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HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard
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HSBCUnited Kingdom

HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard

Annual Fee
£290/ year

Premium travel card with accelerated miles and airport fast track.

This credit card includes airport lounge access through participating lounge programs. Access eligibility, guest policies, and lounge availability vary by airport and may change over time. Credit card lounge access is not guaranteed and may be subject to capacity limits or restrictions. Learn how credit cards provide lounge access. In summary, lounge access depends on your card, the lounge network, and the specific airport. Learn more about airport lounges.

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The Good

  • 60,000 Points Welcome Bonus (Spend £3k in 90 days)
  • Unlimited Priority Pass (Primary + Supps)
  • Airport Fast Track (Selected UK Airports)
  • High Earn Rate: 1.5 miles per £1

The Bad

  • High Annual Fee £290
  • No Free Guest Access for Lounges
  • Foreign Exchange Fee 2.99%
  • Strict Eligibility (HSBC Premier)

Lounge Access

1 lounge network included

Guest Policy

Unlimited (Primary & Supps). No free guests.

Purchase APR

Representative 100.2% APR (variable)

Credit Score

Excellent (HSBC Premier)

Is the annual fee worth it for you?

Set how often you would use a lounge and what one visit is worth to you. We compare that against this card's real £290 annual fee. This counts lounge value only, not credits, points, or other perks.

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Starting point is a typical day-pass or guest fee. Adjust to match the airports you use.

Estimated lounge value
£320/yr
Annual fee
£290/yr
Net for your usage
+£30

At £40 per visit, you cover the fee at about 8 visits per year. This card opens 339 lounges we track.

Estimate only, not financial advice. It uses values you enter and excludes statement credits, points, taxes, and guest fees. Lounge access and day-pass prices change; verify with the issuer and lounge before you rely on these numbers.

Lounge Networks

1 Included
Priority Pass
Included

Additional Travel Perks

40,000 Reward Points Welcome Bonus (Spend £2k in 90 days)
Fast Track Security (Gatwick, Luton, Newcastle, etc.)
Earn 1.5 miles/£1 (Sterling) & 2 miles/£1 (Overseas)
10% discount on selected Expedia hotels

Lounges HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard Opens

339 lounges tracked across 172 airports, derived from this card's network coverage.

View all 339 lounges

Showing top 12 airports by lounge count. 160 more airports also have at least one lounge this card opens.

Coverage is derived from the lounge networks listed on this card and the lounges AirportLounge.com tracks. Specific lounge access can change without notice; verify on the operator's app or site before you travel.

*Card information is accurate as of 2026. Annual fees and benefits are subject to change by the issuer. Please verify all terms and conditions on the issuer's website before applying.

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