Global Private Banking Credit Card

All proofs of ID, including your:

• passport (this can be a copy if you live in the UAE)
• Emirates ID if you live in the UAE
• residence visa if you're a non-GCC national

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

• a utility bill
• tenancy agreement
• bank statements/other documents if you don't live in the UAE

You'll also need:

• proof of income
• an original labour card or work ID if you're female and sponsored by your father or husband, and live in the UAE
• an original trade licence if you're self-employed
• an original income transfer letter from your employer, if you’d like to transfer your salary to the account

We'll need to see proof of your identity, residency in the UAE and income before we can finalise your application. We'll contact you to arrange a face-to-face appointment at a time that suits you.

If you’re applying for a joint account, all the potential account holders will need to visit a branch with their documents.

We may ask for more information or documentation from you, so we can comply with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) This link will open in a new window and Common Reporting Standards (CRS)Common Reporting Standards (CRS) This link will open in a new window.

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.

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

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:

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:

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. Please refer to the Schedule of Services and Tariffs (PDF)Schedule of Services and Tariffs (PDF) This link will open in a new window for more details.

Enjoy peace of mind with complimentary insurance when you book trips with your Black or Global Private Banking card.

Travel inconvenience insurance

Get compensationGet compensation This link will open in a new window if things go wrong when you travel, like delayed or lost bags, delayed or cancelled flights and more.

If you have Schengen or other visa requirements, you can generate a letter onlinegenerate a letter online This link will open in a new window quickly and easily. Find out moreFind out more This link will open in a new window.

Medical cover

You'll get complimentary medical covermedical cover This link will open in a new window including personal accident, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation, medical emergency expenses and daily in-hospital cash benefit.

Rental collision and loss damage waiver

Get coveredGet covered This link will open in a new window for physical damage to the rental vehicles, plus loss of use, theft, and natural calamities, vehicle towing and vehicle drop off charges.

For more information, call your concierge on 800-0444-0899800-0444-0899 This link will open in a new window.