American Express Platinum Business Card vs HSBC Premier Credit Card

Side-by-side comparison for UK businesses

FeatureAmerican Express Platinum Business CardHSBC Premier Credit Card
Annual fee£595£0
Monthly feeNoneNone
Welcome bonus40,000 Membership Rewards points20,000 reward points
Earn rate (default)1x1.5x
Rewards currencymembership rewardsHSBC Rewards
Card typebusinesspersonal

Data last verified March 2026. Check issuer websites for the latest terms.

American Express Platinum Business Card

Premium business card for heavy spenders and frequent travellers. Unlimited lounge access and top-tier travel insurance justify the fee if your spend is high enough.

business

Annual cost

£595

Earn rate

1x

Welcome bonus

40,000 Membership Rewards points

Best for

Premium travelAirport lounges

Key benefits

  • Unlimited airport lounge access (Priority Pass)
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • £200 Dell credit annually
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HSBC Premier Credit Card

Free companion to the World Elite — same airline transfer partners but half the earn rate and pay-per-visit lounges. Good for HSBC Premier customers who don't want to pay £290/year but still want to collect transferable miles.

personal

Annual cost

Free

Earn rate

1.5x

Welcome bonus

20,000 reward points

Best for

No fee milesHSBC customers

Key benefits

  • No annual fee
  • 1.5 points per £1 sterling, 2 points per £1 non-sterling
  • Priority Pass lounge access (£24 per visit)
  • Transfer to BA, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Air India
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