Unlock global lounge access with this fast-track to Gold status

Gold frequent flyer status is the sweet spot for practical benefits such as access to airport lounges around the world, zipping through airport security, enjoying a more generous checked luggage allowance, priority boarding and more.

But it typically takes a lot of flights to slip that Gold card into your wallet or purse.

Not anymore: there’s now an Australian credit card which unlocks Gold status through everyday spending.

It’s the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card, a powerful partnership between global bank HSBC and the worldwide Star Alliance group.

Star Alliance is the world’s largest airline group, which means your complimentary Star Alliance Gold status delivers perks right across 26 member airlines including:

• Air Canada
• Air India
• Air New Zealand
• ANA
• Lufthansa
• Singapore Airlines
• South African Airways
• Swiss
• Thai Airways
• Turkish Airlines
• United Airlines

Singapore Airlines is just one star of the Star Alliance family.

So how do you unlock this prized Star Alliance Gold status? Just spend $4,000 or more with your HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card in the first 90 days.

That’s an incredibly easy target, and it’ll deliver complimentary Star Alliance Gold status until the first anniversary of your account opening date.

You can nominate any of the follow airlines as your ‘status airline’ to hold Gold status with:

• Air Canada (Aeroplan)
• Air New Zealand (Airpoints)
• EVA Air (Infinity MileageLands)
• Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer)
• South African Airways (Voyager)
• Thai Airway (Royal Orchid Plus)
• United Airlines (MileagePlus)

And here’s a power tip for savvy travellers: if you choose Air Canada, Singapore Airlines or United Airlines, because these are Virgin Australia partner airlines, your Star Alliance Gold card will also provide access to Virgin Australia lounges and other Velocity Gold-grade benefits.

Star Alliance Gold status can also deliver access to Virgin Australia lounges.

Of course, the equivalent of Star Alliance Gold status with any of those airlines is valid across all 26 Star Alliance airlines, making the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card a go-to for globetrotters.

And the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card isn’t just about status: you can also earn frequent flyer points on eligible everyday purchases at a rate of one point per $1 up to $3,000 each statement period and 0.5 points per $1 afterwards.

So what are you waiting for? Set your sights on Star Alliance Gold status today and enjoy all those travel perks through to 2025! 

You can read our detailed review of the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card here, or refer here for full product details. T&C’s apply. 

*Credit provided by HSBC Bank Australia Limited ABN 48 006 434 162 Australian Credit Licence 232595. Offers available to new, approved HSBC credit cardholders. Fees, charges, terms, conditions and HSBC’s lending criteria applies to all credit cards issued by HSBC. Visit www.hsbc.com.au or call 1300 308 880. Interest rates are valid at the time of publication and are subject to change. View Terms and Conditions for full details. Offer is available to Australian residents only.