Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Sep-Oct 2023): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More

When it comes to credit card promotions these days, we’re spoilt for choice. Banks offering credit cards in Singapore are competing so hard for new customers that they are practically raining Apple products, Nintendo Switches, ergonomic chairs, cold hard cash and other freebies on us.

But which are the best credit card promotions in Singapore? Here are our picks from Citibank, Standard Chartered, UOB, DBS, and more. 

Contents

      1. An overview

      2. Citibank credit card promotions

      3. Standard Chartered credit card promotions

      4. CIMB credit card promotions

      5. AMEX credit card promotions

      6. UOB credit card promotions

      7. HSBC credit card promotions

      8. DBS credit card promotions

      9. POSB credit card promotions

      10. OCBC credit card promotions

      11. Credit card promotions—is there a catch?

An overview: Best credit card promotions in Singapore (Sep-Oct 2023)

1. Citibank credit card promotion

Looking to sign up for a new Citibank credit card? Well, you’re in luck! Here’s the spread of what Citibank has to offer this month:

  • $300 Cash via PayNow

  • Nintendo Switch OLED ($549)

  • $450 Amazon Vouchers

  • Sony WH-1000XM5 ($575)

  • Apple iPad 9 ($503.65)

  • ErgoTune Supreme V3 ($599)

All you need to do is sign up for one of the following Citibank credit cards via MoneySmart and spend $500 within 30 days. You’ll also stand a chance to win a MacBook Air M2 15-inch, an Apple iPhone 14 Pro, or an Apple Watch Ultra in our MoneySmart Apple Lucky Draw!

There are 4 Citibank credit cards on promotion. Our top pick is the Citi Cash Back+ Mastercard, an unlimited cashback card with no monthly minimum spend.

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MoneySmart Exclusive

Faster Gift Redemption | MONEYSMART LUCKY DRAW

Citi Cash Back+ Mastercard®

Cash Back on Eligible Spend

1.6%

Min. Spend per month

S$0

Cash Back Cap per month

Unlimited

MoneySmart Exclusive:

[MONEYSMART LUCKY DRAW]
Get an Sony WH1000-XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (worth S$575) OR a Nintendo Switch OLED Gaming Console (worth S$549) OR a S$450 Amazon SG Gift Card OR S$300 Cash via PayNow when you apply and spend a min. of S$500 in "Qualifying Spends" within 30 days from card approval date. T&Cs apply

PLUS stand a chance to win a MacBook Air M2 15-inch or an Apple iPhone 14 Pro or an Apple Watch Ultra today! T&Cs apply.

Valid until 30 Sep 2023

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Key Features

  • 1.6% cashback on your spend

  • No minimum spend required and no cap on cash back earned

  • Cash back earned does not expire

  • Redeem your cash back instantly on-the-go with Pay with Points or for cash rebate via SMS

  • With Citi PayAll, you can earn and accumulate Citi Miles, Citi ThankYou PointsSM or Cash Back quickly when you pay your big-ticket bills such as rent, insurance premiums, education expenses, taxes, utilities and more

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

Annual Interest Rate and Fees

Annual Interest Rate

S$194.40

S$97.20

First year annual fee waived

1% of the current balance plus 1% of any outstanding unbilled instalment amounts plus interest charges plus late payment charge or S$50, whichever is greater

25 days

Minimum Income Requirements

Singaporean/PR Minimum Income

S$42,000

Documents Required

SG Citizens or PRs

6 months

6 months

With Full Name and Address

Wireless Payment

MasterCard PayPass

Card Association

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If you’d prefer a miles card, the Citi PremierMiles Card lets you earn Citi Miles that never expire.

Citibank logo
Citibank logo

MoneySmart Exclusive

Faster Gift Redemption | MONEYSMART LUCKY DRAW

Citi PremierMiles Card

Local Spend

S$1 = 1.2 Miles

All Foreign Currency Spend including Retail and Online

S$1 = Up to 2 Miles

Selected Online Hotel Bookings

S$1 = Up to 10 Miles

MoneySmart Exclusive:

[MONEYSMART LUCKY DRAW]
Get an Apple iPad Wi-Fi, 64GB 9th Gen (worth S$503.65) OR a Nintendo Switch OLED Gaming Console (worth S$549) OR a Sony WH1000-XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (worth S$575) or S$300 Cash via PayNow when you apply and spend a min. of S$500 in "Qualifying Spends" within 30 days from card approval date. T&Cs apply.

PLUS stand a chance to win a MacBook Air M2 15-inch or an Apple iPhone 14 Pro or an Apple Watch Ultra todayT&Cs apply.

