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The HSBC Gold Master card has benefits fit for travel with a no fee for foreign transactions, auto collision damage waiver, and travel accident insurance. It’s a $0 annual fee, but you get no rewards on all purchases.
- Credit: Good credit needed
- Credit bureau: HSBC will usually pull your Equifax credit report
- Check application status: You can check your application status by calling 1 860 108 7788
- Reconsideration: If declined you can call 1 866 574 4421 to be reconsidered
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Credit limit range $6,000-$6,000
Avg. Credit limit$6,000
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- Balance Transfer Fee: 4% or $10, whichever is greater.
- To receive the intro APR offer, transfers must be completed within the first 60 after account opening.
- You cannot transfer balances from other credit card that are issued by HSBC.
- Beware: If you make a late payment then a penalty APR may apply and you may lose the Intro APR offer
Worldwide secondary coverage for collision damage and theft for rentals up to 31 days. Covers vehicle with MSRP up to $50,000.
Get coverage if you, G-d forbid, die in an accident while traveling or lose a limb, sight, speech, or hearing (on common carriers). Receive up to $1,000,000 in compensation.