One of the key ideas I push on Head for Points is that transferable, or convertible, points are better than non-transferable points. The best way to explain this is via American Express Membership .....

One of the key ideas I push on Head for Points is that transferable, or convertible, points are better than .....

18 Jan 201918 January 2019 by Rob Burgess • 123 comments

HSBC Premier has launched a special sign-up bonus on its free HSBC Premier credit card. Until 2nd March, you will receive 10,000 HSBC Premier points – the usual bonus is nothing – when you .....

HSBC Premier has launched a special sign-up bonus on its free HSBC Premier credit card. Until 2nd March, you .....

8 Jan 20198 January 2019 by Rob Burgess • 49 comments

We write a lot on Head for Points about ways to minimise the 2.99% foreign exchange fee added to most credit and debit card transactions outside the UK. For personal travel you might want to .....

We write a lot on Head for Points about ways to minimise the 2.99% foreign exchange fee added to most .....

21 Nov 201821 November 2018 by Rob Burgess • 172 comments

I wanted to take a look another look what is out there in the way of UK Star Alliance credit cards, since access to earning via a credit or charge card is often a key factor in choosing a .....

I wanted to take a look another look what is out there in the way of UK Star Alliance credit cards, since .....

6 Nov 20186 November 2018 by Rob Burgess • 52 comments

This is my review of the HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card. It is part of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not they are worth .....

This is my review of the HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard credit card. It is part of my series of articles .....

1 Nov 20181 November 2018 by Rob Burgess • 41 comments

This is my review of the HSBC Premier Mastercard credit card. It is part of my series of articles looking at the major UK loyalty credit cards and discussing whether or not they are worth applying .....

This is my review of the HSBC Premier Mastercard credit card. It is part of my series of articles looking at .....

31 Oct 201831 October 2018 by Rob Burgess • 16 comments

Free Langham ‘1865’ Voyager status is currently available for HSBC Premier credit card holders. One of the lesser known benefits of being a British Airways Gold member is that you can get .....

Free Langham ‘1865’ Voyager status is currently available for HSBC Premier credit card holders. .....

11 Oct 201811 October 2018 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

HSBC Premier has brought back its ‘free hotel nights’ offer on its free HSBC Premier Mastercard credit card. If you take out the HSBC Premier credit card before 9th November you can claim .....

HSBC Premier has brought back its ‘free hotel nights’ offer on its free HSBC Premier Mastercard .....

15 Sep 201815 September 2018 by Rob Burgess • Leave a comment

Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: Cards you get just for the sign-up bonus Cards you get primarily for the strong on-going earnings rate Cards .....

Typically there are three different types of travel loyalty credit cards you can apply for: Cards you get just .....

28 Aug 201828 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 150 comments

This article is another of the ‘how to’ pieces we have been running over August for the benefit of newer readers, although hopefully everyone will get some value from them. A regular email .....

This article is another of the ‘how to’ pieces we have been running over August for the benefit of .....

24 Aug 201824 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 42 comments

HSBC Premier has launched a (targeted?) 25% bonus on points transfers to Avios. This is a little surprising, since in October 2016 they said that they were ending their annual 50% bonus promotion and .....

HSBC Premier has launched a (targeted?) 25% bonus on points transfers to Avios. This is a little surprising, .....

4 Aug 20184 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 96 comments

I get a steady stream of reader emails looking for advice on the best Visa or Mastercard miles and points card.  With earning rates being cut following the EU cap on interchange fees, it .....

I get a steady stream of reader emails looking for advice on the best Visa or Mastercard miles and points .....

29 Jul 201829 July 2018 by Rob Burgess • 149 comments

What is the best credit card for earning Avios points?  This is not as easy an answer as you might think and beginners to this hobby may not be aware of the full range of cards which are .....

What is the best credit card for earning Avios points?  This is not as easy an answer as you might think .....

17 Jul 201817 July 2018 by Rob Burgess • 48 comments

If you are heading off on holiday soon, you may want to check if you can access an airport lounge at your departure airport.  If not, it might still be possible to arrange free access via a credit .....

If you are heading off on holiday soon, you may want to check if you can access an airport lounge at your .....

7 Jul 20187 July 2018 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments