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Head-to-head, 2026

HSBC Premier World Elite HSBC Premier World Mastercard

Annual fee, welcome offer, top earning categories, and key benefits — compared side-by-side using Perqt's catalog data.

Lower annual fee: HSBC Premier World Mastercard

HSBC

Premier World Elite

Annual fee
$495
Network
mastercard
Welcome value
—
Min spend
$2,000 / 3mo

Top earning rates

  • 3×Travel · HSBC Reward Program
  • 2×Dining · HSBC Reward Program
  • 2×Entertainment · HSBC Reward Program
  • 1×All other purchases · HSBC Reward Program

Key benefits

  • Mobile wallet compatibility · $0
Full HSBC Premier World Elite review

HSBC

Premier World Mastercard

Annual fee
$95
Network
mastercard
Welcome value
$625
Min spend
$4,000 / 3mo

Top earning rates

  • 2×Travel · HSBC Reward Points
  • 1×All other purchases · HSBC Reward Points

Key benefits

  • Security screening application fee credit · $85
  • Instacart+ membership and monthly order discount · $10
  • Lyft Take 3, Get $5 credit · $5
  • Monthly transit statement credit · $3
  • Rewards for Miles transfers · $0
Full HSBC Premier World Mastercard review

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