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13-07-2025
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- AsiaOne
Best bank offers in Singapore (July 2025): 50% cashback on public transit with Amex, win Business Class flights with HSBC and more, Money News
PUBLISHED ON July 13, 2025 10:00 AM By Vanessa Nah Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don't end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and perks just for owning and using their credit cards or debit cards — think priority early access to concert tickets, exclusive discounts, and more. This July, tap your Amex credit card on buses and trains to enjoy up to 50 per cent cashback. Spend on your HSBC credit card to automatically qualify for a chance to win business class flights, hotel staycays, Michelin-starred dining treats, and more. Plus, every day of the week, score 50 per cent off flights and hotels with DBS/POSB! Here's a look at all the ongoing bank offers and deals in Singapore that you can enjoy with your credit card or simply with your banking app, including lucky draws, cashback or gift promotions, and flight deals. Bank offers in Singapore: Lucky draws, giveaways and more American Express: 50% cashback on public transit From July 3 to 31, 2025, American Express card members can receive 50 per cent cashback on public transit in Singapore. Spend $6 or more on MRT or public bus fares (using your Amex card, mobile wallet, or smartwatch), and get $3 credited back per $6 spent, up to five times per registered Card (maximum $15 cashback). The offer is limited to the first 50,000 cards that are registered. Key details: Valid from: July 3 – 31, 2025 Offer: $3 cashback with every $6 spent, up to five times per card How to use: Register your Card, then pay fares with your Amex Card (physical, digital wallet, or wearable) Note: Exclusions apply and registration is required. Trips can be tracked via the SimplyGo app. HSBC Cards: Spend and win flights, stays, and dining treats From May 15 to July 31, 2025, HSBC credit card holders have a shot at a range of travel and lifestyle prizes in HSBC's mid-year miles and rewards lucky draw. Prizes like business and economy class flights, Mandai Rainforest Resort stays, COMO lifestyle vouchers, and Michelin dining experiences are up for grabs. All you need to do is… almost nothing. Taking part is going to take practically no effort, because you can participate just by spending as usual on their cards. No registration is needed; simply meet the minimum qualifying spend for your chosen prize tier, and you're automatically entered into the draws. How it works: Promo period: May 15 to July 31, 2025 How to qualify: Spend on travel, shopping, dining, or entertainment with your HSBC Credit Card. Unlock more chances: The more you spend, the more prize tiers you qualify for. Meeting a higher tier also gets you automatic entry for all lower tiers, so you maximise your chances. Prizes by spend tier: Minimum qualifying spend Prizes (no. of prizes) $12,000 Business class to USA (3), Business class to Shanghai (15), 2D1N Mandai Rainforest Resort Stay (20) $6,000 Economy class to Thailand (10), Economy class to Bali (10), $500 COMO Vouchers (105), $400 COMO Vouchers (120) $3,000 $200 COMO Vouchers (350), $150 COMO Vouchers (1,000), $150 Entertainment Credits (500) Note that flight prizes are awarded as KrisFlyer miles credited to your Singapore Airlines account. Each customer can only win one prize in total. DBS Half-priced Holidays Looking to stretch your travel budget without cutting back on the fun? With DBS Half-priced Holidays, the only thing you'll be cutting is prices — and in half. From now till Dec 31, 2025, enjoy 50 per cent off travel bookings every single day of the week — exclusively with your DBS/POSB card. Whether you're booking flights, hotels, or activities, there's a fresh deal waiting daily across popular platforms like Expedia, Cathay Pacific, KKday, Klook, and more. Keep an eye out for daily promo codes — here's a summary: Day Platform Deal Promo Code / Release Monday 50% off (capped at $200) for min. 2 Economy class flight tickets Promo code released every Monday at 12 pm Tuesday 50% off (capped at $100) for selected hotels worldwide Promo code released every Tuesday at 12 am Wednesday Cathay Pacific 50% off (capped at $200) for flight bookings Promo code: CXDBSDEAL—valid every Wednesday from 12 am Thursday KKday 50% off (capped at $50) for sitewide bookings Promo code: DBSTHUXXX (XXX = first 3 letters of the month), from 12 pm Friday Starlux 50% off selected flights (max. 2 passengers per booking) Promo code: TGIJXDBS—valid every Friday from 12 pm Saturday Klook 50% off (capped at $50) sitewide, min. spend $100 Promo code released every Saturday at 12 pm Sunday Agoda 50% off (capped at $100) for hotel bookings, min. spend $200 Promo code released every Sunday from 1 am (on booking page header) UOB Nation of Savers SG60 Bonanza PHOTO: UOB Looking for