8x reward points on all overseas spend (RM2.62/mile). 6 free Plaza Premium lounge visits/year. USD250,000 travel insurance. First year annual fee FREE.
β Our Verdict
Best travel miles card in Malaysia for frequent international travellers who can meet the RM8,500/month income threshold. The 8x overseas earn rate (RM2.62/mile) is the strongest foreign-currency rate among Malaysian credit cards. 6 free lounge visits alone cover the RM300 annual fee in value. If you travel internationally 3+ times a year, this card pays for itself.
| Spend Category | Reward Points | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas spend (all foreign currencies) | 8x points | RM2.62/mile |
| Local travel & dining | 5x points | RM4.20/mile |
| All other local spend | 1x points | RM21.00/mile |
Effective cost per mile calculated at 8 points = 1 mile. Transfer at 1:1 ratio to airline partners. Source: HSBC Malaysia official terms.
Best travel miles card in Malaysia for frequent flyers. Earn 8x reward points on every foreign currency transaction, redeem instantly via the HSBC app to AirAsia, Enrich MH, KrisFlyer, Avios and more.
| Overseas spend (all currencies) | 8x pts Β· RM2.62/mile |
| Local travel & dining | 5x pts Β· RM4.20/mile |
| All other local spend | 1x pts |
| Airport lounge (Plaza Premium) | 6 visits/year free |
| Annual fee | RM300 (1st year FREE) |
Commission via iMoney. Min. income RM102,000/year (RM8,500/month). Annual fee RM300 β waived year 1 and with RM20,000 annual spend thereafter.
Transfer points instantly via HSBC Malaysia app. All partners at 1:1 ratio.
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| Card | Overseas Rate | Lounge | Annual Fee | Min Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC TravelOne | 8x pts (RM2.62/mile) | 6 visits/yr | RM300 | RM8,500/mo |
| CIMB Visa Infinite | 5x pts | Unlimited* | FREE for life | RM5,000/mo |
| Maybank World Mastercard | 5x pts | Unlimited* | RM800 | RM15,833/mo |
*CIMB & Maybank unlimited lounge subject to minimum annual spend conditions. Source: official bank websites, 2026.
Best travel miles card in Malaysia for frequent flyers. Earn 8x reward points on every foreign currency transaction, redeem instantly via the HSBC app to AirAsia, Enrich MH, KrisFlyer, Avios and more.
| Overseas spend (all currencies) | 8x pts Β· RM2.62/mile |
| Local travel & dining | 5x pts Β· RM4.20/mile |
| All other local spend | 1x pts |
| Airport lounge (Plaza Premium) | 6 visits/year free |
| Annual fee | RM300 (1st year FREE) |
Commission via iMoney. Min. income RM102,000/year (RM8,500/month). Annual fee RM300 β waived year 1 and with RM20,000 annual spend thereafter.
π‘ Earn miles AND grow wealth: Redeem miles for flights, but also invest RM500/month in global markets. RM500/month for 30 years at 10% p.a. = RM1.13 million. moomoo gives access to US ETFs, REITs & Bursa stocks.
Plus up to RM1,800 in new user rewards. SC Malaysia licensed. Invest in US, HK & Bursa stocks from one app.
Monthly DCA growth at 10% p.a. (S&P 500 hist avg)
| Monthly | 10 yrs | 20 yrs | 30 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM300/mo | RM61k | RM228k | RM678k |
| RM500/mo | RM102k | RM380k | RM1.13M |
| RM531/mo | RM109k | RM404k | RM1.2M |
*Complete deposit & first trade via this link to track rewards Β· T&Cs apply Β· RM100 coupon β₯RM1,000 deposit Β· AAPL stock β₯RM30,000 deposit.
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