HSBC Credit Card Application Status

Applicants of the credit card can call HSBC bank’s customer care helplines which are settled for credit cards.

The phone telephone lines are mostly available in between 06:30 AM and 08:30 PM on week days and working days otherwise.

HSBC offers a dedicated online platform that can be used by the customers to check their HSBC credit card application status. The following status can be found when checking the HSBC credit card application status:

In progress: This means that HSBC bank has received the application for credit card and is currently scrutinizing the application. Once the reviewing is done, the bank will update the status.

Approved: When the application has been reviewed by HSBC bank and accepted, the status will show ‘approved’. After this, the HSBC bank will take the necessary steps to make the credit card available to the customer at his home or office.

Dispatched: This status will be shown when the credit card has been dispatched to the place of correspondence provided by the applicant.

On hold: If, for some reason, the bank is not able to process the application or if there is some hindrance in the process of application, the status displayed in this case will be ‘on hold’. The status will change from on hold to approved or rejected.

Rejected: If the application of the individual is not approved for some reason, the status displayed will be ‘rejected’. In this case, the applicant ought to consult with the HSBC bank regarding the reasons for the rejection of his application. This happens mostly in cases when the applicant does not meet one or more criteria of eligibility for availing a credit card.

In case the status displays ‘no application found’, you may have to re-check the details entered by you and if they match with the details provided by you while making the credit card application.

How do I check the status of my HSBC credit card application?
You can check the HSBC Bank application status via offline method.

How long does it take to apply for HSBC Bank credit card?
To apply for HSBC Bank credit card, it may take up to 7 working days once all the necessary documents are submitted.

Can I track my HSBC Bank card application status through customer care centre?
Yes, customers can track their application status by contacting the customer care centre. The numbers are 1860 108 7788/1860 500 2277. Customers should keep their application reference number handy before calling.

What credit score do you need for an HSBC Bank credit card?
You should ideally have a credit score of 700 and above to get the credit card approved without any hassles.

Can I use my HSBC credit card as soon as i receive it?
All Chip cards are sent in a deactivated state and need to be activated. If a card has been sent to you in a deactivated state, the same will be indicated by a sticker on the card.