Valid until 30 Sep 2023

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Key Features

  • S$1 = 1.2 Citi Miles on Local spend (no min. spend)

  • S$1 = 2 Citi Miles on Foreign currency spend

  • Annual Fee Applies

  • Earn 10,000 Citi Miles upon renewal of annual membership and payment of annual fee

  • Citi Miles never expire

  • Priority Pass membership gives you access to more than 600 airport lounges twice a year

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  • Priority Pass membership is on application basis and is reserved for the Principal cardmember only, limited to 2 complimentary visits per calendar year

  • Complimentary Travel Accident Insurance up to S$1,000,000 coverage, Medical Assistance Programme and Travel Inconvenience Coverage

  • With Citi PayAll, you can earn and accumulate Citi Miles, Citi ThankYou PointsSM or Cash Back quickly when you pay your big-ticket bills such as rent, insurance premiums, education expenses, taxes, utilities and more

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

Annual Interest Rate and Fees

Annual Interest Rate

S$194.40

S$97.20

1% plus 1% of any outstanding unbilled instalment amounts plus interest charges plus late payment charge or S$50, whichever is higher

25 days

Minimum Income Requirements

Singaporean/PR Minimum Income

S$42,000

Documents Required

SG Citizens or PRs

6 months

6 months

With Full Name and Address

Wireless Payment

MasterCard PayPass

Card Association

See all card details 

Here’s a summary of all the Citibank credit cards with ongoing promotions:

Citibank credit card

Key features

Promotion

Valid until

Citi Cash Back+ Mastercard

1.6% cashback that never expires. No minimum spend required and no cap on cash back.

Sony WH1000-XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (worth $575) OR a Nintendo Switch OLED Gaming Console (worth $549) OR a $450 Amazon SG Gift Card OR $300 Cash via PayNow when you apply and spend a min. of $500 in “Qualifying Spends” within 30 days from card approval date.

Plus stand a chance to win a MacBook Air M2 15-inch or an Apple iPhone 14 Pro or an Apple Watch Ultra.

7 Sep 2023

Citi Cash Back Card

6% cashback on dining, 8% cashback on groceries and petrol.

Citi Rewards Card

10X Rewards on online purchases, ride-hailing and shopping.

Citi PremierMiles Card

$1 = 1.2 Citi Miles on Local spend and 2 Citi Miles on Foreign currency spend. Citi Miles never expire.

Apple iPad Wi-Fi, 64GB 9th Gen (worth $503.65) OR a Nintendo Switch OLED Gaming Console (worth $549) OR a Sony WH1000-XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (worth $575) or $300 Cash via PayNow when you apply and spend a min. of $500 in “Qualifying Spends” within 30 days from card approval date.

Plus stand a chance to win a MacBook Air M2 15-inch or an Apple iPhone 14 Pro or an Apple Watch Ultra!

Other Citibank credit cards, such as the Citibank SMRT Card and Citibank Lazada Card, do not have any ongoing promotions.

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2. Standard Chartered credit card promotions

There are a few Standard Chartered credit card promotions ongoing this month that are all very enticing. It’s hard to pick the best, but the Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card promotion comes up top in terms of cash value. This card is an unlimited cashback card with no cashback cap and no minimum spend.

Sponsored

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Standard Chartered logo

MoneySmart Exclusive

Earn Unlimited 1.5% Cashback | UPSIZED CASH

Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card

Cash Back on Eligible spend

Up to 1.5%

Min. Spend per month

S$0

Cash Back Cap per month

Unlimited

MoneySmart Exclusive:

[UPSIZED CASH]
Get up to S$360 Ultra Upsized Cash via PayNow* OR an Apple Watch SE, 40mm GPS (worth S$379) OR a Nintendo Switch OLED (worth S$549) OR a Hinomi H1 Pro Ergonomic Chair (worth S$619) when you apply and spend a min. of S$500 in Eligible Transactions. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 30 Sep 2023

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Key Features

  • Flat 1.5% cashback rate for all eligible purchases

  • No cashback cap and no minimum spend

  • Enjoy dining and shopping discount privileges at over 3,000 outlets in Asia with Standard Chartered’s The Good Life benefits program

  • 2 year annual fee waiver, no minimum spend required

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

Annual Interest Rate and Fees

Annual Interest Rate

S$194.40

S$0

First 1 year waived

S$50 OR 1% of principal / interest, fees & charges / overlimit amount / past due amount, whichever is higher

Available

Minimum Income Requirements

Singaporean/PR Minimum Income

S$60,000

Wireless Payment

Visa Contactless

Card Association

Mastercard

See all card details 

If you spend less than $500 a month, but at least $250, the Standard Chartered Rewards+ Credit Card and Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card are good options. These will give you $250 cash or an Apple AirPods 3rd Generation (worth $271.50) if you spend $250 within 30 days. That’s giving the full amount you spent back to you!

