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2.94
Based on 116 reviews, last reviewed 16th Sep 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

The service is good. The service is good. I do not like the way they in branch business is done in public in the foyer. It feels scruffy, impersonal and not secure Reviewed on: 15th September 2025
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WLG

Latest lowest rating:

1

Not the simplest of credit cards Difficult to activate. Difficult to make on line payments. Just difficult all round, and no high street branch for 20 miles.. I've cut mine up. Reviewed on: 16th September 2025
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About this product

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.

HSBC Purchase Plus credit card reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used HSBC before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

HSBC Credit card reviews (116)

Review of the HSBC, Credit card:

The best bank

5
Maybe the most trusted, safety and reliable bank. Their staff is very competent and polite especially in the Walthamstow branch in London they helped me a lot! Thanks Reviewed on: 10th March 2023
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Valeri Bozhilov

Dont avail any of HSBC service

1
HSBC is the worst bank that I have ever come across. The credit card department is useless and hopeless. I have logged couple of complaints on 14th Aug and till now (24th Aug) no communication even if I have chased them 6-8 times with 45 mins discussion each time. Every time, I received false commitment from CC folks, their manager and next level manager as well. It such pathetic situation. DONT ever…ever. and ever go for their service .. be it credit card or account opening or anything else Reviewed on: 24th August 2018
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Gyana

HSBC credit card

5
Conducted a thorough application process to determine if the credit card (to be used for a balance transfer) was affordable before approving. Good customer experience so far. Reviewed on: 4th April 2018
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Victoria Ingamells

no problems

5
Excellent service again from HSBC. Reviewed on: 9th February 2018
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thokem

no problems

5
Excellent service as usual from HSBC....any queries sorted very quickly and smoothly Reviewed on: 9th February 2018
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thokem

Easy and quick

5
Very easy and quick decision I would highly recommend Reviewed on: 7th January 2018
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Louis Young

High limit

5
They offer me 3x higher limit than my previous credit card Reviewed on: 4th January 2018
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Adhy Basmoro

Being a customer over 45 years I have never encountered any problem with the bank

5
Th staff have always been very courteous, friendly and helpful. Whenever I needed any advice or help, they were ready to help. Reviewed on: 21st July 2017
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Anonymous

Not too good I suppose

2
When I had an issue with my credit card some months ago, I tried to call many times and no one ever respond. Later on whenever I call just as I am about to connect to advisor the call fails. The customer service could be better. Reviewed on: 13th July 2017
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Evgenia Barton

Charged after explaining money troubles

1
I had a credit card and they said they would help me sort a payment plan after I lost my job and couldn't afford repayments, a week later they slapped penalty charges on and sent it to bailiffs who added even more Charges, putting me in further money problems Reviewed on: 15th June 2017
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Michael matthews

Excellent rates

5
I've had a credit card with Hsbc for the past year. I have been very pleased with the rates. I've also been pleased with the service I have received when dealing with HSBC. Reviewed on: 11th June 2017
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