HSBC Bank Credit Card Fees and Charges

HSBC Bank offers a range of credit cards to customers with specific features and benefits. The bank charges the cardholders with certain fees and charges to avail these cards and the related services.  

Updated On - 14 Feb 2026

HSBC Bank charges certain fees on specific services and features offered by these cards. The bank charges annual fees on credit cards starting from Rs.999, which may get waived off depending on the spend-based criteria. The credit cards also come with interest rates on various transactions ranging between 2.99% to 3.75% per month. Here are more details about the fees and charges of HSBC Bank credit cards.

Annual and Joining Fee

Annual or renewal fee is an amount charged by the issuer to the cardholders every year based on the card variant and is also waived off for some card. The details of annual and joining fee of HSBC Bank credit cards are given in the table below: 

Cards 

Joining fee 

Annual or Renewal fee 

HSBC Taj Credit Card 

Rs.1.10 lakh 

Rs.1.10 lakh 

HSBC TravelOne Credit Card 

Rs.4,999 

Rs.4,999 

HSBC Live+ Primary Credit Card 

Rs.999 

Rs.999 

HSBC Premier Credit Card 

Rs.12,000 

waived for HSBC Qualified Premier customers 

HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card 

Nil 

Nil 

HSBC RuPay Platinum Credit Card 

Nil 

Rs.499 

HSBC RuPay Cashback Credit Card 

Nil 

Rs.499 

Interest Rate

If the full outstanding amount on your credit card is not paid within the due date, then HSBC Bank charges interest rates to credit cards. The charges may vary depending on the card variants and is listed in table below: 

Cards 

Interest Rate 

HSBC Taj Credit Card 

3.75% per month (45% per annum) 

HSBC TravelOne Credit Card 

HSBC Live+ Primary Credit Card 

HSBC Premier Credit Card 

2.99% per month (35.88% per annum) 

HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card 

3.75% per month (45% per annum) 

HSBC RuPay Platinum Credit Card 

HSBC RuPay Cashback Credit Card 

Late Payment Fee

If the cardholder fails to make payment of outstanding credit card balance within due date, then HSBC Bank charges late payment fees on outstanding balance. The bank charges a late payment fee of 100% of the Minimum Payment Due (MPD) which is a minimum and maximum of Rs.250 and Rs.1,200 for all HSBC Bank credit cards.

Overlimit Fee

On credit transaction above credit limit, HSBC Bank charges overlimit fees on credit card. 

Cards 

Overlimit Fee 

HSBC Taj Credit Card 

Rs.500 per month 

HSBC TravelOne Credit Card 

2.5% of the overlimit amount or Rs.500 (whichever is more) plus GST 

HSBC Live+ Primary Credit Card 

HSBC Premier Credit Card 

HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card 

HSBC RuPay Platinum Credit Card 

HSBC RuPay Cashback Credit Card 

Foreign Currency Markup Fee 

HSBC Bank charges an extra charge on foreign currency transactions made using the HSBC Bank credit cards and the charges are listed in the table below: 

Cards 

Foreign Currency Transaction Charges 

HSBC Taj Credit Card 

3.50% 

HSBC TravelOne Credit Card 

HSBC Live+ Primary Credit Card 

HSBC Premier Credit Card 

0.99% of transaction value 

HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card 

3.50% 

HSBC RuPay Platinum Credit Card 

HSBC RuPay Cashback Credit Card 

FAQs on HSBC Bank Credit Card Fees and Charges

  • Are there any charges for add-on HSBC credit cards?

    No, HSBC Bank does not charge any fees for add-on credit cards.  

  • What is the process of applying for an HSBC Bank credit card?

    You can apply for an HSBC credit card either online through the bank’s official website or offline by visiting a nearby HSBC branch. 

  • What interest-free period is available on HSBC credit cards?

    HSBC credit cards offer an interest-free period of 45 to 48 days, depending on the card's variant.  

  • How is interest charged on HSBC credit cards?

    If the total outstanding amount is not paid by the due date, an interest is charged by the bank on the credit card for the total outstanding amount. It is calculated daily on the remaining balance after the due date. For cash withdrawals, interest is applied daily from the date of withdrawal until the amount is fully repaid. 

  • How much is the balance transfer fee for HSBC Bank credit cards?

    The bank charges a balance transfer fee at a rate of 10.99% to 15.99% per annum across all tenures for HSBC Bank credit cards. 

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