Standard Chartered logo
Standard Chartered logo

MoneySmart Exclusive

Earn up to 10X Rewards Points

Standard Chartered Rewards+ Credit Card

on Foreign Currency Spend

S$1= 10X Points

on Local Dining Spend

S$1= 5X Points

Rewards to Miles Conversion

1 Point = 0.29 Miles

MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get S$250 Cash via PayNow or an Apple AirPods 3rd Generation (worth $271.50) when you apply and spend a min. of S$250 in Eligible Transactions. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 30 Sep 2023

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Key Features

  • 10X Rewards Points per S$1 spent in foreign currency, including online spends

  • 5X Rewards Points per S$1 spent in Singapore Dollars for local dining transactions

  • 1X Rewards Points per S$1 on all other spends

  • 2 years annual fee waiver, no minimum spend required

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

See all card details 

Standard Chartered logo
Standard Chartered logo

MoneySmart Exclusive

Earn up to 6% Cashback

Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card

Cashback from Netflix, Spotify, fast food joints and more. *T&Cs apply.

6%*

Annual Fee

S$0

Minimum Spend

S$0

MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get S$250 Cash via PayNow or an Apple AirPods 3rd Generation (worth $271.50) when you apply and spend a min. of S$250 in Eligible Transactions. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 30 Sep 2023

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Key Features

  • 0% interest 3-month EasyPay on all eligible expenditure with 100% cashback on fees. Earn Rewards Points on your instalments.

  • Enjoy dining and shopping discount privileges at over 3,000 outlets in Asia with Standard Chartered’s The Good Life benefits program

  • 6% cashback on your everyday spend at your favourite merchants across fast food dining, coffee and toast, digital subscriptions and on your daily commute (Bus/MRT). No minimum spend requirement.

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

See all card details 

Here’s a summary of all Standard Chartered credit card promotions this month:

Standard Chartered credit card

Key features

Promotion

Valid until

Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card

1.5% cashback rate with unlimited cashback and no minimum spend

$340 Cash via PayNow OR an Apple Watch SE, 40mm GPS (worth $382.50) OR a Nintendo Switch OLED (worth $549) OR a Hinomi H1 Pro Ergonomic Chair (worth $619).

Get a Sony PlayStation®5 Digital Edition Console (worth $669) when you are one of the first 2 successful applicants to submit the MoneySmart Claim Form at 2PM and one of the first 2 successful applicants to submit the MoneySmart Claim Form at 9PM daily.

Get $20 Cash Bonus when you place your card on file and spend a minimum of $20 at any of the following eligible merchants (Shopee, Lazada, TaoBao, Netflix, Carousell, Ezbuy, Qoo10) within the first 30 days from card approval. 

22 Sep 2023

Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card

6% cashback on digital subscriptions, at fast food outlets and daily commutes 

$250 Cash via PayNow OR Apple Airpods 3rd Generation (worth $271.50).

30 Sep 2023

Standard Chartered Rewards+ Credit Card

10X Rewards Points per $1 spent in foreign currency, 5X Rewards Points per $1 local dining spend

Standard Chartered Journey Credit Card

3 miles per $1 spent on online Transportation, Food Delivery & Online Grocery transactions

Stand to receive a MVST Trek Aluminium Carry-on Luggage (worth $557) OR a MVST Trek Aluminium Large Luggage (worth $796). Flash deal valid until 27 Sep 2023.

Earn up to 35,000 Miles when you meet the eligible spends AND have your first year Annual Fee waived when you sign up for the Journey Credit Card OR earn up to 45,000 Miles when you meet the eligible spends and pay your card’s first year Annual Fee when you sign up. 

30 Sep 2023

The other Standard Chartered credit cards don’t have ongoing sign-up promotions this month. Wondering what happened to the Standard Chartered X Card, with its infamous 100,00 miles sign-up promotion? The X card got X-ed, and has been replaced by the Standard Chartered Journey Credit Card.

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3. CIMB credit card Promotion

There are 3 ongoing credit card promotions for those new to CIMB credit cards.

The most accessible CIMB credit card is the CIMB World Mastercard, which has a $0 minimum spend per month. (Note, however, that you’ll need to hit $500 a month to enjoy the card’s higher 2% unlimited cashback rate.)

