As promised several weeks ago and at the request of our readers, here we present our recommendations for replacement options for your HSBC Mastercards. Based on the feedback of the RWRDS Canada community we are only listing Mastercard card options as it seems the recurring pain point with the transition are consumers being left Mastercard-less […]
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This Week in RWRDS: January 13 – 19, 2024
This week we discuss the transition timeline RBC has planned for integrating HSBC, look at a contest where you can win a trip to Tokyo and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen to This Week in RWRDS here: Topics of discussion: RBC sets out […]
HSBC no longer accepting new credit card applications
The next chapter in RBC’s acquisition of HSBC has taken place and it marks a sad day in the points and miles world. HSBC have officially closed off new applications for their cards, namely the top ranking HSBC World Elite Mastercard. While they may not be accepting new applications, there is no change in the […]
RBC’s acquisition of HSBC cleared by Competition Bureau
RBC is one step closer to completing their planned acquisition of HSBC Canada. On Friday evening news was released that Canada’s Competition Bureau has approved the takeover. That leaves one final hurdle in the process which is approval by Minister of the Finance. Following a comprehensive review, the Bureau determined that the proposed merger is […]
This Week in RWRDS: August 19 – August 25, 2023
Last chance for the big 80,000 point bonus on the HSBC World Elite Mastercard, Porter Airlines offering a status match for Air Canada Elite members & more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Topics of discussion: Last Chance: Earn up to 80,000 points with the HSBC […]
RWRDS Daily Update – June 2, 2023
HSBC extends all their credit card welcome offers, Ten new additions to our Amex Cobalt Multipliers list and This week in RWRDS airs today! Check out today’s points & miles updates here:
An important note on the HSBC World Elite Mastercard’s 65+ Emergency Medical Coverage
This past February theHSBC World Elite Mastercard(the card is no longer available to new applicants) underwent some changes that included some major improvements to the insurance coverage provided with the card. One of those improvements was the addition of the 21 day out of province emergency medical coverage for those 65 and older. It was […]