How much are HSBC Premier World Elite points worth?
HSBC Elite Rewards points are worth 1.11 cents per point, on average. The value of HSBC Elite Rewards points depends on how they are redeemed. For example, points from HSBC Elite Rewards are worth up to 1.44 cents each when redeemed for travel, and they are worth 1 cent each when redeemed for cash back.
HSBC Elite Rewards Point Values
Redemption Method | Average Point Value | Value of 1,000 Points |
Travel | 1.44 cents | $14.40 |
Cash Back | 1 cent | $10.00 |
Gift Cards | 1 cent | $10.00 |
Charity Donations | 1 cent | $10.00 |
Use HSBC Rewards at Amazon.com | 0.8 cents | $8.00 |
Tips for Maximizing the Value of HSBC Elite Rewards Points
Use This Card for Travel Purchases
You'll earn the most HSBC Elite Rewards points per $1 spent on travel purchases. Maximizing the number of points you earn will ensure that you get the most redemption value possible at the end of the day.
Redeem HSBC Elite Rewards points regularly.
HSBC Elite Rewards points do not expire due to account inactivity, but stockpiling points does put you at risk of rewards devaluation.
Redeem points for Travel.
HSBC Elite Rewards points are worth the most when redeemed for travel.
Pay your bill in full every month.
The HSBC Premier World Elite card's regular APR is high enough to erode your rewards earnings if you carry a balance from month to month.
Read the rewards program rules.
Every credit card with rewards also has rules for when unredeemed earnings could be lost – usually as a result of closing your account or missing payments. Double-checking these details can help you keep every cent of rewards value you earn.