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MoneySmart Exclusive

FLASH DEAL | Cash Bonus

CIMB World Mastercard

Unlimited Cashback on the following categories (Wine & Dine, Online Food Delivery, Movies & Digital Entertainment, Taxi & Automobile, Luxury Goods)
Up to 3% Unlimited Cashback Promotion
Promotion is valid from 25-Jul-2023 to 31-Oct-2023

Up to 3%*

Min. spend per month to qualify for 2% Unlimited Cashback
S$500 Lowered min. spend/month Promotion
Promotion is valid from 25-Jul-2023 to 31-Oct-2023

S$500

Cash Rebate cap

Unlimited

MoneySmart Exclusive:

[CASH BONUS FLASH DEAL]
Get S$300 Cash via PayNow OR $320 eCapita Vouchers OR an Apple Watch SE, 40mm GPS (worth $382.50) OR a Titan V1 7 Speed Foldable Bike (worth S$399) when you apply and spend a min of S$988. 

PLUS get S$30 Cash Bonus via PayNow when you sign up through MoneySmart! T&Cs apply.
 
Additionally, enjoy up to 3% Unlimited Cashback* from CIMB with min. spend of S$2,500 per month. T&Cs apply. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 30 Sep 2023

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Key Features

  • 2% Unlimited Cashback on Wine & Dine, Online Food Delivery, Movies & Digital Entertainment, Taxi & Automobile, Luxury Goods. 1%* Cashback on all other spends.

  • 1% Unlimited Bonus Cashback with min. spend of S$2,500 per month. Promo valid till 31 Oct 2023.

  • Access to Over 1,000 Airport Lounges via Mastercard® Airport Experiences Provided by LoungeKey

  • 50% Off Green Fees at golf courses across the region

  • No annual fees for life

  • Apply for up to 4 supplementary cards and have annual fees waived for all supplementary cards

  • Access to over 1,000 regional deals & discounts across Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia

Annual Interest Rate and Fees

Annual Interest Rate

S$0

Free

Available

3% or S$50, whichever is higher

23 days

Minimum Income Requirements

Wireless Payment

Card Association

See all card details 

Here are all the CIMB credit card promotions:

CIMB credit card

Key feature(s)

Promotion

Valid until

CIMB World Mastercard

2% unlimited cashback on Wine & Dine, Online Food Delivery, Movies & Digital Entertainment, Taxi & Automobile, Luxury Goods. No annual fees for life.

Get $300 Cash via PayNow OR $320 eCapita Vouchers OR an Apple Watch SE, 40mm GPS (worth $382.50) OR a Titan V1 7 Speed Foldable Bike (worth $399) when you apply and spend a min of $988. 

PLUS get $30 Cash Bonus via PayNow when you sign up through MoneySmart.

Additionally, enjoy up to 3% Unlimited Cashback* from CIMB with min. spend of $2,500 per month.

30 Sep 2023

CIMB Visa Signature

10% cashback on Beauty & Wellness, Online Shopping, Groceries and more, capped at $100 per month and up to $20 per category. Minimum spend $800.

CIMB Visa Infinite

2% unlimited cashback on Travel, Overseas, Online Spend in Foreign Currencies with $2,000 minimum monthly spend.

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4. AMEX credit card promotions

Are you a Singapore Airlines (SIA) loyalist? This month, AMEX credit cards are offering up to 21,500 KrisFlyer miles and Samsonite Choca Spinner 68/25 (worth $700) if you sign up for the American Express Singapore Airlines Business Credit Card via MoneySmart.

If you aren’t a frequent SQ flyer, the American Express Platinum Credit Card might pique your interest instead:

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American Express logo

MoneySmart Exclusive

American Express Platinum Credit Card

for every full S$1.60 spend at participating Platinum 10Xcelerartor Partners

10 Membership Rewards Points

for every full S$1.60 spend on All Other Spend

2 Membership Rewards Points

Rewards to Miles Conversion

1 Point = 0.55 Miles

Get up to S$200 Statement Credits from Amex when you apply, pay the card's Annual Fee, and spend a min of S$3,000 within three month of card approval. T&Cs Apply.

Valid until 31 Oct 2023

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Key Features

  • Enjoy Love Dining @ Restaurants privileges which offers up to 50% savings on food orders at a handpicked selection of popular restaurants.

