Which card has the lower annual fee?

SCB FIRST has the lowest annual fee at ฿3,999.

Which card earns more on moderate spend?

SCB FIRST leads with an estimated ฿501/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

HSBC Premier World Mastercard lists a minimum monthly income of ฿40,000.

Does this comparison pull my credit score?

No. CardHungry estimates net value from public fee and reward rules only — no bureau check.

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HSBC Premier World Mastercard vs SCB FIRST

Honest side-by-side comparison of HSBC Premier World Mastercard, SCB FIRST — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, SCB FIRST leads HSBC Premier World Mastercard by about ฿2,691/yr in estimated net value.

HSBC Premier World Mastercard vs SCB FIRST comparison table
Feature	HSBC Premier World Mastercard HSBC	SCB FIRST SCB
Annual fee	฿4,500	฿3,999
Min income (monthly)	฿40,000	฿50,000
Top reward rate	3%	3% cashback
Net annual value (moderate spend)	-฿2,190/yr	฿501/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	No
Signup bonus	—	—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: SCB FIRST has the lowest annual fee at ฿3,999.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?: SCB FIRST leads with an estimated ฿501/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: HSBC Premier World Mastercard lists a minimum monthly income of ฿40,000.
Does this comparison pull my credit score?: No. CardHungry estimates net value from public fee and reward rules only — no bureau check.

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Your adjusted comparison

Feature	HSBCPlatinum HSBC Premier World Mastercard •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts HSBC Premier World Mastercard Top reward3% Annual fee฿4,500 Min income฿40,000/mo Tap to flip back HSBC Premier World Mastercard HSBC	SCBPlatinum SCB FIRST •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts SCB FIRST Top reward3% cashback Annual fee฿3,999 Min income฿50,000/mo Tap to flip back SCB FIRST SCB
Annual fee	฿4,500	฿3,999
Min income	฿40,000	฿50,000
Top reward rate	3%	3% cashback
Net value (moderate)	-฿2,190/yr	฿501/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	Standard
Signup bonus	—	—

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