HSBC Announces Changes To HSBC World Elite Premier Card (Travel Credit, Unlimited Lounge Visits & More)

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HSBC has announced a number of changes to the HSBC Premier card on January 1st, 2021. Changes are as follows:

• $100 travel credit will be replaced with a credit of up to $400. You’ll receive a $100 credit for every $2,000 spent via the HSBC travel portal.
• Two airport lounge visits will be replaced with unlimited lounge visits for you and a guest
• Addition of Travel Services Medical Protection Insurance (specifics not provided)
• $100 Lyft/Uber credit to be replaced with a $120 Lyft credit
• Surprise Luxury gifts when you spend $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000 annually (up to 3 total gifts)
• Earn 2x points Home & Health purchases, including: groceries, gas, healthcare, and pharmacy (up to a max combined spend of $3,000) from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021