Red Credit Card
HSBC

Red Credit Card Calculator

Best for: Online shoppers who spend HK$10,000+ monthly on e-commerce and want straightforward cashback without hitting caps

Monthly Cashback HKD 0
Effective Rate 0.00%
Special Merchant Spending 8% cashback at eligible merchants
HKD
8.0% HKD 0
HKD 0 / 100
Online Shopping Spending 4% cashback on online transactions
HKD
4.0% HKD 0
HKD 0 / 400
Other Spending 0.4% cashback on all other transactions
HKD
0.4% HKD 0
Transaction eligibility and exclusions

Check these rules before including spending in the calculator. Specifically listed designated merchants follow the designated-merchant rules.

Not eligible for RewardCash

  • Credit card transactions used to top up an e-wallet.
  • Unposted, cancelled, or subsequently refunded transactions.
  • Fraudulent or abusive transactions, including personal-card spending for trading, business, or commercial purposes.
  • Transactions or a series of transactions that do not represent a good-faith purchase of goods or services or a valid bill payment.

Not eligible for the 4% online rate; earns the 0.4% basic rate

  • Online bill payments.
  • Transactions made with the card through an e-wallet.
  • Insurance premium payments.
  • Payments for securities trading.
  • Rent and property management fee payments.
  • Payments for advertising services.
  • Octopus Automatic Add Value Service and Octopus top-up transactions.
Calculator verified: 30 Jul 2026 Rates may change over time, and bank may not have same interpretation as us. Always verify with bank before applying.
View Official Terms

The HSBC Red Credit Card offers 8% cashback at designated merchants, including Sushiro, TamJai, Bakehouse, Decathlon, Sephora and selected overseas merchants such as FamilyMart in Japan and OLIVE YOUNG in South Korea, capped at HK$100/month. Online shopping earns 4% cashback capped at HK$400/month, while all other eligible spending earns 0.4% with no cap. Local designated merchants are limited to qualifying Hong Kong stores and exclude department-store counters and outlets.

Advantages

  • 8% cashback at designated local and overseas merchants
  • 4% cashback on online shopping
  • No minimum spend requirement
  • No annual fee (first year)
  • Straightforward category structure

Considerations

  • Only HK$100/month cap on 8% merchant cashback
  • Only HK$400/month cap on 4% online cashback
  • Base rate of 0.4% is low for non-bonus spending
  • No dining category bonus
Annual Fee: Waived (1st year) Min. Income: HK$120000/year