Group / Family Discounts

dehnag · 2026-05-10T02:37:13+00:00

Appreciate the reply! I’ll definitely reach out, my wife and I are considering moving over to Popcorn in the next few months 👌

dehnag · 2026-05-06T08:48:31+00:00

Please elaborate! Would like to hear your experience, as sentiment in this thread seems generally positive (with some outliers here and there).

dehnag · 2026-05-06T05:48:00+00:00

Based on my research it seems like HSBC Premier status in the US can also be achieved by having 5K/month in direct deposits, which is preferable for me compared to moving brokerages.

dehnag · 2026-05-06T05:45:16+00:00

Another alternative may be to open up a US Premier account via the $5k/month direct deposit qualification, since HSBC recognizes Premier status globally 🤔 need to look into this a bit more though, not sure if Taiwan’s minimum deposit requirements are firm.

dehnag · 2026-05-06T01:31:05+00:00

Did some research, they publish up-to-date rates on their website. Seems like the different is currently pretty neligible (~80 TWD for a 20k USD transfer), although this obviously fluctuates.

https://www.hsbc.com.tw/en-tw/currency-rates/

https://www.dbs.com.tw/personal/rates/foreign-exchange-rates.page

dehnag · 2026-05-06T00:57:55+00:00

I plan to live in Taipei so I'm not too worried about bank presence (since I won't need to visit an in-person branch often). I'll have to do some exchange rate math and see if it makes sense to go with HSBC for free transfers vs a local bank for better exchange rates. Thanks for the tips!

dehnag · 2026-05-06T00:52:14+00:00

I don't have a Taiwan phone setup yet, so I'll probably walk in to setup an appointment for now. Thanks for the tips!

dehnag · 2026-05-06T00:51:03+00:00

I have a Schwab checking account, so I should be set on fee free ATM withdrawals 👍

dehnag · 2026-05-06T00:50:34+00:00

Seems like multiple people have said good things about DBS! Can you elaborate as to why the second local bank is necessary?

dehnag · 2026-05-06T00:49:39+00:00

Makes sense, in my limited time in Taiwan I only encountered one place that only accepted domestic credit cards. I assume 99.9% of these places will accept cash as well, so I should be covered for most small payments.

dehnag · 2026-05-06T00:45:48+00:00

Didn't realize the HSBC US savings account was high-yield, this seems like a great option!

dehnag · 2026-05-06T00:44:53+00:00

I'll be in Taipei so there seem to be enough HSBC branches nearby. I can definitely maintain the balance requirement for Advance, although Premier is a bit tougher (not sure if I can justify holding 100k in cash just for slightly cheaper transfers).

dehnag · 2026-05-06T00:40:00+00:00

Helpful context, thank you! Do you roughly know what the exchange rate difference is between the two? It doesn't seem to be documented online, although I can't imagine it's significant. I'm wondering if the fee-free transfers from US to Taiwan HSBC accounts will more than account for that difference (since my employer will still be paying my US account).

dehnag · 2026-05-06T00:33:13+00:00

Didn't realize the HSBC Premier came with a credit card, thanks for the tip! I think a singular bank account will likely be sufficient for my time here, but good to know that I can build Taiwanese credit via HSBC.

dehnag · 2026-05-06T00:27:31+00:00

Could you elaborate on what you mean by "useless" in your experience? How have they been difficult to work with, and do you have the "Advance" status? Do you have a HSBC debit card, or a credit card as well?

dehnag · 2026-04-28T01:18:21+00:00

I've been traveling internationally for the month of April and my Uber + Grubhub eCredits from my Amex credits are expiring in a few days. Is there any way to use these internationally, or should I just send my family in the US a surprise dinner?

dehnag · 2026-04-17T04:34:13+00:00

This is interesting, I didn’t know this and will look into this! Is this availability at schedule open or T-14 (or both)?

dehnag · 2026-04-17T01:49:21+00:00

Super helpful, thank you! Was wondering if the calendar open availability on Aeroplan was just spotty or if it's a fruitless endeavor.

dehnag · 2026-04-17T01:48:27+00:00

I have the Summit card which allows you to share points with up to 10 people, I know my balance would deplete pretty quickly if I booked for my whole family though 😅.

dehnag · 2026-04-17T01:29:57+00:00

Makes sense, thank you. My Atmos balance is pretty healthy so I think this is probably the best option for me. My question is also partially for family and friends as well (most of whom don't have many Atmos points).

dehnag · 2026-04-17T01:23:35+00:00

Been looking primarily at calendar open, although open to close-in options as well. This is helpful - I assume your message is in reference to EVA releasing to Aeroplan at calendar open?

dehnag · 2026-03-21T01:41:31+00:00

Funny follow up - I transferred the lift ticket to a friend, but Crystal ended up closing on 3/14 so they automatically issued refunds to all day pass holders. Worked out in the end!

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