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The American Express Green Card is available in US dollars or euros. You can spend in US dollars or euros, and your bill can be paid automatically from your account, saving you money on foreign exchange charges.1
The Green Card is normally US$ / € 100 but exclusively for HSBC Bank International customers, this annual fee has been waived.2Other charges may apply*
Additional benefits of the Green Card include:
- No set spending limit, giving you more spending freedom than most cards4 - info
- Earn points to spend on travel, free flights, shopping and more with first year free enrolment to the American Express Membership Rewards programme5- info
- Support in an emergency, express cheque cashing service6 and access to a 24 hour helpline for when you need assistance whilst travelling - info
- Enjoy special airfares and discounts in thousands of hotels worldwide7 - info
- Customer Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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- As a charge card there is no set spending limit4 so you can spend as much on your Card as you’ve shown us you can afford. Provided the card is paid in full each month
- The Card can be paid automatically from your offshore account saving you the hassle of transferring money
- Easy access to cash from over 200 countries8
- You can earn one point for virtually every dollar or euro you spend.
- Enrolment in Membership Rewards® is free for the first year and US$/€35.25 annually thereafter5
- Redeem your points on a variety of rewards from gift cards for Harrods, golf lessons, free flights to a flat screen TV
Travel securely
- By charging your scheduled travel tickets to your Green Card, you will enjoy Travel Accident Benefits3 of up to US$/€100,000 for accidents and injuries while travelling to and from your destination
- Left your wallet on the Orient Express? A single call to our 24 hour emergency helpline will give you the information you need
- If your Card is lost or stolen, an Emergency Replacement Card will usually be with you within 24 hours
Hotel Discounts
- You can enjoy discounts of up to 60% in more than 15,000 hotels in 150 countries and special airfares on the world’s major airlines, providing a selection of first, business and economy fares on international services7
Applicants must be aged 18 or over. Subject to status.
*Other charges may apply such as late payment fee, a cash withdrawal fee of $4 or 4% whichever is greater. For further details of charges please refer to the terms and conditions.
1.When spending and settling your monthly Card account in either US dollars or euros, depending on the Card you have chosen
2.The offer of a free Green US$ or Euro Card for life will cease if/when the Account is closed for any reason.
3. American Express Services Europe Limited ("AESEL") makes various benefits available to Cardmembers. These benefits derive from contracts which AESEL has made with third parties which AESEL is free to amend, extend or terminate at its sole discretion. These benefits do not form part of AESEL's contract with you but AESEL will aim to inform you 30 days in advance of any changes to the available benefits which may be to your detriment. One of the benefits currently available is the benefit of contracts of insurance made between AESEL and certain insurers, for example travel insurance benefits. You will lose these benefits if you cease to be a Cardmember. Exclusions apply. Full details of the insurance benefits currently available can be found in the Summary of Benefits document which will be provided with your Card. Please read this document to understand the limits and exclusions that may apply.
4.Provided the account is settled in full and on time each month, you can usually spend as much as you have shown us you can afford. Purchases are approved based on a variety of factors, including credit record, account history and personal resources. Proof of resources and security may be required
5. Points cannot be earned on the following charges: Cash Advances, American Express Travellers Cheque purchases, Foreign Exchange and Express Cash transactions and other Account Charges
6.Subject to cash availability, country limits and local currency regulations.
7.Terms and conditions apply for each individual partner programme, are subject to change and space availability. Some partner programmes require enrolment
8.A fee of US$/€4 or 4% of the amount of any cash withdrawal (whichever is greater).
The American Express Cards are issued by American Express Services Europe Limited. Registered Office: Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX. Registered in England and Wales with Number 1833139.
