Refreshed proposition brings together international banking, wealth expertise, and lifestyle privileges designed for today’s globally connected customers
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — HSBC Philippines has officially unveiled the refreshed HSBC Premier, redefining what modern international banking looks like for clients in the Philippines whose lives, ambitions, and opportunities increasingly span borders.
To mark the launch, HSBC hosted an exclusive evening at Dusit Thani Davao, gathering valued clients, business leaders, partners, and members of the Davao community for an immersive experience inspired by the four pillars of HSBC Premier: Wealth, Health, Travel, and International. Guests explored curated lifestyle activations and interactive experiences designed to reflect the globally connected lifestyle HSBC Premier represents, from wellness and travel-inspired installations to wealth and international banking showcases.
“HSBC Philippines has been in the Philippines for more than 150 years and as we step into the new chapter of HSBC Premier, we hope to continue to be a reliable partner and recognized global brand that customers trust to grow with them,” said HSBC Philippines CEO and Head of Banking Sandeep Uppal.
The evening also featured an exclusive plated dinner prepared by Mindanao Butchers, offering guests a refined culinary experience that celebrated local craftsmanship and elevated dining. The celebration culminated in a special performance by Filipino music icon Gary Valenciano, closing the evening on a high note as HSBC marked a new chapter for Premier banking in Davao.
Designed around the evolving lifestyles of affluent customers, the refreshed HSBC Premier combines global banking capabilities with elevated lifestyle benefits by offering clients seamless access to wealth solutions, international connectivity, health and travel privileges, and personalized relationship support in one integrated proposition.
Built Around Four Worlds of Opportunity
The refreshed HSBC Premier is anchored on four key pillars: Health, Wealth, Travel, and International which reflect the priorities that matter most to today’s globally minded customers. Clients gain access to diversified wealth solutions backed by HSBC’s international network, personalized guidance from dedicated relationship managers, and opportunities for global portfolio diversification.
For internationally active customers, HSBC Premier also offers seamless cross-border banking through services like Global View and Global Transfers, allowing clients to manage HSBC accounts worldwide through a single log-in and move funds across linked accounts in real time.
The proposition also extends into lifestyle and wellbeing, with premium travel privileges, airport lounge access, priority healthcare services and exclusive medical and wellness benefits from Davao Doctors Hospital, insurance solutions designed to support both personal and family aspirations.
HSBC Premier Travel Cardholders enjoy complimentary airport lounge access in over 1,800 cities worldwide, up to 10 times a year. Two complimentary airport transfers and meet-and-greet service add a layer of comfort before and after every flight. Travel insurance coverage of up to USD100,000 provides added protection, while special flight and hotel offers unlock curated experiences.
Customers also enjoy 0%[ Mastercard converts foreign currency transactions to Philippine Pesos and charges 0.99% FX cross border service fee.] foreign exchange transaction fees when they use their HSBC Premier Travel Card for foreign currency transactions, either abroad or online. They also enjoy 4x bonus points on international purchases and discounts at local and international duty-free stores ensuring every trip is both seamless and rewarding.
Guests traveled through HSBC Premier’s key pillars – Health, Travel, International and Wealth – experiencing each world pillar in thoughtfully curated spaces at the Dusit Thani Grand Ballroom to immerse into what HSBC Premier is all about. From health reflex activities to represent health, to a curated photo area of dream destinations and a Travel Card hologram, to looking at the immersive “Wall Alive” installation highlighting key benefits of HSBC Premier showcasing it’s international capability through Global View and Global Transfers, as well as exploring the world of wealth through an interactive table board highlighting key benefits followed by wealth discussions with HSBC relationship managers to further explore opportunities.
“At HSBC Premier, we are continually looking at ways to bring customers best-in-class products, best-in-class service, curated travel and lifestyle benefits, and borderless banking,” said Pramoth Rajendran, HSBC Philippines Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking. “It is defined by the freedom to grow, explore, protect what matters most, and most importantly, the freedom to belong anywhere in the world.”
Bringing Global Banking Opportunities Closer to Davao
As part of this new chapter, HSBC Philippines also recently opened its new home in Davao at the ground floor of Ayala Malls Abreeza, bringing international banking closer to Davao’s growing community of professionals, entrepreneurs, and globally connected families.
Originally opened in December 2006, the Davao branch has served as HSBC Philippines’ gateway to opportunities across the Mindanao region for almost 20 years. The refreshed branch reflects the bank’s continued confidence in Davao’s growth as an increasingly dynamic economic and business hub in the country.
“Davao is a city that keeps moving forward – full of ambition, enterprise and opportunity – and we are proud to be part of the growth journey of our customers as we connect them to global investment and wealth opportunities,” said HSBC Philippines CEO and Head of Banking Sandeep Uppal.
With over 150 years of presence in the Philippines, HSBC continues to strengthen its commitment to helping clients in the Philippines navigate an increasingly connected world through global expertise, trusted relationships, and banking designed to move at the speed of modern life (PR)