  • Enjoy Chillax By Platinum privileges. Enjoy a drink on the house at places like Anti:Dote and The Auld Alliance

  • Enjoy up to 40% off à la carte spa services at Adeva Spa, Spa Rael and The Ultimate

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

See all card details 

Here are all the American Express credit card promotions this month:

American Express credit card

Key feature(s)

Promotion

Valid until

American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card

$1 local spend = 1.2 KrisFlyer miles

Up to 21,500 SIA KrisFlyer miles (equivalent to a return trip to Bali OR 1-way trip to Perth/Darwin via Singapore Airlines) with $1,000 spend and annual fee payment within 30 days.

2 Oct 2023

Singapore Airlines Business Credit Card

Up to 8.5 HighFlyer Points per $1 spent on eligible Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights

Get a Samsonite Choca Spinner 68/25 (worth $700) upon Annual Card Fee payment and minimum eligible spending of $500 in the first month of Card approval.

PLUS enjoy a welcome offer of up to 74,400 HighFlyer points (worth $708), a complimentary Accor Plus membership (worth $418 offering a free night’s stay every year), and up to 20,000 HighFlyer points (worth $190).

3 Oct 2023

American Express Platinum Credit Card

$1.60 spend = 10 Points at participating Platinum EXTRA Partners / 2X Points on all other spend

Up to $200 Statement Credits from Amex with $3,000 minimum spend and annual fee payment within 3 months.

31 Oct 2023

American Express The Platinum Card

$1.60 spend = 2 Membership Rewards

Samsonite Sigma Spinner 76cm Expandable Luggage (worth $600) and up to 43,750 worth of Membership Rewards points from Amex with $3,000 minimum spend and annual fee payment within 60 days.

18 Sep 2023

This month, the American Express True Cashback Card, American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Credit Card, and American Express CapitaCard, do not have any ongoing promotions.

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5. UOB credit card promotions

This month, UOB is full of credit card promotions. Currently, there are 2 main types of UOB credit card promotions—cashback and/or Grab vouchers,and miles. 

One of the most accessible UOB credit cards is the $0 minimum spend UOB Absolute Cashback Card, which will get you $350 Cash Credit this month.

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UOB logo

MoneySmart Exclusive

Online Promo

MoneySmart x UOB GIVEAWAY

UOB Absolute Cashback Card

Cash Back on Eligible Spend

1.7%

Min. Spend per month

$0

Spend Exclusions

No

MoneySmart Exclusive:

[MoneySmart GIVEAWAY]
Stand to receive a ASUS Vivobook x BAPE ® (worth S$2,349) OR a Sony PlayStation®5 Disc Console (worth S$799) OR a Nintendo Switch OLED (worth S$549) when you successfully apply for an eligible UOB Credit Card through MoneySmart and meet the Giveaway eligibility criteria! T&Cs apply. 

PLUS receive up to S$350 Cash Credit from UOB when you are the first 200 new-to-UOB customers who successfully apply for an eligible UOB Credit Card and spend a min. of S$1,000 per month, for 2 consecutive months from the card approval date. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 17 Oct 2023

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Key Features

  • 1.7% limitless cashback on everything, including groceries, insurance, school fees, wallet top-ups, healthcare, Utilities & Telco Bills and Rental

  • No minimum spend

  • No minimum spend

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

Annual Interest Rate and Fees

Annual Interest Rate

S$194.40

1st supplementary card free; $97.20 for subsequent cards

1st year fee waiver

3% or S$50, whichever is higher

21 days

Minimum Income Requirements

Singaporean/PR Minimum Income

S$40,000

Documents Required

SG Citizens or PRs

At least 6 months' validity

EP or S Pass only with at least 6 months’ validity

Latest Billing Proof

N/A

Yes

Card Association

See all card details 

With a 50,000 miles bonus, the UOB PRVI Miles Card offers one of the biggest miles promotion this month:

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UOB logo

MoneySmart Exclusive

Online Promo

MoneySmart x UOB GIVEAWAY

UOB PRVI MASTERCARD Miles Card

Local Spend

S$1 = 1.4 Miles

Overseas Spend

S$1 = 2.4 Miles

Selected Online Hotel and Flight bookings

S$1 = 6 Miles

MoneySmart Exclusive:

[MoneySmart GIVEAWAY]
Stand to receive a ASUS Vivobook x BAPE ® (worth S$2,349) OR a Sony PlayStation®5 Disc Console (worth S$799) OR a Nintendo Switch OLED (worth S$549) when you successfully apply for an eligible UOB Credit Card through MoneySmart and meet the Giveaway eligibility criteria! T&Cs apply. 

