Collected Thoughts on Card Design (Part 2)

I dread to ask but do you also collect the variations in bags that the supermarkets put out? I’m sure I read a while back that people collect those too :man_shrugging:

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The mind boggles :man_shrugging:t3::thinking:

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The big blue ones?

you may be interested in this, in that there London:

Keychain bag? This thread is getting thoroughly derailed :rofl:

IKEA issue credit cards in a few countries, it turns out.

Here’s the US version, which appears to be made of birch veneer:

Germany’s is quite similar:

here’s Portugal’s:

and Mexico’s:

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I wish IKEA did a Credit Card in the UK!!!

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Turns out they can do you fixed term savings account with a not at all shabby interest rate

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Oh dear. What have I started now :scream:

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I used to work for Ikano bank. They had Yorkshire Tea teabags in the kitchen in the HQ in Luxembourg.

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I’m in Panama and changed my Visa debit to a Mastercard debit. Curve blocks non-EEA Visa cards so that was a big incentive to switch.

Quite like the design. The bank decided that Visa cards can work on Apple Pay but Mastercards don’t, strange stuff.

(Used Clean Up to delete the numbers. Did a good job I think).

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Strong first post.

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Couldn’t find a lot about this out, looks to be HSBC India but the only link I could find 404’d out…

There’s an X post about it too

Using the WayBack Machine this the info on the HSBC India website:

HSBC Taj Credit Card
Joining fee: INR1,10,000
Annual fee: INR1,10,000

Don’t know if the INR1 means 110,000 Indian Rupees (£1000) or 10,000 Indian Rupees (£100). Judging by the benefits, it’s the £1000 one.

Exquisite stays and gourmet dining

Revel in the luxury of staying at a prestigious Taj hotel, where every moment transforms into an extraordinary experience.

  • Enjoy unlimited room upgrades to the next level of room or suite at participating Taj and other IHCL hotels (on stays of up to 5 consecutive nights)

  • Save 25% on the Best Available Rate for your room or suite at Taj Palaces, Safaris and other properties

  • Get 4 complimentary set meals for 2 at Taj and other participating restaurants

  • Enjoy a 25% discount on food and beverages, including Qmin deliveries, for a taste of the best local and world flavours

Pure indulgence

Whether you’re seeking serenity or sophisticated leisure, you can enjoy an unforgettable journey of opulence and relaxation.

  • Unwind with a 60-minute spa treatment (up to 4 a year), plus access to the sauna and steam room

  • Enjoy a year of leisure, with free swimming pool access for 2 (up to 12 times a year)

Exclusive VIP access

Escape to the ultimate sanctuary of luxury at Taj hotels, where refined elegance and unmatched comfort surround you.

  • Enjoy 12 visits a year to Taj Chambers, India’s foremost executive business club

  • Visit the Taj Club Lounge up to 12 times a year, with complimentary tea and coffee for 2

  • Access networking events featuring celebrated speakers, entertainment and masterclasses, paired with fine beverages and cuisine

Elegant travel

Explore the world in comfort and style with limousine transfers, airport lounge access and more included with your card.

  • Relax before you fly with 12 complimentary airport lounge visits a year (4 domestic, 4 international, plus 2 guest visits at each)

  • Get up to 5% off on Emirates flights originating in India using code ‘INHSBCT’.

  • Save 15% on duty-free with AdaniOne (once per month; min order INR3,000; max order INR7,500).

  • Enjoy 4 chauffeur-driven limousine transfers a year, courtesy of Blacklane.

Rare rewards

Earn reward points with your card and use them towards stays, food and beverages, and spa treatments at Taj and other IHCL hotels.

  • Earn 1.5 reward points for every INR100 you spend on standard purchases

  • Earn 5 reward points for every INR100 you spend with Taj, SeleQtions, Gateway, Vivanta and amã Stays & Trails hotels

  • 1.5 reward points = 1 Taj Point = 1INR in value added to your Taj Wallet

Your HSBC Taj Credit Card also gives you

  • 50% off at Starbucks. Enjoy your favourites for less, with 50% off at Starbucks 4 times a month (max total discount INR150).

  • 25% off at Tira. Get money off beauty products from global and local brands (min spend INR2,499; max total discount INR750).

  • 10% off at PVR Cinemas. Experience the biggest blockbusters with a discount on HSBC Gold Class movie tickets, food and beverages.

  • 10% off at Just In Time. Save on selected watches from the likes of Michael Kors, Boss and Emporio Armani.

  • 2 for 1 movie and event tickets. See the latest movies and live events with 2 for 1 tickets through Book My Show (max ticket value INR750 each).

  • 12% off at Zomato. Save on the the best restaurants, cafés and bars in India (min spend INR2,499; max total discount INR500).

  • 10% off at Swiggy. Get a discount on food and grocery orders, with convenient pickup and delivery.

  • 5% off at Croma. Save on the latest phones, laptops and other electronics at Croma (min spend INR20,000; max total discount INR2,000).

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I think that the Club Lloyds Looks better then the Platinum!!!

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Fully on brand in my Apple Pay these days :joy:

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well if you were fully on brand that Amex wouldn’t be there :grimacing:

If it were me I’d swap the two Premier credit cards around so the red and silver HSBC logos were grouped together…

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Touché

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