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Neo Cathay World Elite® Mastercard® Secured Review
The Bottom Line
The Cathay World Elite Mastercard is a top choice for frequent travelers to Asia, offering up to 60,000 bonus Asia Miles, high earn rates at Neo retail partners, and exclusive Cathay Pacific benefits like priority check-in and lounge access. With 12 types of insurance coverage, airport lounge access through DragonPass, and the ability to earn up to 15 miles per dollar spent at select partners, this card provides substantial value for those who regularly fly with Cathay Pacific and its partners. However, the card does require a higher income and comes with a $180 annual fee.
Our choice for: Travels to Asia
Welcome Bonus
Up to 60,000 Asia Miles (35,000 upon approval)
Rewards Rate
1x - 5x Asia Miles
Points
Annual Fee
$180
Interest Rates
19.99% - 26.99%* / 22.99% - 28.99%*
Rewards
- Earn 4x Asia Miles per $1 spent on Cathay Pacific flights
- Earn 2x Asia Miles per $1 spent on purchases made in foreign currencies
- Earn 1x Asia Miles per $1 spent in Canada
- Earn an average of 5x the Asia Miles when you spend at thousands of Neo partners nationwide
- Save up to 15% off on flights to Asia and beyond when you pay with your Cathay World Elite Mastercard and enter the discount code CXNEO15OFF (valid until Dec 31, 2025), more details
Insurance
Coverage
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Car Rental Personal Effects
$1,000/person, $2,000 combined
Car Rental Accident
$100K for Cardholder, $10K spouse and child.svg)
Car Rental Damage & Theft
Yes, 48 days
Baggage Delay
$1,000 after 4 hours
Lost or Stolen Baggage
$1,000
Trip Interruption
$5,000
Trip Cancellation
$5,000
Emergency Out of province Medical
14 daysFlight Delay
$500
Hotel Burglary Insurance
$1,000
Purchase Protection
90 days
Extended Warranty
1 year
Benefits
Details
Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass
DragonPass only. No Complimentary visits.
Priority Travel
Online priority check-in and extra baggage redemption for Cathay Pacific, and Cathay Pacific Business class lounge redemption accessPriority Travel
Airport Security Fast Track with and professional and punctual airport with Mastercard benefits
Boingo Wi-Fi hotspot
Discount
Save up to 15% off on flights to Asia and beyond when you pay with your Cathay World Elite Mastercard and enter the discount code CXNEO15OFF (valid until Dec 31, 2025)
Eligibility
Credit Score
PoorAnnual Income
$80,000 personal or $150,000 household
*The Cathay World Elite® Mastercard is issued by Neo Financial™ pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated.
Mastercard, World Elite® and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.
The Cathay World Elite® Mastercard is not available in Quebec. Check here for full details and current product information.
Card Details
Interest Rates
Purchase APR
19.99% - 26.99%*
Cash Advance APR
22.99% - 28.99%*
* The Purchase Credit Rate on the Cathay World Elite® Mastercard® is (19.99%-26.99%) and the Cash Advance Rate is (22.99%-28.99%). The standard rate on Purchases and Cash Advances is dependent on our assessment of your credit application, credit profile, and your province. See your Cardholder Disclosure at time of application for your specific rate.
Fees
Annual Fee
$180
Additional Cards
$49 (max 1 additional cardholder)
Eligibility
Minimum Individual Income
$80,000
Minimum Household Income
$150,000
Credit Score Estimate
Poor
Type
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Guaranteed Approval: The card is the same as regular but you’ll get guaranteed approval with a security deposit of at least $200 to open an account. No credit history required.
- Generous Bonus: Earn up to 60,000 bonus Asia Miles, read the full neo cathay review here.
- Discount on flights: Up to 15% discount on flights to Asia and beyond with code CXNEO15OFF (valid until Dec 31, 2025).
- High Earn Rates: Get an average of 5 miles, and up to 15 miles per $1 spent (first time purchases) at Neo retail partners.
- Cathay Pacific Perks: Enjoy several exclusive benefits with Cathay Pacific.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Comes with 12 types of insurance coverage.
- Airport Lounge Access: Gain entry to airport lounges with a Mastercard Travel Pass membership.
Cons
- High Income Requirement: Requires a minimum personal income of $80,000 or $150,000 household income.
- Annual Fee: The card comes with a high annual fee of $180.
- Limited Redemption: Asia Miles cannot be redeemed for flights within Canada.
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