PLUS get up to 50,000 miles from UOB when you successfully apply for a UOB PRVI Miles Card and spend a min. of S$1,000 on their new UOB PRVI credit card for 2 consecutive months from card approval date, payable first-year annual fee and SMS registration required. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 17 Oct 2023

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Key Features

  • Earn 6 miles with every S$1.00 spent on major airlines and hotels booked through Expedia, UOB Travel, and Agoda

  • Earn 2.4 miles for every S$1.00 spent overseas (including online shopping from overseas websites), and 1.4 miles for every S$1.00 spent locally

  • Choice to redeem for miles, cash rebate or vouchers

  • Complimentary Public Conveyance Personal Accident cover of S$500,000 and up to S$50,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation including illness due to COVID-19. T&Cs apply.

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

See all card details 

Here’s a summary of all ongoing UOB credit card promotions this month:

UOB credit card

Key features

Promotion

Valid until

UOB One Card

Up to 15% rebate on Shopee, Dairy Farm Group, Grab, SP. Minimum spend of $2,000 per month.

Up to 15% cashback and $350 Cash Credit with $1,000 spend per month for 2 months.

30 Sep 2023

UOB Absolute Cashback Card

1.7% limitless cashback with no minimum spend

Up to $350 Cash Credit for first 200 new-to-UOB customers who spend $1,000 per month for 2 months.

30 Sep 2023

UOB EVOL Credit Card

8% cashback on Online and Mobile Contactless spend with $600 monthly spend

Get up to $500 worth of Grab Vouchers with $1,000 spend per month for 2 months.

31 Oct 2023

UOB Lady’s Card

Up to 30 miles per $5 spent on your preferred category with no min. spend required.

Receive up to $350 Cash Credit from UOB when you are the first 200 new-to-UOB customers who successfully apply and spend a min. of $1,000 per month, for 2 consecutive months from the card approval date.

30 Sep 2023

UOB PRVI Miles Credit Card (MASTERCARD / VISA / American Express)

$1 local spend = 1.4 miles; $1 overseas spend = 2.4 miles. No minimum spend and no cap on earned miles.

Receive up to $350 Cash Credit from UOB when you are the first 200 new-to-UOB customers who successfully apply and spend a min. of $1,000 per month, for 2 consecutive months from the card approval date.

30 Sep 2023

KrisFlyer UOB Card

$1 = 3 KrisFlyer Miles (with $800 annual spend on Singapore Airlines Group)

$1 = 3 KrisFlyer Miles on Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, Scoot and KrisShop purchases

Up to 31,000 miles and first year annual fee of $194.40 (inc GST) waived with $2,000 spend within 60 days.

30 Sep 2023

MoneySmart is also holding a giveaway (until 17 Oct 2023) for eligible cardholders of the following cards:

  • Absolute Cashback Card

  • One Card

  • EVOL Credit Card

  • Lady’s Card

  • PRVI Mastercard Miles Card / PRVI Visa Miles Card / PRVI Miles American Express Card

  • KrisFlyer Credit Card

At the time of writing, the UOB Preferred Platinum Visa Card and UOB Visa Infinite Metal Card have no ongoing promotions.

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6. HSBC credit card promotions

Check out all the HSBC credit cards for the latest credit card promotions.

Among their cards, our top pick is the HSBC Revolution Credit Card. The most accessible card with $0 minimum spend, this card is great for earning points through everyday spending.

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HSBC logo

MoneySmart Exclusive

Earn Points for Everyday Spending

HSBC Revolution Credit Card

on Online Spend and Contactless Payments

S$1= 10X Points

on All Other Spend

S$1= 1X Point

for every 10 Points

Earn 4 Miles

Get a Samsonite ZELTUS 69cm Spinner Exp Luggage with built-in scale (worth S$680) or S$150 cashback for new HSBC credit cardholders. Existing HSBC credit cardholders receive $50 cashback. Min. spends of S$1,000 upon card approval required and marketing consent provided upon applying. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 31 Dec 2023

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Key Features

  • 10X Reward points (equivalent to 4 miles or 2.5% Cashback) on online purchases and contactless payments.

  • 1X Reward point for all other types of spending.

  • No min. spend required.

  • No annual fee

  • Receive complimentary access to ENTERTAINER with HSBC app, with over 1,000 1-for-1 deals on dining, lifestyle and travel worldwide.

  • Cap of 10,000 rewards points per calendar month on eligible purchases. Other terms apply.

