Visa Infinite Credit Card


FAQ


Our collaboration with Emirates is coming to an end. As such, we are converting Emirates credit cards to Visa Infinite credit cards.


You will be notified at least 21 days in advance before your new replacement Visa Infinite credit card is issued. Another notification will be sent once the card is on its way to you.


Please reach out to our Hong Leong Contact Centre expert at 03-76268899 or contact us via HLB Connect for further assistance.


No, your old Emirates credit card will be deactivated 20 days after a new Visa Infinite credit card has been issued to you or when the new Visa Infinite credit card has been activated. To avoid any disruption in services, please activate and start using your Visa Infinite credit card as soon as you receive it.


Yes, Visa Infinite credit card is acceptable worldwide, same as Emirates credit card.


No, you will not be issued with another Visa Infinite credit card. Just swap over and start using the Visa Infinite credit card to make future payments. Please be informed that your existing Emirates credit card will be discontinued by 24 June 2024.


No, you will not enjoy the 0% Flexi Payment Plan up to 12-month instalment payments upon activation of your Visa Infinite credit card. Please convert your retail spends of RM500 into 12-month instalment payments before you activate the Visa Infinite credit card.


No, you will not able to earn and redeem Skywards miles using Visa Infinite credit card. However, you can start earning Enrich Points and redeem for Oneworld Alliances flight tickets.


No, the existing privileges offered by Emirates credit card will be replaced with the privileges offered by Visa Infinite credit card.


No, your Emirates credit card number will be revised to a new Visa Infinite credit card number.


Your new Visa Infinite credit card comes with a lifetime annual fee waiver.


No, the credit limit of your new Visa Infinite credit card will be the same as your old Emirates credit card.


If you have already paid the RM25 Service Tax on your old Emirates credit card for the current anniversary year, you will not be charged again on your new Visa Infinite credit card until the following anniversary year.


Your Skywards miles in Skywards mobile application can still be redeemed after deactivation of your old Emirates credit card. Please be informed that the Emirates points will not transfer over to your new Visa Infinite credit card..


Your outstanding balance on your old Emirates credit card will automatically transfer over upon successful activation of your new Visa Infinite credit card.


Yes, the products/programs mentioned will be switched over automatically to your new Visa Infinite credit card. For the avoidance of doubt, the following are the card products/programs that will be switched over automatically:

1. Balance Transfer

2. Quick Cash

3. Flexi Payment Plan

4. Extended Payment Plan

5. Automatic Balance Conversion

6. Relief Conversion Payment Plan

7. Credit Shield


Yes, your Hong Leong Touch 'n Go Zing card will be switched over automatically to your new Visa Infinite credit card.


Don't worry. You still can view your Skywards miles in the Skywards mobile application after deactivation of your old Emirates credit card.

Once you receive your physical Visa Infinite credit card, you can activate and create a 6-digit PIN via one of the following options:
 

1. Via HLB Connect Online

Step 1: Log in to HLB Connect Online

Step 2: Go to ‘Other Services’

Step 3: Go to ‘Activate Card’

Step 4: Follow instructions to complete steps
 

2. Via SMS and ATM

Step 1: SMS to 66600 using the mobile number registered with the bank. - Type ACT <space> new Malaysian NRIC no. <space> last 6 digits of card no. <space> card expiry date in MMYY (e.g. ACT 830101140806 884266 0828)

Step 2: A temporary 6-digit PIN will be sent to your mobile no. upon successful activation. Please change the temporary 6-digit PIN at any Hong Leong Bank ATM.
 

 

Important Note:

-Please ensure that the principal Visa Infinite credit card has been activated prior to activating the supplementary Visa Infinite credit card.

- Your old Emirates credit card will be deactivated upon successful activation of your new Visa Infinite credit card. All account information will be transferred to your new Visa Infinite card upon activation.

You are required to change the 6-digit PIN upon receiving the temporary PIN. You can create using the same 6-digit PIN or change to a new 6-digit PIN for your Visa Infinite credit card.

 

Please note, you must never disclose or keep a written record of your PIN to protect against fraud when cards are lost or stolen. You must also ensure that no one is looking when you are entering your 6-digit PIN.

