American Express Platinum Business Card vs HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard

Side-by-side comparison for UK businesses

FeatureAmerican Express Platinum Business CardHSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard
Annual fee£595£290
Monthly feeNoneNone
Welcome bonus40,000 Membership Rewards points60,000 reward points
Earn rate (default)1x3x
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 World Elite Mastercard

HSBC's top-tier personal card. 60k welcome bonus, 3pts/£1 earn rate, and unlimited Priority Pass lounge access. £290/year and 2.99% FX fee. Requires HSBC Premier (£100k income or investments). Strong for airline mile collectors.

personal

Annual cost

£290

Earn rate

3x

Welcome bonus

60,000 reward points

Best for

Airline milesAirport lounges

Key benefits

  • Unlimited Priority Pass lounge access (cardholder + additional cardholders)
  • 3 points per £1 sterling, 4 points per £1 non-sterling
  • Transfer to BA, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Air India
  • Airport fast track via Mastercard Travel Experiences
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