Hong Leong Bank Wise Credit Card V1 | V2 | V3 | V4 | V5



PROS
- Get 10% reward, every day (10% cash back on your spending in the selected categories of your choice. )
- Up to RM100 in cash back every month based on your selected cash back categories as below

10 Categories [Merchants / Merchant Category Code(MCC)]
1. *Mobile [Maxis, Celcom, Digi, U Mobile and YES]
2. Pharmacies [Guardian, Watsons, Caring and Eu Yan Sang outlets]
3. Groceries [All grocery stores eg: Giant, Tesco, AEON BiG (MCC 5411)]
4. Petrol [Automated fuel dispensers at all petrol stations (MCC 5542)]
5. Dining [All dining outlets (MCC 5811, 5812, 5814)]
6. Departmental [Parkson, AEON, Isetan, Metrojaya, Robinsons, Tangs, GAMA and Sogo outlets]
7. Book Stores [MPH, Popular, Borders, Kinokuniya, Times, Smart and BookXcess stores]
8. Utilities [Electricity and Water (MCC 4900)]
9. Entertainment A[ll cinemas (MCC 7832), Ticket Charge, Ticketpro, Red Box and Neway]
10. Travel [All airlines (MCC 3000-3299, 4511), hotels (MCC 3501-3999, 7011), tour packages (MCC 4722, 4723)]
* Bonus Category

>> MCC Code Full List [.pdf] <<

CONS
- 10% Cashback only applicable to 2 selected categories + Mobile (by default)
- Min. 10 times RM50 spending per transaction to "activate" the 10% rebate.
- With Annual Fee, not sure can waive or not --> wild_card_my confirmed with CS: No waiver
- No reward points given
- RM10 switching/maintenance fee if you want to change category

FAQs - Link
1. How many cash back categories can I choose to enjoy for the 10% cash back?
You can select a maximum of two categories, in addition to one default bonus category (at current, the default bonus category is ‘Mobile') offered by the Bank to enjoy the 10% cash back.

2. When can I make my selection of cash back categories? Are there any cost/ fee incurred for the selection?
Selection of cash back categories is available in the card application form. All new enrolments at the point of application will be free of charge and will take effect upon card approval.

3. How do I earn the 10% cash back?
Just swipe a minimum of any 10 retail transactions monthly (minimum of RM50 per transaction) to activate the 10% cash back on your selected cash back categories.

4. Is there any capping on the cash back amount?
The cash back is capped at a maximum of RM100 per month.

5. Can I switch the selected spend categories after enrolment?
Yes, you may switch the cash back categories any time, throughout their card tenure, to suit your lifestyle and to maximize the cash back reward earned. For each switch of cash back category, a one-time maintenance service fee of RM10 will be charged at the point of maintenance and it will be effective on the following calendar month. Bonus category is NOT applicable to switch, except if amended at any time by the Bank.

6. How do I confirm if the switch has been made?
You will receive an SMS blast upon maintenance is conducted. < Eg. RM0.00 HLB - Your HLBB card ending 2525 has been debited with MYR10.60 (comprises of maintenance service fee=RM10, 6% of GST=RM0.60) for account maintenance. The new selected category – TRAVEL will be effective from JAN13>

7. Where do I make the switch?
You may switch categories via:
- Hong Leong Contact Centre at 03-7626 889
- Download the category maintenance form (.PDF)
- Walk-in to any Hong Leong Bank branches

8. Is Supplementary Card' retail transactions accumulated into the total number of swipes to meet requirement of 10 retail swipes per month and are those transactions eligible for 10% cash back also?
Yes, all posted retail transactions on supplementary card will be taken into account as per principal card. However, cash back earned will be credited into the principal Cardholder account only.

9. When will the cash back be credited into Principal Cardholder's account?
The cash back will be calculated at the end of each calendar month and will be credited to the principal Cardholder's account on the 28th of the following month. Cardholder will see this reflected in their statement then.
Eg.
May-2013 transactions will get the 10% rebate on 28-June-2013
June-2013 transactions will get the 10% rebate on 28-July-2013
July-2013 transactions will get the 10% rebate on 28-Aug-2013

10. Are there Reward Points earnings on the Wise Credit Card?
There are no reward points for the Wise Credit Card.

11. Does the Wise Credit Card offer automatic insurance plans?
The Wise Credit Card does not offer free insurance plans.

12. Do I enjoy any cash back on other spend outside of enrolled cash back categories?
No, you are eligible for the 10% cash back on retail transactions based on your selected cash back category.

13. How will I know which merchants are eligible for cash back in a particular category?
An extensive range of merchants who are eligible for cash back are listed here and it will be updated periodically. Do note that cash back will be awarded based on merchant's corresponding Merchant Category Code (MCC) being assigned on each categories. The assignment of merchant category for each merchant is subject to classification by respective acquiring banks.

14. Do I earn cash back for overseas transactions in my selected cash back categories?
Yes, as long as the transactions are for merchants whose MCC corresponds with Cardholder's enrolled cash back categories. Eg. You spend USD100 in a restaurant in Los Angeles, and one of the cash back categories is Dining. Hence, you'll get 10% cash back in that category in local currency after conversion at prevailing exchange rate minus any administrative fees.

