Best Credit Cards for Expats and Foreigners in Hong Kong
Which cards should expats and foreigners apply?
Click the cards below to learn more:
For Cashback
Citi Cash Back Card
- Annual Fee
- First Year Annual Fee Waiver
- Rebate on Overseas Spending & Local Dining
- Unlimited 2%
- Rebate on Local Spending
- Unlimited 1%
⚡【4-Day Flash Offer ✨ Upgraded Gifts or HK$2,000 Cash! Rewards Worth Up to HK$5,200 + Trip.com Promo Codes! 🎉】
From 7 July to 10 July 2026, new customers who successfully apply for a designated Citi credit card via MoneySmart with eligible spending of HK$4,000 within 30 days after card issuance (approval by 31 July 2026) can receive one of the following rewards:
✈️ 8 x Plaza Premium Lounge APAC 3 hrs Access Pass (Total value: HK$5,200) or
✈️ 4 x Hong Kong Plaza Premium First with Infinity room 3 hrs Access Pass (Total value: HK$4,600) or
🎁 Philips RO Water Dispenser ADD6910DG - Grey (Value: HK$3,388) or
🎁 Plus Minus Zero XQJ-C010(II) Dehumidifier (Value: HK$3,298, random color) or
🎁 Philips NA547/07 Multifunction Airfryer with Steam (7.2L) (Value: HK$2,398, random color) or
💳 HK$2,000 Apple Store Gift Card / ParknShop e-Vouchers
＋ Trip.com 8% OFF 🏨 Hotel Booking Promo Code + HK$100 Flights ✈️ Promo Code (upon claim submission)！T&Cs applied.
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Standard Chartered Smart Card
- Foreign currency transaction fee
- HK$0
- Cash back at Designated Merchants
- 5%
- MoneySmart Exclusive Offer
- Up to HK$2,398
【July Flash Deal⚠️ Apply to Earn HK$1,500 Cash Vouchers / Up to HK$3,600 Rewards!】
From now until 10 July 2026, New Cardholders who successfully apply for Standard Chartered Smart Card via MoneySmart and get approved can enjoy one of the following rewards, with no spending required:
・Medicube Age-R Ultra Tune 40.68 Facial Beauty Device (Value: HK$3,600, random color)
・Philips 3000 Series Lightweight Cordless Vacuum (XC3031/61) (Value: HK$3,498, random color)
・AirPods Pro 3 (Value: HK$1,849, random color)
・BRUNO Oval Hot Plate + Grill Set + Steamer Set (Value: HK$1,798, random color)
・HK$1,500 Apple Store Gift Card / ParknShop e-Vouchers / Trip.com e-Vouchers
＋Trip.com up to 8% Hotel Bookings 🏨 Promo Code + Trip.com up to HK$200 Flights ✈️ Promo Code (upon claim submission)！T&Cs applied.
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Plus, you can also earn SCB Welcome Offer: make Accumulated Eligible Transactions of HK$3,500 within the first month after card issuance can earn HK$1,000 CashBack (valid until 7.30)!
For Air Miles
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DBS Black World Mastercard®
- Welcome Offer
- Up to 32,000 miles
- Upon meeting overseas spending goal*
- HK$2/mile
- Local spending
- HK$6/mile
【⚡️Unleash Your Wanderlust: 5,000 SmartPoints for Rewards of Your Choice!】
From now until 20 July 2026, customers who successfully apply for DBS Black World Mastercard via MoneySmart, can enjoy 5,000 SmartPoints!
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With 5,000 SmartPoints can fully redeem HK$500 e-Vouchers (over 20+ brands, including Apple, PARKnSHOP, HKTVmall and more) - no spending required! Click here to explore limitless possibilities (T&C applied)! Including bank welcome offer, you can enjoy up to HK$500 rewards, up to 32,000 miles or DAYCROWN - 28" Front-Opening suitcase (fulfilled by DBS)!
DBS Black World Mastercard offers HK$6 = 1 mile, capped at 833 monthly and 9,996 yearly.
Welcome offers: Offers up to 120,000 miles plus exclusive HK$200 supermarket voucher for successful application via MoneySmart.
Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard
- Miles Conversion(Eligible spending on Cathay and HK Express)
- Up to HK$2 = 1 mile
- Miles Conversion (Eligible spending on dining, hotels and overseas category)
- HK$4 = 1 mile
- Bank Limited Time Welcome Offer
- 40,000 miles
Surprise Deal⚠️ Limited-time Boost Just Dropped**【Get HK$2,000 Cash Rewards - No spending required🤩】**
From 8 July until 10 July 2026, new cardholders who successfully apply for Standard Chartered Cathy Mastercard via MoneySmart and get approved can enjoy one of the following rewards, with no spending required:
💥 HK$1,800 HK$2,000 Apple Store Gift Card / ParknShop e-Vouchers / Trip.com e-Vouchers
・8 x Plaza Premium Lounge APAC 3 hrs Access Pass (Value: HK$5,200)
・4 x Hong Kong Plaza Premium First with Infinity room 3 hrs Access Pass (Value: HK$4,600)
・PHILIPS RO Water Dispenser with Cooling ADD6912/90 (Value: HK$3,788, random color)
・LOJEL Cubo 26-inch Front-Opening Expandable Suitcase (Rose) (Value: HK$3,300)
・SONY WF-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds (Value: HK$2,599, random color)
+Trip.com up to 8% Hotel Bookings 🏨 Promo Code + Trip.com up to HK$200 Flights ✈️ Promo Code (upon claim submission) ! T&Cs applied.
