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Card Overview
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.
Card-Smart Tips & Advice
- Good credit needed
- HSBC will usually pull your Equifax credit report
- You can check your application status by calling 1 860 108 7788
- If declined you can call 1 866 574 4421 to be reconsidered
Balance Transfer Terms
- 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
Card Details And Benefits
- No Foreign Transaction Fee
- Auto Rental Collision Insurance
- Travel Accident Insurance
