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Rating: 3.48 (114 reviews)

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2.99

Based on 114 reviews, last reviewed 4th Aug 2025

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Latest highest rating:

4

Good credit card, good 0% balance transfer deal. Good credit card, good 0% balance transfer deal. paper statements are good and app is also good Reviewed on: 19th April 2025

Latest lowest rating:

2

HSBC Card - no payment controls.. risky card to have Watch out for HSBC credit cards. I got one for the first time last week. They assigned me a credit limit of 3x my monthly salary and never informed me... Read more Reviewed on: 4th August 2025

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With the HSBC Purchase Plus credit card, you can get a period of interest free purchases and balance transfers.

There's no annual fee for the Purchase Plus credit card. You can use your card in all countries and regions supported by the Visa and Mastercard networks. Fees apply, and non-HSBC cash machines may also charge a fee.

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HSBC Credit card reviews (114)

Global card

Simple’s and I do like simple. Perfect for when going abroad Reviewed on: 22nd August 2023

Accessible Student Credit Card

The ability to get a credit card along with a student bank account has allowed me to start building my credit history and score. Reviewed on: 11th June 2023

Good Reputable Company with clear terms and conditions.

Good Reputable Company with clear terms and conditions. Reviewed on: 3rd June 2023

Purchase Credit Card

If you're looking for a smart financial option, I highly recommend getting a Purchase Plus Credit Card Account. With 20 months of interest-free payments, I was able to book a family vacation for this year's holiday without worrying about paying extra interest rates. It helped me stay within my budget and made my vacation planning stress-free. Reviewed on: 1st June 2023

Enables students to gain a credit card

Excellent that HSBC offers students the opportunity to gain a credit card, enabling them to boost there credit score whilst still studying. Reviewed on: 31st May 2023

Good website and mobile app

Website and mobile app very user friendly. Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

HSBC Unhelpful to clients

Difficult to contact with correct departments and not very understanding when having difficulties in paying Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Very good

Been with them for 4 years and can't complain Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Reliable Credit Card

The HSBC Credit card is reliable and any customer service issues are always handled with care. Reviewed on: 8th April 2023

10

Very good money rates fee I recomand Reviewed on: 5th April 2023

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