UAE app. Just open the app, scroll to 'Products & services', then select 'Apply for credit card'.

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Apply via callback

Request a callback and a member of our team will help you to apply for your card.

We'll get back to you during working hours, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:30. If you contact us outside these times, we aim to get back to you on the next working day. We may record calls to help improve our service to you.

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Frequently asked questions

You can pay your credit card at an HSBC branch or ATM:

by cheque
online with HSBC or another bank
with mobile or phone banking if you have an account with us

Yes, you can pay your credit card using a Flexi instalment or cash instalment plan.

A Flexi instalment plan lets you convert big purchases you make with your credit card into smaller monthly payments. This option offers:

low interest rates
no processing or early repayment fees
the option to spread costs over 3 to 36 months

Apply for a plan on every eligible purchase in the HSBC UAE app.

A cash instalment plan lets you access cash up to your credit limit. You can apply online or by phone for competitive rates, with no need for proof of income.

You can also transfer balances from other credit cards in the UAE to your HSBC Credit Card and:

save on interest
enjoy competitive pricing
get control of your finances by consolidating and repaying your balances more easily

You can apply in online banking, by calling us or by using the instructions we send you. We'll call you within 2 working days.

A Balance Transfer fee applies. Pleese refer to the Schedule of Services and Tariffs for more details.

Additional information

We've described the benefits and features of this card on this page. However, we may change these at any time at our discretion. We'll try and let you know about any changes, either before the change or shortly afterwards.

Earn rewards every time you spend

Rates

Get up to AED 800 cashback

Why get an Advance Credit Card?

Earn rewards on all your spends

Purchase protection

Interest free days

Careem Plus

Discover more Advance features

Enjoy more of the things you love

Travel the world for less

Complimentary airport lounge access

Your Advance card also comes with

Things to know

Who can apply?

Documents you'll need

Additional cardholders

Important documents

Get started

New to HSBC?

Already an HSBC customer?

Other ways to apply

Frequently asked questions

How do I pay my credit card?

Are there payment plans available?

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