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Kris+ August 2023 Mastercard Challenge – Spend S$58, Get S$15 Rebate (in KrisPay Miles)
In the month of August 2023, simply spend at least S$58 in a single transaction using a linked Mastercard (debit/credit) to receive 2,250 KrisPay miles worth S$15 - this is awarded on top of bonus miles that you will accumulate when you shop, dine, or cover your daily expenses.
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Get S$350 eCapitaVoucher, S$200 Cash, or Apple Products with OCBC Credit Card – New Customers Only (1-31 August 2023)
Choose from an Apple iPad 9th Gen, AirPods Pro + MagSafe Charger bundle, S$350 eCapitaVoucher, or a generous S$200 Cash Reward when you sign-up for an OCBC Credit Card as a new customer between 1-31 August 2023.
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Reminder: Pick Your World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards Within 90 Days or Lose Them
World of Hyatt members start earning Milestone Rewards from 20 qualifying nights (or 35,000 base points) in a calendar year - you will need to make a selection within 90 days (where applicable) or risk losing them forever.
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GHA DISCOVERY Offering Double DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) – by 30 September 2023
From now through 30 September 2023, register for the Double DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) promotion to earn up to 14% back in D$ which can be applied to future stays across over 800 participating properties worldwide.
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Accor Plus Now Awards 20 Status Nights Each Year – Renew Between Aug-Dec ’23 to Receive 20 More Status Nights (Automatic Gold Status Upgrade)
Starting from 01 August 2023, all Accor Plus members will receive 20 Status Nights each year which will help them get to their preferred membership tier faster. Renew your membership between August to December 2023 to receive 20 bonus Status Nights (a total of 40) and get instant Gold status.
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No More 3 MPD Earn Rate on Online Flight & Hotel Transactions with DBS Altitude Card – from 01 August 2023
DBS Altitude Card loses its competitive edge on online hotel and flight transactions - the card will no longer offer 3 miles per dollar on such transactions, effective immediately. While the earn rate has been slightly enhanced, there are better general spending credit cards in Singapore to consider.
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Get S$3 Back with S$10 Spend (up to 5X per American Express Card) across Participating Businesses in Singapore – 1 to 31 August 2023
American Express is bringing Shop Small back for the fourth year, offering card members to receive a S$3 statement credit with a minimum spend of S$10 (in a single transaction), up to five times per registered card, across over 3,500 participating businesses in Singapore from 1-31 August 2023.
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Hilton Honors Targeted Offer: 4,000 Bonus Points for One Stay before 31 December 2023
Haven’t stayed at a Hilton property for a while? Check your inbox - you might be targeted with a special offer. My account has been targeted with a 4,000 bonus point offer on the next eligible stay consumed before 31 December 2023.
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Lounge Review: Le Saigonnais Lounge (International Terminal) – Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Le Saigonnais Lounge at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is no longer a Priority Pass lounge but it is a great spot to refuel before your next flight out if you have the right elite status or if you are traveling in Business Class.
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Artyzen Singapore to Open in October 2023 – Property to Join Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Global Portfolio
Artyzen Singapore will open in October 2023 with 142 spacious rooms and suites that start from 42sqm - the property will also join the global portfolio of Preferred Hotels & Resorts where members can take advantage of the I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program to earn points on all eliglbe...
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SingSaver Grand Lucky Draw (Win Business Class Tickets!) – Get Amazing Sign-up Gifts (18 July to 07 August)
Apply for any one of the listed products in this article between 18 July 2023 to 07 August 2023 to take part in the SingSaver Grand Lucky Draw - win attractive prizes like Business Class flights, the latest iPhone 14 Pro Max and a brand new MacBook Air on top...
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The Best Miles Card in Singapore is Now Open to Male Applicants – 6 Miles per Dollar with the UOB Lady’s Card
In case you have missed it, all three variants of the UOB Lady's Cards (which also include the UOB Lady's Solitaire Card and UOB Lady's Solitaire Metal Card) are now open to male applicants. Earn up to 6 miles per dollar on eligible expenses each month.
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COMO Metropolitan Singapore to open on 01 September 2023 in Orchard – Housed within COMO Orchard
Located on 30 Bideford Road and occupying the space of the former Thong Sia Building, the 19-floor COMO Orchard will be home to COMO Metropolitan Singapore which is COMO Hotels and Resorts' first property in Singapore.
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Amaze Card to Reduce Cashback from 1% to 0.5% from August 2023 – 50% Reduction in InstaPoints Earn Rate
Starting from August 2023, all card-linked transactions will earn 0.5 instaPoint per SGD 1 (regardless of whether it is in a local or foreign currency) on the Amaze Card.
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Get Latest AirPods Pro (Gen 2), S$300 Cash, or Marshall Stockwell II with Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card – by 31 July 2023 (New Customers)
Apply for Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card as an eligible new customer between 3-31 July 2023 and spend at least S$500 within 30 days of card approval to receive either the newest Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2 (worth S$362.35), S$300 cash reward, or a Marshall Stockwell II (worth S$399).
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Upcoming Asia Miles Devaluation for Cathay Pacific and Partner Award Flights – from 01 October 2023
You will soon require more Asia Miles to fly on Cathay Pacific and its partner airlines from 01 October 2023 - redeem them early to take advantage of the existing award chart!