Standard Chartered Cathay HK vs Citi Premiermiles HK
Two Asia Miles cards compared
Verified October 2026
The Citi Premiermiles HK (HK$1800) undercuts the Standard Chartered Cathay HK (HK$2000) on annual fee. Pick the Standard Chartered Cathay HK for Asia Miles rewards; pick the Citi Premiermiles HK for Asia Miles rewards.
At a Glance
Standard Chartered Cathay Pacific Mastercard
- Annual Fee
- $2000
- Signup Bonus
- Network
- Mastercard
- Points Currency
- Asia Miles
Citi PremierMiles Card
- Annual Fee
- $1800
- Signup Bonus
- Network
- Visa
- Points Currency
- Asia Miles
Category Breakdown
How they compare across key categories
Annual Fee
Citi Premiermiles Hk winsStandard Chartered Cathay HK HK$2000 vs Citi Premiermiles HK HK$1800
Perks & Benefits
Which Is Right for You?
Get the Standard Chartered Cathay HK if...
- Premium benefits to offset the HK$2000 fee
- Earns Asia Miles
Get the Citi Premiermiles HK if...
- Lower HK$1800 annual fee
- Earns Asia Miles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Standard Chartered Cathay HK or Citi Premiermiles HK better?
The Citi Premiermiles HK (HK$1800) undercuts the Standard Chartered Cathay HK (HK$2000) on annual fee. Pick the Standard Chartered Cathay HK for Asia Miles rewards; pick the Citi Premiermiles HK for Asia Miles rewards. Both earn transferable rewards, so many points collectors hold one from each ecosystem.
Which has the lower annual fee, the Standard Chartered Cathay HK or Citi Premiermiles HK?
The Citi Premiermiles HK has the lower annual fee at HK$1800, versus HK$2000 for the Standard Chartered Cathay HK.
Which card earns points faster?
The Standard Chartered Cathay HK earns up to 1x base, while the Citi Premiermiles HK earns up to 1x base.
Can I have both the Standard Chartered Cathay HK and the Citi Premiermiles HK?
Yes. They're issued independently, so you can hold both and earn Asia Miles and Asia Miles side by side.
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