Annual Interest Rate and Fees

Annual Interest Rate

S$0

S$0

3% or S$50, whichever is greater

20 days

Minimum Income Requirements

Singaporean/PR Minimum Income

S$40,000

Wireless Payment

Visa Contactless

Card Association

See all card details 

HSBC credit card

Key features

Promotion

Valid until

HSBC Revolution Credit Card

$1= 10X Points on Online Spend and Contactless Payments

$1= 1X Points on all other spend

Earn 4 Miles for every 10 points

Get a Samsonite ZELTUS 69cm Spinner Exp Luggage with built-in scale (worth $680) or $150 cashback for new HSBC credit cardholders.

Existing HSBC credit cardholders receive $50 cashback.

31 Dec 2023

HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card

5% cash rebate on local dining and groceries (food deliveries and online groceries included).

5% cash rebate cap per quarter

1X Reward point per dollar spent.

HSBC Advance Credit Card

1.5% base cashback

2.5% cashback owhen you spend more than $2,000.

1% bonus cashback on all your credit card spending with HSBC Everyday+.

HSBC TravelOne Card

$1 = 1.2 miles on local spend

$1 = 2.4 miles on foreign currency spend

Up to 20,000 Miles (in the form of 50,000 Reward points)

31 Dec 2023

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7. DBS credit card promotions

The juiciest DBS credit card sign-up promotions this month are a $250 cashback promotion and a 60,000 miles promotion. The former applies to the DBS yuu Card—yes, the namesake of that annoying jingle that’s been blaring in our supermarkets!

DBS logo
DBS logo

Online Promo

DBS yuu Visa Card

at yuu merchants with no min. spend, and no cap

5% Cash Rebate/ 10x yuu Points

when you spend S$600 Qualifying Spend at yuu merchants in a calendar month

Additional bonus 13% Cash Rebate/ 26x yuu Point

on all other spend

0.5% Cash Rebate/ 1x yuu Points

Online Promo:

Get S$250 cashback (New Cardmembers) or up to S$80 cashback (Existing Cardmembers) when you successfully apply for any DBS yuu Card and make a min. spend of S$500 within 30 days of card approval. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 30 Sep 2023

Apply Now

More Details

Key Features

  • Enjoy 5% cash rebates/ 10x yuu Points at yuu merchants with no min. spend no cap

  • Earn additional bonus 13% cash rebates / 26x yuu Points on your yuu merchant spend when you hit S$600 total Qualified Spend in a calendar month

  • Earn 0.5% cash rebates / 1x yuu Point on all other spend

  • Great for daily essentials like groceries, dining, telco and recreation

  • yuu merchant includes Cold Storage, Giant, Guardian, BreadTalk, ToastBox, Food Republic, Food Junction, Mandai Wildlife Group and many more.

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

See all card details 

The DBS Vantage Visa Infinite Card comes with a fat miles welcome gift this month, but do note that this is not an entry-level miles card:

DBS logo
DBS logo

Online Promo

Miles or Cashback – you decide

DBS Vantage Visa Infinite Card

Local Spend

S$1 = 1.5 miles or 1.5% cashback

Overseas Spend

S$1 = 2.2 miles or 2.2% cashback

when you pay the Card's Annual Fee

25,000 Bonus Miles

Online Promo:

Get up to 60,000 miles when you sign up with promo code VANMILES and make a min. spend of S$4,000 within 30 days of card approval and payable annual fee required. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 31 Jan 2024

Apply Now

More Details

Key Features

  • 1.5 miles or 1.5% cashback for every S$1 local spend

  • 2.2 miles or 2.2% cashback for every S$1 overseas spend

  • Switch your rewards flexibly between up to 2.2 miles per S$1 or 2.2% Cashback

  • Receive 25,000 bonus miles (in the form of 12,500 DBS Points) when you pay the annual fee of S$594 (exclusive of GST)

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

See all card details 

Here’s the full list of ongoing DBS credit card promotions:

DBS credit card

Key feature(s)

Promotion

Expiry

DBS yuu Card (Visa / American Express)

5% Cash Rebate / 10x yuu Points with no minimum spend and no cap.

$250 cashback (new cardmembers) or $80 cashback (existing cardmembers) with $500 minimum spend within 30 days.

30 Sep 2023

DBS Altitude Card (​​Visa Signature / American Express)

$1 spend = 10 miles that never expire. Get 10,000 miles upon paying annual fee of $194.40.

Up to 40,000 miles with $2,000 spend within 30 days 

30 Sep 2023

DBS Vantage Visa Infinite Card

1.5 miles or 1.5% cashback per $1 local spend; 2.2 miles or 2.2% cashback per $1 overseas spend

Up to 60,000 miles with $4,000 minimum spend and payment of annual fee within 30 days.

