Citi
Rewards Credit Card Calculator
Best for: Shoppers and entertainment enthusiasts who spend HK$10,000-15,000 monthly on clothing, department stores, and entertainment
The Citi Rewards Card offers 8.1X total ThankYou Points on qualifying Shopping and Entertainment merchant codes, 2.7X total points on eligible HKD mobile payments made in Hong Kong, and 1X basic points on other eligible spending. The extra 7.1X and 1.7X programs share a cap of 113,400 extra points per statement cycle. Current reference redemption is 270 points per HK$1 cash rebate or 15 points per mile; points transfer for this card has a HK$200 fee and 18,000-point minimum unit.
Advantages
- 8.1X total points on qualifying shopping and entertainment
- 2.7X total points on eligible local mobile payments
- Flexible redemption: cash or miles
- No annual fee (first year)
- MCC-based categories are clearly defined
Considerations
- 113,400 monthly bonus points cap (shared across categories)
- Only 1X on dining, groceries, and general spending
- Points expire after 2 years
- 15 points per mile is not the best conversion rate