Emirates Skywards has joined forces with HSBC Bank Middle East to unveil a new range of cobranded credit cards in the UAE. Available in two variants, the Signature and the Infinite, the HSBC Emirates Skywards Credit Cards will provide over 23 million UAE members the opportunity to accumulate more Skywards Miles on travel, lifestyle purchases, and everyday spending. Additionally, these cards will grant access to exclusive lifestyle experiences around the globe.
One of the key features of the HSBC Emirates Skywards Credit Cards is that all Skywards Miles acquired through these cards will not expire, as long as the card remains active. The partnership agreement was signed in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline Group, as well as Sir Mark Tucker, HSBC Group Chairman, along with senior executives from both organizations.
Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates Skywards, stated, “Emirates has a longstanding reputation for delivering exceptional value to its customers. The HSBC Emirates Skywards Credit Cards are a continuation of that commitment. We are thrilled to be collaborating with one of the largest banking brands globally, and we anticipate enhancing the co-brand experience for our members in the UAE.”
The HSBC Emirates Skywards Credit Cards present an amazing opportunity for customers to significantly increase their Miles earnings through everyday spending, which can later be redeemed for flight rewards with Emirates and partner airlines, flight upgrades, hospitality tickets for world-famous sporting events, and many other exclusive perks.
Highlighting the significance of the partnership, Dinesh Sharma, Regional Head of Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) EMEA at HSBC, said, “The UAE is now a global hub for travel and lifestyle, attracting talented professionals from around the world. HSBC’s clientele consists of enterprising, travel-minded individuals with international ambitions, who will notably benefit from our new alliance with the acclaimed Emirates and flydubai loyalty programs. The HSBC Emirates Skywards Visa Credit Cards serve as a passport for our customers to unlock various lifestyle and travel benefits within the UAE and beyond.”
The HSBC Emirates Skywards Infinite Credit Card includes numerous benefits for its members, such as complimentary Silver Tier membership for the card’s duration. Upon payment of the annual fee, cardholders will receive a signup bonus of 20,000 Skywards Miles. They can also earn 30,000 welcome bonus Skywards Miles after a minimum spend of AED 50,000 within 60 days of the card’s issuance, and Skywards Miles will be valid for the entire lifetime of the card.
Additional perks of the Infinite Card include complimentary beach access at premier hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, access to exclusive offers via the HSBC Entertainer app, free Careem subscription, discounts on Amazon and select cinemas within the UAE, as well as reduced international roaming charges through Airalo and complimentary travel insurance. Members will also enjoy unlimited access to airport lounges worldwide, concierge services via the Visa Airport Companion app, and discounts with booking.com, Agoda, and Purchase Protection.
On the other hand, the HSBC Emirates Skywards Signature Credit Card boasts its own set of advantageous features. This card offers a signup bonus of 10,000 Skywards Miles upon the annual fee payment, plus 10,000 welcome bonus Skywards Miles and expedited Silver Tier membership upon qualifying spends of AED 30,000 in 60 days from the card issuance. To maintain Silver Tier membership, cardholders must achieve a minimum annual spend of AED 180,000, including at least AED 10,000 directly spent with Emirates.
Other benefits encompass a range of exclusive offers through the HSBC Entertainer app, complimentary Careem subscription, discounts on Amazon and at select UAE cinemas, as well as reduced international roaming charges and free travel insurance. Cardholders will also receive 12 complimentary airport lounge accesses globally with the Visa Airport Companion app, along with discounts on concierge services with booking.com, Agoda, and Purchase Protection.
With Emirates Skywards boasting over 33 million members globally, participants can earn and redeem Skywards Miles for a vast array of rewards including flight tickets on Emirates and partner airlines, upgrades, gift cards, holiday packages, duty-free shopping, hotel accommodations, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
HSBC Emirates Skywards cardholders will also have the chance to enhance their Skywards Miles earning by spending with their cards at various hotel chains, car rental services, and lifestyle partners through programs like Dubai Mall, Skywards Miles Mall, Skywards Everyday, and Emirates Skywards Hotels.
For those interested in applying or seeking further details about the HSBC Emirates Skywards Card, they can visit emirates.com. The offer is officially set to launch on November 1, 2024.
