# HSBC cancels Australian Star Alliance card on 18 November 2026

_Sep 19 06:43_

Tags: credit card, airline

Type: Program change

## Summary

HSBC will cancel its Australian Star Alliance credit card on 18 November 2026 as it exits consumer banking, and Star Alliance will grant another 12 months of Silver or Gold only if the account stays open until then and spend targets are met. Closing earlier immediately withdraws any card-earned Silver or Gold.

For the period ending 17 November 2026, Gold spend falls to A$38,000 from A$48,000. Silver stays at A$30,000. If those targets are met and the next anniversary falls after 17 November 2026, the extra 12 months start on that anniversary. Status already issued before 18 November 2026 runs to its original end date under the chosen airline program.

EVA Air applies the better of current or new status within 1 to 14 days after 17 November, valid for 12 months. Thai Airways will not extend status if the anniversary falls after 18 February 2027 or flight-earned status has more than two months remaining. Other participating programs may apply their own exceptions to how status is posted and dated.

Keep the card open until 18 November 2026 and hit A$30,000 for Silver or A$38,000 for Gold by 17 November 2026 if another year of status is the goal.

## Key facts

- **Ends**: Nov 18, 2026
- **Numbers**:
  - A$30,000: Star Alliance Silver spend requirement
  - A$38,000: reduced Star Alliance Gold spend requirement
  - A$48,000: previous Star Alliance Gold spend requirement
  - 12 months: length of status granted from the next card anniversary
  - 1 – 14 days: EVA Air window to apply status after 17 November
- **Where**: Australia
- **Who qualifies**: HSBC Australia Star Alliance credit cardholders who keep the account open until HSBC cancels it on 18 November 2026
- **Takeaway**: Keep the HSBC Star Alliance card open until 18 November 2026 and hit A$30,000 for Silver or A$38,000 for Gold by 17 November 2026 if you want another year of status.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/09/19/hsbc-australia-closing-implications-to-the-star-alliance-status-from-the-cobranded-card?omhide=true) — HSBC Australia Closing: Implications To the Star Alliance Status From The Cobranded Card

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