30 Sep 2023

These other DBS credit cards do not have ongoing sign-up promotions:

A word on the DBS Woman’s and Woman’s World Card: Don’t be fooled by the name. You can apply for these cards no matter your gender.

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8. POSB Credit Card Promotion

The POSB Everyday Card is a straightforward cash rebates card with no minimum spend. You can apply for it to make the most out of your day-to-day spending. Check back to view the POSB Everyday Card’s latest promotions.

POSB logo
POSB logo

Online Promo

Earn Cash Rebates that Never Expire

POSB Everyday Card

Cash rebates on Online Food Delivery

Up to 10%

Cash Rebates on Groceries from Sheng Siong

Up to 5%

Fuel Savings at SPC

Up to 20.1% + 2%

Online Promo:

Get S$150 Cashback when you apply with promo code 150CASH and make the min. spend of S$800 within 60 days of card approval. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 31 Jan 2024

Apply Now

More Details

Key Features

  • No minimum spend

  • Base cashback rate: 0.3% POSB Daily$ rebate for all purchases

  • Activate SimplyGo to use your card as an EZ-Link card. SimplyGo charges MRT and bus fares to your credit card, eliminating the need for auto top-ups

  • Link the POSB Everyday Card to your DBS or POSB Savings or Current account to use card at ATM

  • At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

Annual Interest Rate and Fees

Annual Interest Rate

S$194.40

S$97.20

First year waived

3.00% or S$50, whichever is higher

25 days

Minimum Income Requirements

Singaporean/PR Minimum Income

S$45,000

Wireless Payment

MasterCard PayPass

Card Association

See all card details 

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9. OCBC credit card promotions

If you’ve been looking for a sign to get on board the OCBC train, this is it. MoneySmart is holding an exclusive giveaway with OCBC which gives you the chance to bag an Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M2 Chip, an Apple iPad 10.2inch (9th Gen) or an EverDesk+ Lite Standing Table. You may enter the giveaway on top of enjoying ongoing OCBC promotions:

OCBC credit card

Key feature(s)

Promotion

Expiry

Titanium Rewards Card (Pink)

15x OCBC$ (equivalent to 6 air miles) per $1 spent on eligible online and retail purchases at Apple, Shopee, H&M and more (limited time only)

1x OCBC$ on all other eligible purchases

Get a Samsung 27-inch M5 Smart Monitor (worth $554) OR a ErgoTune Classic Ergonomic Chair (worth $399) or $270 eCapita Vouchers OR $250 Cash via PayNow when you apply and spend a min. of $500 in Qualifying Spend within 30 days of card approval. 

30 Sep 2023

Titanium Rewards Card (Blue)

90°N Card / 90°N Visa Card

1.3 Travel$ with every $1 spent on Local Currency

365 Credit Card 

5% cashback on everyday dining

6% cashback on fuel spend locally and overseas

3% cashback on groceries, land transport, online travel, recurring telco and electricity bills

Get a Samsung 27-inch M5 Smart Monitor (worth $554) OR a ErgoTune Classic Ergonomic Chair (worth $399) OR $280 upsized Cash via PayNow when you apply and spend a min. of $500 in Qualifying Spend within 30 days of card approval. 

30 Sep 2023

Frank Card

Up to 10% cashback

 

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Credit card promotions—is there a catch?

With free AirPods Pro, ergonomic standing desks and thousands of miles raining down on us, you might be wondering: Is there a catch to all these freebies?

Truth is, there is one drawback to signing up for credit card promotions: You won’t be eligible for more freebies in the future. Well, at least for a year. Here’s how it works:

Banks and comparison sites like MoneySmart usually offer the best giveaways for new sign ups. Usually this is defined as people who either:

  • Have never ever owned a credit card from that bank, OR

  • Cancelled their card at least 12 months ago

If you’re thinking of gaming the system by cancelling your card and re-applying, tough luck!

Another thing to note is that you must hit the minimum spend to get your reward. If you’re really lucky, you’ll get your shiny new iPad or cashback immediately upon card approval. However, most banks require you to spend a minimum sum (say, $1,000 in the first month) and sometimes even fork out the first year’s annual credit card fee (goodbye, fee waiver!). After all that, banks will make you wait a few months before you can even smell the freebie.

So what’s the lesson here? Read the T&Cs carefully, and only sign up when you’re confident you can hit the minimum spend.

 

Read more about the best air miles, cashback, and rewards credit cards! Plus, learn the differences between air miles vs cashback vs rewards credit cards.

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