15. Which retail transactions are eligible for the minimum 10 swipes?
Eligible retail transactions include local and international retail and online purchases, recurring payments, insurance premiums, 0% Interest Easy Payment Plan (one time principal amount only) and Easy Payment Installment Plan (one time principal amount only); EXCLUDING, cash advance, balance transfer, Cash-on-Call, Call-for- Cash, Flexi-Payment Plan, fund transfer, fees and charges imposed by the Bank.

16. Can I apply for Wise card if I am currently holding another Hong Leong Bank credit card?
Yes, you may.

17. Are the retail transactions in a calendar month are counted based on posting date or transaction date?
Retail transactions in a calendar month are counted based on transaction posting date. Cash-Back is awarded based on the total posted Ringgit amount of eligible retail purchases charged to the Wise Card.

18. Are both Aeon Big and Aeon's supermarket are classified as Groceries Category to enjoy 10% cash back?
For Aeon, only Aeon Big is classified as Groceries Category to enjoy 10% cash back. All other supermarkets in Aeon's outlets are NOT classified as Groceries Category to eligible for cash back. The assignment of merchant category for each merchant is subject to classification by the respective acquiring banks.

19. If I were enrolled for Petrol category, can I enjoy the petrol cash back at any petrol stations? And, are both card transaction at petrol pump/ automated fuel dispenser and cashier counter eligible for petrol cash back?
Yes, you may enjoy petrol cash back for card transaction at automated fuel dispensers, applicable to any petrol stations. But, card transaction at petrol station's cashier counter will not be eligible for petrol cash back as the swipes at counter may include miscellaneous purchases, eg. food, drinks, etc.

Note The cash back will be calculated at the end of each calendar month. The cumulated cash back shall be credited monthly to the Principal Cardholder's account on the following calendar month and subject to maximum cash back of RM100 per month. 10% cash back is subject to a minimum of 10 retail transactions monthly (with a minimum of RM50 per transaction) in anything during the calendar month. For each switch of cash back category, a one-time maintenance service fee of RM10 will be charged at the point of maintenance. New category enrolment will be effective on the following calendar month. The Bonus Category of Mobile is not applicable to change.

Fees & Charges


Download SMS Transaction Alert Maintenance Form (pdf)

Official Site
Terms & Conditions
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This post has been edited by ronnie: Jul 27 2015, 10:20 AM

Frequently Asked WISE Questions

1. You can view the Cash Rebate on the next day after it's posted on 28th of each month, via HLB Online Banking portal

2. All transactions posted in the SAME calendar month will be used to calculate the 10% Cash Back

3. Cash back given is based on round-up to the nearest RM
eg.
Total Spend : RM545
10% Cash Back : RM54.50
HLB gives Cash Back amount : RM55.00

4. Maximum achieveable nett cashback >10% (due to the round-up mechanism used by HLB)

5. Your chosen category will be shown per transactions in the CC Paper Statement (by mail)

6. Apply for GOLD card instead of PLATINUM to save on annual fee (RM160 vs RM300). Both types come with same benefits

7. Confirmed AEON Supermarket categorised as Groceries: Permas Jaya / Midvalley / Kinta City / Station 18 / Sunway Pyramid / IOI Mall

8. Paying TNB and SYABAS bills via UOB PayOnline is listed under Utilities category


This post has been edited by ronnie: May 27 2015, 09:43 AM

Because of the high 10% cash-back !!! But AF is not waiveable

Yes... it's under DEPT store the last year I went.

That would be based your own "stupid" luck if that were to happen. 99.999% will get DEPT store

From Last March's transaction and March Rebate received on 27-May-2015.

I can now confirmed the following
Transaction Date : 31-March-2015
Posting Date : 01-April-2015
10% Rebate was calculated as part of APRIL's Rebate (not under March)

In conclusion : In which month the Rebate is calculated for, will be based on Posting Date

This post has been edited by ronnie: May 29 2015, 08:53 AM

AEON Voucher purchase under SMKT will be in AEON IOI MALL Puchong

HLB should have written AS "Transaction's posting date"

It was supersound sarcasm towards HLB ....

We are all here to "Talk" about best measures to "maximize" the rebates. ...

Only HLB knows what they wanted to write.... to confuse or to show poor English

It's true that AEON Supermarket was previously under "DEPARTMENTAL STORE" MCC.
When MBB Terminal with Visa PayWave was introduce (Around May 2013), either AEON/MBB decide to "re-categorise" into Grocery MCC and Departmental MCC.

The same scenario with Starbucks... previously under Dining MCC, now no longer. Starbucks also uses MBB terminals

This post has been edited by ronnie: May 29 2015, 09:23 AM

It is always "WISER" to read the T&C... but the point is that HLB "tried" to confuse those who read them.

I was charged RM160 as Annual Fee... but no 6% GST. And I'm keeping quiet

Too bad.... some Shell station also different 1 day posting or 2 day posting.
Some of my weekday transaction (swiped on 1-4 June) still unposted on HLB... need to know if I can qualify for the 30% weekend cash back

This post has been edited by ronnie: Jun 5 2015, 02:06 PM

Unless the merchant uses HLB terminal

Possibly YES.... so better swipe on Monday.

I just spend normally in my selected categories, hoping to get 30% Rebate will be extra bonus.
All my weekday transaction and weekend transaction was posted +1 day (As expected)

This post has been edited by ronnie: Jun 8 2015, 02:34 PM

Nope... About 3:24PM on Saturday.
If I win it's a BONUS !!!

That is normal... only merchant which match your selected category will be marked as such