Bank of East Asia has launched a new premium credit card for existing and potential SupremeGold clients.

The BEA SupremeGold World Mastercard is pre-approved for all SupremeGold customers, who will be entitled to a range of "premium privileges" throughout the year. Effective immediately and until 30 June 2011, customers who join during the promotional period and meet certain account opening requirements will receive HK$800 (around $103) in free spending credit, while existing SupremeGold clients will receive HK$100 in free credit when they open a new securities sub-account. Further privileges will be awarded for other extra services used.

Hong Kong-based Bank of East Asia is one of the largest local banks in the state, holding HK$534.2 billion in total consolidated assets as of 31 December 2010. It has over 200 branches worldwide.