Cathay Pacific Asia Miles credit cards
Synchrony issues the US Cathay card. Beyond Asia Miles it earns Cathay Status Points from spending and lets the primary cardholder use Premium Economy check-in and boarding.
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| Card | Issuer | Annual fee | Welcome offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay World Elite Mastercard | Synchrony Bank | $99 | Earn 38,000 bonus Asia Miles when you open an account and spend USD 3,000 in the first 90 days of account opening. |
Cathay World Elite Mastercard
Synchrony Bank · World Elite Mastercard · Personal card
- Annual fee
- $99
- Welcome offer
- Earn 38,000 bonus Asia Miles when you open an account and spend USD 3,000 in the first 90 days of account opening.
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What it earns
| 3x | eligible Cathay Pacific and HK Express travel and inflight purchases |
|---|---|
| 2x | dining and eligible dining delivery |
| 1x | everything else |
Airline benefits
- 10 Status Points for every USD 5,000 in eligible purchases in a month, up to 100 Status Points a calendar year
- Premium Economy check-in counters and boarding line for the primary cardholder
- Up to 15% off eligible Cathay flights with a card promotion code through December 31, 2026
Credits and travel cover
- 10% off hotel and experience awards booked with Asia Miles
Who can get the offer: Subject to credit approval. Limit one offer per accountholder. Eligible net purchases (purchases minus returns and adjustments) of $3,000 or more must be made within 90 days of account opening.
Source: Cathay Pacific US: Cathay World Elite Mastercard page
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Cathay Pacific Asia Miles credit card FAQ
- Which bank issues the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles credit cards?
- Synchrony Bank issues the US Cathay Pacific Asia Miles cards: Cathay World Elite Mastercard.
- What are the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles card welcome offers?
- As read on the issuers' pages on September 23, 2026: Cathay World Elite Mastercard, Earn 38,000 bonus Asia Miles when you open an account and spend USD 3,000 in the first 90 days of account opening. Offers change often, so check the issuer's page before applying.
- How much is the annual fee on the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles cards?
- Cathay World Elite Mastercard: $99.
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Sources
- Cathay Pacific US: Cathay World Elite Mastercard page · official page