The ultimate fast-track to Star Alliance Gold status

Frequent flyer Gold status is the sweet spot for everything that makes travelling easier and more enjoyable.

Lounge access (for yourself, family and friends), zipping through airport security, priority check-in and boarding, free seat selection, priority upgrades, a higher luggage allowance, and much more.

But it normally takes a lot of flying to earn Gold status – which boils down to a lot of flights (even in business class), a lot of time in the air and away from home, and a lot of money.

Now there’s a much easier way to slip that Gold frequent flyer card into your wallet or purse.

It’s the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card, which gives you complimentary Gold status with the Star Alliance group of airlines.

The Star Alliance family spans a staggering 26 member airlines, all of which deliver Gold-plated benefits even when you fly in economy or premium economy:

• Aegean Airlines
• Air Canada
• Air China
• Air India
• Air New Zealand
• ANA
• Asiana Airlines
• Austrian Airlines
• Avianca
• Brussels Airlines
• Copa Airlines
• Croatia Airlines
• EgyptAir
• Ethiopian Airlines
• EVA Air
• LOT Polish Airlines
• Lufthansa
• Shenzhen Airlines
• Singapore Airlines
• South African Airways
• Swiss
• TAP Air Portugal
• Thai Airways
• Turkish Airlines
• United Airlines

Your Star Alliance Gold card opens the doors at over 1,000 worldwide lounges of airlines such as Lufthansa.

So how does it work?

Just spend $4,000 or more with your HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card in the first 90 days and you receive complimentary Star Alliance Gold status.

That $4,000 spend can include your groceries, shopping, school fees, council rates, strata fees, and utilities - so you can appreciate how easy it is to hit that $4,000 target.

You can even nominate any of the following seven airlines and their loyalty programs 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 Airways (Royal Orchid Plus)
• United Airlines (MileagePlus)

Of course, Gold status with any of those airlines is recognised right across all Star Alliance member airlines.

This makes the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card a go-to for globetrotters.

And here’s a power tip for savvy travellers: with Air Canada, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines being Virgin Australia partners, your Gold status with any of those airlines will also provide access to Virgin Australia lounges plus several other Velocity Gold-grade benefits.

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

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 you can look forward to smoother, smarter travel right across 2026 – click here for more information and to apply.

This offer is available only to residents of Australia; see the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card website for information, terms & conditions.

*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 apply 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.