 

To prevent unauthorised card usage in the event your card is lost or stolen, your 6-digit PIN must be designed to reduce the chance of anybody guessing it.

 

Please avoid:

- birth dates, months or years in any form or combination;

- sequential numbers (such as 345678) and easily identifiable number combinations (such as 111111);

- any of the blocks of numbers printed on your card;

- other easily accessible personal numbers such as parts of personal telephone numbers, identity card number, or other personal data.


Yes! You can use your new Visa Infinite credit card to perform retail transactions immediately upon successful activation and 6-digit PIN creation. Please note that online transactions can only be performed the day after the card activation.


Don't forget to transfer over your existing auto-billings (e.g. AIA, Allianz, Hong Leong Assurance, Maxis, Digi, Tenaga National Berhad (TNB), Unifi, etc.) and update your Visa Infinite credit card details at your favourite online store and e-wallets (e.g. Grab, Touch n Go, Boost, Shopee, Lazada, Netflix, Disney+, etc.).


Your old Emirates credit card will be deactivated once you have activated your new Visa Infinite credit card. All outstanding balance from your old Emirates credit card will be transferred to your new Visa Infinite credit card. Please cut up and dispose of your old Emirates credit card accordingly.


Once you have activated your Visa Infinite credit card, you can no longer use your Emirates credit card and it will be removed from your Hong Leong Connect.


Yes. If you have a supplementary Emirates credit card, you will receive your new Visa Infinite supplementary credit card together with your principal card.

Once you receive your physical Visa Infinite credit card, you can activate and create a 6-digit PIN via one of the following options:

 

1. Via HLB Connect Online

Step 1: Log in to HLB Connect Online

Step 2: Go to ‘Other Services’

Step 3: Go to ‘Activate Card’

Step 4: Follow instructions to complete steps

 

2. Via SMS and ATM

Step 1: SMS to 66600 using the mobile number registered with the bank. - Type ACT <space> new Malaysian NRIC no. <space> last 6 digits of card no. <space> card expiry date in MMYY (e.g. ACT 830101140806 884266 0828)

Step 2: A temporary 6-digit PIN will be sent to your mobile no. upon successful activation. Please change the temporary 6-digit PIN at any Hong Leong Bank ATM.

 

Important Note:

- Please ensure that the principal Visa Infinite credit card has been activated prior to activating the supplementary Visa Infinite credit card.

- Your old Emirates credit card will be deactivated upon successful activation of your new Visa Infinite credit card. All account information will be transferred to your new Visa Infinite card upon activation.


No, the supplementary credit card limit of your new supplementary Visa Infinite credit card will be the same as your old supplementary Emirates credit card.


Yes, your Visa Infinite credit card will allow contactless payments one day after the card has been activated.


The pending refund will be processed and reflected in your new Visa Infinite credit card account.


We will continue to process your disputed transaction and it will be reflected in your new Visa Infinite credit card account upon settlement.


Yes, all credit cards issued by Hong Leong Bank are eligible for use on Samsung Pay/Google Pay.


No, you will need to add your new Visa Infinite credit card in the Samsung Pay/Google Pay application. Do remember to remove the old Emirates credit card in the Samsung Pay/Google Pay application.


No, your statement cycle date will remain unchanged.


If you have a balance from your Emirates credit card, it will be moved over to your new Visa Infinite credit card. This will be reflected in the month end statement.

Yes, you can still access your old Emirates credit card statement up to the latest 24 months through HLB Connect. Please refer to the steps below:

 

1) HLB Connect Online

Step 1: Log in to HLB Connect Online at www.hongleongconnect.my

Step 2: Click "Statement/Invoice" > "Online Statement"

Step 3: On your preferred credit card, click "Download Statement"

 

2) HLB Connect App

Step 1: Log in to HLB Connect App

Step 2: Select your preferred credit card, click "Transactions" > "Statement"

Step 3: Choose your preferred date, click "Download"


Yes, the unbilled transaction(s) performed using the old Emirates credit card will be reflected in the next Visa Infinite credit card statement together with the new Visa Infinite credit card transaction.