Miles vs Cashback

HSBC Revolution Credit Card

No-fee rewards card with strong online and contactless earn, convertible to miles.

Issuer
HSBC
Network
Visa
Rewards
Rewards points
Annual fee
No annual fee
Beginner-friendly
Online shoppingDiningEntertainmentTransport

Pros

  • +No annual fee, permanent — no waiver to chase
  • +Up to 4 mpd (10X points) on online/contactless spend
  • +Beginner-friendly, simple day-to-day
  • +Rewards points convertible to miles via Visa

Cons

  • 4 mpd capped at ~S$1,000/month spend
  • High rate limited to eligible online/contactless spend
  • Low base earn ~0.4 mpd on everything else
Annual feeNoneas of 16 Jun 2026
Min. income (S'porean/PR)S$65,000/yras of 16 Jun 2026
Min. income (foreigner)S$65,000/yras of 16 Jun 2026

Eligibility: Changed 1 Oct 2025: base minimum is now S$65,000 — BUT existing HSBC customers with Total Relationship Balance ≥ S$50,000 keep the old S$30,000 (S$40,000 if self-employed). Age 21+. Secured option: S$10,000 fixed deposit.

Who it’s for

The HSBC Revolution Credit Card is a rewards points (convertible to miles) card from HSBC, best suited to people who spend on online shopping, dining, entertainment and transport. It's beginner-friendly. There's no annual fee to worry about.

View official detailsAlways confirm the latest fees, rates and terms on the issuer’s site.

Sources

Last reviewed 16 Jun 2026.