Comments on: HSBC Weekend Card – Frugal Weekend Savings?

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:55:25 +0000

I suggest everyone far away from HSBC. I had this weekend card. I spent about $20,000 in 2010, and got exactly 1% cash back, although about $ 10,000 purchase occurred in weekend.

I called HSBC three times. First time, they promised to correct the miscalculation in 24 hours. Nothing happened. Second time, they promise to solve it in several days, nothing happened. Third time, the lady just hanged off my call.

HSBC is a liar.

By: Steve in Tampa

Steve in Tampa — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:51:50 +0000

Have had this card for over a year, and there are some positive, and some negatives. The previous reviewers are right, that HSBC does not give you 2% based on your “purchase” date, but only on your “posts” date. So purchase something on Thursday, and it “posts” on Friday, so only a 1% Bonus. Likewise, try purchasing on a Friday OR a Saturday, and nothing “posts” until Monday, so again only a 1% bonus. The ony purchases they allow to post on a Saturday are groceries and gasoline, so that is all you will get 2% on. If you can find a better than 1% on all purchase, and better than 2% on groceries and gas, then you are better off than with this card.

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:10:41 +0000

The weekend card is a fraud. I used it mostly on the weekends. I always get only 1% reward, and never got anything above 1%, let alone 2%.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:52:27 +0000

This card does suck! The weekend card program is a fraud. Last month I specifically purchased hotel rooms on a Saturday. Same goes for an online purchase, and a couple dinners. Total of about $500. In each case, I would check the charges and they would should up as pending charges with a weekend transaction date. However, when the charge would clear, the transaction date would mysteriously change to a weekday, thus nixing any bonus rebate. Customer service is a joke. Each time they claim I am confused about the date I purchased an item! When I indicate I have a print-out of your web site showing a weekend transaction date, then another showing you changed the date, they give a fax number, then I presume throw the fax in the trash. I have Chase Freedom for most purchases. However, wanted a card for Walmart, vacations, and online purchases. I think I will try Fidelity’s 2% card (it’s always 2%). So no games with transaction dates. Say it with me, HSBS SUCKS!

By: Frank

Frank — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:31:13 +0000

HSBC weekend credit card sucks. All my purchases made using this card were on weekends. But they intentionally changed the transaction dates of all my transactions over $100 to Monday or Tuesday, so that I won’t be able to qualify that extra 1% bonus. They hire people from India for the Customer Services, it sucks too.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:23:51 +0000

Oh – but I must agree that their customer service REALLY SUCKS. When I got the card I called with some questions and litterally couldn’t understand the guy, and he was rude. Obviously English was not his first language, but I haven’t had to call them about anything since. I can definitely see how that would be a problem if I ever did have to call
But seriously it’s not a rip off and I actually think it’s brilliant!!!!!

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:17:21 +0000

I’m a grad-student and I have been paying for my school out of pocket, until I decided to get this card. I thought, hey I can pay my $2500 tuition with this card and then pay it right off from my bank account, AND get a check in the mail for $50 (becasue on a weekend it’s as if I spent $5000)! I seriously thought it was too good to be true, so I got the card and I pay my tuition each semester with my card online over a weekend, and I get the check each time! I also use it for everyday spendings and got my monthly gym & cell bills automatically deducted from the card (since I was paying for all this stuff directly from my bank acct), and it really all adds up. I also make it a point to make most of my purchases on weekends. I have had the card since July 2008 and I have gotten a check from HSBC every single month so far. I did my research on other cards and the points system sucks because you don’t get cash – you have to pick out junk from a catalogue, like a blender or cheap camara. I also wasn’t impressed with the travel rewards (flights, etc.) because, as a student, I could really use cash instead. Honestly, I think this is the best card offer out there. And the review where they said the weekend purchases don’t post until Monday is a load of crap. I mean, yes, they may still be pending for a few days before they are final approved; but the rewards count for the day of the purchase. (I actually read that review before I got the card, and that’s one reason why I was skeptical about it.)

By: smg

smg — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:45:35 +0000

Yeah, I hear ya. HSBC is a huge rip-off! They “lost” one of my payments, then jacked my APR sky high. Even after I faxed them proof of payment they refused to lower the APR. Their “managers” need some serious help in the “customer relations” department! Do yourself a favor, get a different card. There’s plenty of other (much better) cards to choose from.

By: Linwood Kearney

Linwood Kearney — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:05:25 +0000

The HSBC weekend card is a rip off. If you use your weekend card on Saturday and Sunday, you will probably earn $0 as a bonus. They advertise if you charge items Saturday and Sunday, you will earn 2% cash back. Here’s how HSBC rips you off: those charges almost always “hit” your card on Monday and you get no bonus. HSBC holds on to the charges and doesn’t apply them to your card until Monday after the discount bonus window is closed. This company is a rip off. Don’t waste your time with this card.