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⚡️By 23 July, successfully apply for Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard, and have the card issued by 13 August can automatically get a chance to win 2,000 miles to 364,000 miles, which is enough to redeem two Business Class round-trip tickets from Hong Kong to Europe*!
- Minimum Income Requirements
- HK$600,000
- Miles Conversion (local spend)
- HK$6 = 1 Mile
- Miles Conversion (overseas spend)
- HK$4 = 1 Mile
For Grocery Shopping
Hang Seng enJoy Card
- Annual fees
- Perpetual annual fee waiver
- Cash back on local spend
- 2％
- Welcome Offer
- Up to 140,000 yuu Points
【Get Your Daily yuu Boost with enJoy】Apply and Get up to HK$2,600 rewards 🎁 or HK$900 vouchers!
From now until 31 July 2026, customers who successfully apply for Hang Seng enJoy Card via MoneySmart and accumulate HK$100 in eligible retail transactions within 30 days after card issuance , can 🌟choose 1 from the following gifts:
🎁 New Customers can enjoy one of the rewards below:
・Medicube Age-R Booster Cleanser + Booster Pro mini plus + PDRN Hydrating Gel Cleanser 200ml (Value: HK$1,970) or
・Acer Acerpure Chef 2 in 1 Filp Air Fryer (KF754-70B) (Value: HK$1,298) or
・4 x Plaza Premium Lounge APAC 3 hrs Access Pass (Total value: HK$2,600) or
・HK$900 Apple Store Gift Card / Maxim's Gift e-Coupons
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✨ Existing Customers can also enjoy one of the rewards below:
・HK$400 Apple Store Gift Card / Maxim's Gift e-Coupons
・Plaza Premium Lounge APAC 3 hrs Access Pass (Value: HK$650)
Hang Seng enJoy Card offers 1% enJoy Dollars rebate (HK$200 = HK$2 enJoy Dollars) at participating merchants (e.g. Wellcome, Market Place by Jasons, 3hreesixty, etc.) and 5% off selected items at 7-Eleven on the 8th and 18th each month.
Citi Rewards MasterCard
- Minimum Income Requirements
- HK$120,000
- Rebate on Shopping & Entertainment Transactions
- 3% Points
- Miles Conversion (Shopping and entertainment spending)
- As low as $1.8 = 1 Mile
⚡【4-Day Flash Offer ✨ Upgraded Gifts or HK$2,000 Cash! Rewards Worth Up to HK$5,200 + Trip.com Promo Codes! 🎉】
From 7 July to 10 July 2026, new customers who successfully apply for a designated Citi credit card via MoneySmart with eligible spending of HK$4,000 within 30 days after card issuance (approval by 31 July 2026) can receive one of the following rewards:
✈️ 8 x Plaza Premium Lounge APAC 3 hrs Access Pass (Total value: HK$5,200) or
✈️ 4 x Hong Kong Plaza Premium First with Infinity room 3 hrs Access Pass (Total value: HK$4,600) or
🎁 Philips RO Water Dispenser ADD6910DG - Grey (Value: HK$3,388) or
🎁 Plus Minus Zero XQJ-C010(II) Dehumidifier (Value: HK$3,298, random color) or
🎁 Philips NA547/07 Multifunction Airfryer with Steam (7.2L) (Value: HK$2,398, random color) or
💳 HK$2,000 Apple Store Gift Card / ParknShop e-Vouchers
＋ Trip.com 8% OFF 🏨 Hotel Booking Promo Code + HK$100 Flights ✈️ Promo Code (upon claim submission)！T&Cs applied.
Citi Rewards Card offers 5X Points all year round and 8X Points during your birthday month on spending at supermarkets throughout the year.
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Credit Cards for Expats and Foreigners Frequently Asked Questions
Which credit card is the best in Hong Kong?
There is no quick answer to this question. To get smart about your money, it is best to choose a credit card that matches your spending pattern to maximise the rewards for your spending. If you travel a lot, it is money-saving to apply for credit cards that offer miles. If you do grocery shopping a lot, apply for credit cards that offer discounts at supermarkets saves you money.
Can foreigners apply for credit cards in Hong Kong?
Non-permanent residents can submit credit card application online together with supporting documents which include identity proof (e.g passport), income/ employment proof and address proof for approval.
Can cardholders apply for an annual fee waiver?
To avoid paying an annual fee, cardholders are generally required to meet minimum spending requirements. It is best to check before applying to see if it fits your spending pattern. Alternatively, cardholders can call the customer service hotline and try to have it waived.
How to cancel my credit card?
You can call the customer service hotline of the card issuer to request card cancellation. Please note that if the principal card is cancelled, all supplementary card and internet account will also be cancelled.
