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Cathay World Elite Mastercard
Synchrony Bank

Cathay World Elite Mastercard

Annual fee
$99
Welcome bonus
38,000 bonus Asia Miles · ≈ $456
Rewards
Asia Miles
Benefits
6 · $255/yr
Data verified Aug 18, 2026 · from the MaxWorth database · not endorsed by Synchrony Bank · disclaimer

Earn Rates

CategoryRateTrue cash-back value
Cathay Pacific 3x 0%
Dining 2x 0%
Everything else 1x 0%

True value converts point multipliers to dollars using MaxWorth point valuations. Issuer-portal-exclusive rates are excluded.

Status & Elite Perks (2)

Priority Check-in

$20/yr
Annual

Access to Cathay Pacific's Premium Economy class airport check-in counters for cardholders and travel companions when flying Cathay Pacific.

Priority Boarding

$15/yr
Annual

Priority boarding access in the Premium Economy class boarding line when flying Cathay Pacific.

Other (4)

Flight Discount Code

$100/yr
Annual

Use promo code CXSYF15OFF when booking flights on cathaypacific.com and pay with your Cathay World Elite Mastercard to receive up to 15% savings on eligible flights. Valid through December 31, 2026.

Asia Miles Redemption Discount

$50/yr
Annual

Receive 10% discount when redeeming Asia Miles for hotels (60,000+ properties), car rentals (20+ countries), and experience awards via travel.asiamiles.com.

Status Points Earning

$50/yr
Annual

Earn 10 Cathay status points for every $5,000 spent with the card per month, up to a maximum of 100 status points per year. Status points help you achieve and maintain Cathay membership tiers (Green, Silver, Gold, Diamond).

Miles Gift & Transfer Discount

$20/yr
Annual

Save 10% on fees when gifting or transferring Asia Miles to family and friends.

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