Standard Chartered
Cathay Mastercard Calculator
Best for: Cathay Pacific frequent flyers who want to maximize Asia Miles earning and prefer direct miles accumulation
View official detailsThe Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard earns Asia Miles directly with no points conversion needed. Dining, hotels, and foreign currency spending earn at HK$4 = 1 mile, while all other spending earns at HK$6 = 1 mile. This is a miles-only card with no cashback option, making it ideal for dedicated Cathay Pacific flyers who value Asia Miles above all else.
Advantages
- HK$4 = 1 mile on dining, hotels, and foreign currency
- HK$6 = 1 mile on all other spending
- Direct Asia Miles earning (no conversion)
- No spending caps
- Simple two-tier structure
Considerations
- Miles locked to Asia Miles program only
- No cashback option available
- HK$1,800 annual fee
- Hotel bookings must be direct (not OTAs like Expedia)
- Less valuable if you don't fly Cathay/oneworld