a reason to boost your savings? With the UOB Nation of Savers SG60 Bonanza, you can earn guaranteed cash credits and stand a chance to win in a $21,800 lucky draw — all by topping up your savings. How it works: Sign up via Rewards+ on UOB TMRW before Sept 30, 2025. Deposit new funds (at least $20,000) into your eligible UOB savings account. Keep the funds set aside for seven months — no withdrawals during this period. Get rewarded based on how much you deposit: New Funds Amount Cash Credit Lucky Draw Chances $20,000 $40 1 $50,000 $100 3 $100,000 $210 6 $150,000 $340 9 Enter the lucky draw for a shot at these prizes: Prize Cash Amount No. of Winners 1st prize $3,000 1 2nd prize $1,000 5 3rd prize $500 10 Consolation prize $200 44 Boost your chances: Double your lucky draw entries if you apply for a new eligible savings account or credit your monthly salary into your account. Eligible UOB savings accounts include: UOB Passbook Savings Account, UOB Uniplus Account, UOB Stash Account, UOB One Account or UOB Lady's Savings Account Promotion ends Sept 30, 2025. GXS Bank's Pocket is Right: Save, Guess & Win a Trip View this post on Instagram A post shared by GXS Bank (@gxsbank) GXS is running a fun giveaway called Pocket is Right, where you could win the cash equivalent of a luxury trip just by guessing its cost. July's giveaway details are not out yet, but if you took part in the June edition, you still need to be holding your cash in your "Finland" Pocket (we'll explain more later about how it works). June's dream getaway was a 4D3N luxury trip for two to Finland, featuring round-trip flights on a premium European carrier, a unique winter accommodation made of ice ad snow, and revving up a forest trail and past the Arctic Circle lakes. How to join 1. Open a GXS Saving PocketCreate a new Saving Pocket and name it "Finland". 2. Deposit your guessBetween June 1–30, 2025, deposit the amount you think the trip costs into your "Finland" Pocket. 3. Hold and hopeKeep the funds there until June 30, 2025. The two closest guesses win the cash equivalent of the trip! 4. Earn guaranteed cash rewardHold your funds (minimum $2,000 deposit) till July 30 and you'll get a sure-win cash reward of $1 to $20. Even if you don't win the grand prize, new GXS Savings Account sign-ups also get 3X GrabRewards points and two months of Amazon Prime. Bank offers in Singapore: Travel deals There's no shortage of airfare discounts from banks like DBS, Citibank, HSBC and more. I've trawled through their promotion pages to summarise them here. Citibank flight and cruise promotions (2025) Have a Citibank credit card ? Here's a summary of Citibank's ongoing flight and cruise promotions in 2025. Citibank airfare promotion Departing from/Destination Booking period Travel period Bangkok Airways: 10% off selected airfares Selected bookings via the selected Travel agency, CTC Travel, JTB, L.G.E Travel and Nam Ho Travel Now till 30 Jul 2025 Now till 31 Oct 2025 China Airlines: Up to 16% off Departure from Singapore to:– North East Asia: Taiwan, Japan, South Korea – North America: Los Angeles, Ontario (California), New York, San Francisco, and Vancouver Now till 25 Jul 2025 – South Korea and Japan: Now to 30 Sept 2025 – Taipei, Kaohsiung, New York and North America: Now to 31 Dec 2025 China Airlines: 6% off Departure from Singapore to Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Los Angeles, Ontario (California), New York, San Francisco, and Vancouver Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Emirates: Up to 10% off (promo code: SGMAST1) – Singapore to Melbourne: Up to 10% off Flex and Flex+ Fares for Business and Economy Class cabins– Singapore to All Other Emirates Destinations (excluding Melbourne): Up to 10% off Saver, Flex and Flex+ Fares for Economy and Business Class cabins – Up to 8% off Flex+ Fares in Premium Economy Class cabins Now till 31 Jul 2025 Now till 31 Aug 2025 EVA Air: Up to 5% off 5% off round trip airfares and 2.5% off one-way airfares from Singapore to:– Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea and Taiwan– Europe: Amsterdam, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, and Vienna– North America: Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Toronto – Australia: Brisbane Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Malaysia Airlines: Up to 13% off flights (Promo code: MHCITI25) From Singapore to all Malaysia Airlines-operated flight destinations Now till 31 Jul 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2025 Book your flights with the Citi PremierMiles Card to earn Citi Miles that never expire. Citibank cruise booking promotions Valid till CTC Travel: Up to 40% off, up to US$200 onboard credit and additional S$50 off per cabin on selected Cruise packages 31 Mar 2026 JTB: 5% off Disney Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruises 31 Mar 2026 L.G.E Travel: Up to $1,600 per couple 31 Dec 2025 Port & Porters: Up to US$1,800 (Per Stateroom / Suite) for selected sailings 31 Aug 2025 Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: US$1,000 off per cabin 31 Dec 2025 Your Citibank credit card could also get you a discount on online travel booking sites for your accommodation. Right now, there's ongoing offers with Agoda: Citibank online travel booking site promotions Valid till Agoda: 7% off on worldwide hotel bookings 31 Dec 2025 Earn up to 16% cashback to wallet 31 Dec 2025 Expedia: 8% off hotel bookings 31 Dec 2025 Klook: $10 off minimum spend $150 30 Sep 2025 Traveloka: $50 off min spend $500 on International Bookings Flight, Hotel & Xperience 30 Sep 2025 Up to $100 off 30 Sep 2025 50% off economy-class return flights every Friday (capped at $150 per transaction) 26 Dec 2025 HSBC flight, cruise and travel promotions (2025) HSBC airfare promotion Departing from/Destination Booking period Travel period EVA Air: Up to 5% off (promo code: APHSBC24) 5% off round trip airfares and 2.5% off one-way airfares from Singapore to:– Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea and Taiwan– Europe: Amsterdam, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, and Vienna– North America: Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Toronto – Australia: Brisbane Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Qatar Airways: Up to 10% off flights (promo code: APHSBC25) One way or return flights from Hong Kong to selected destinations Now till 30 Sep 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2025 Don't have an HSBC credit card? The HSBC TravelOne Card offers one of the highest miles earn rates for foreign spending, at 2.4 miles per S$1. HSBC cruise promotions Valid till Royal Caribbean: Complimentary luggage + additional 5% off 1st and 2nd guests on any Balcony and Deluxe stateroom bookings 31 Dec 2025 On top of these promotions, you can also get discounts off flights, hotels and more with HSBC when you book on travel booking platforms. Here's a summary of what's currently on offer: HSBC travel booking promotions Valid till Traveloka: Up to $30 off (every Saturday and Sunday) 31 Dec 2025 $50 off flight and hotel bookings (promo code: HSBCHTL50) 31 Dec 2025 Up to $120 off flights with $700 minimum spend (Thursdays) 28 Aug 2025 DBS flight promotions (2025) DBS credit cards have plenty of ongoing flight promotions , with up to 10 per cent or $150 off airfares and complimentary luggage to take home. Here's the lowdown. DBS airfare promotion Departing from/Destination and other details Booking period Travel period Air France: Up to $150 off flight bookings – $100 off flight bookings in Economy and Premium Economy/Comfort class from Singapore to Europe, USA, Canada, Central and South America (Promo code: AFKLXDBS25) – $150 off flight bookings in Business class from Singapore to Europe, USA, Canada, Central and South America (Promo code: DBSBIZ2025) Now till 31 Dec 2025 No restrictions AirAsia: $20 off flight bookings From Singapore to:– Malaysia (Airline Code AK) – Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Ipoh, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching– Thailand (Airline Code FD) – Bangkok – Indonesia (Airline Code QZ) – Jakarta and Bali Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 May 2026 Cathay Pacific: $50 off flights (promo code: CXDBSPROMO) From Singapore to selected destinations Now till 31 Jul 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2025 China Airlines: 6% off flight bookings From Singapore to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Sapporo, Okinawa, Busan, South Korea, Tokyo (Narita), Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Los Angeles, Ontario (California), New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Emirates: Up to 10% off (promo code: SGMAST1) Singapore to Melbourne: 10% off Flex and Flex+Fares for Business and Economy Class cabins Singapore to All Other Emirates Destinations (excluding Melbourne):– Up to 10% off Saver, Flex and Flex+ Fares for Business and Economy Class cabins – Up to 8% off Flex Plus Fares for Premium Economy Class cabins Now till 31 Jul 2025 Now till 31 Aug 2025 Emirates: Up to 10% off (promo code: SGDBS01) Singapore to Melbourne: 10% off Flex and Flex+Fares for Business and Economy Class cabins Singapore to All Other Emirates Destinations (excluding Melbourne):– Up to 10% off Saver, Flex and Flex+ Fares for Business and Economy Class cabins – Up to 8% off Flex Plus Fares for Premium Economy Class cabins Now till 31 Oct 2025 Now till 31 Mar 2026 EVA Air: Up to 5% off (5% off round-trip or 2.5% off one-way flight bookings) Destinations from Singapore to:– Asia: China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, South Korea and Taipei– Europe: Amsterdam, London, Milan, Munich, Paris and Vienna– North America: Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver – Australia: Brisbane Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Japan Airlines: Up to 8% off Round-trip or open-jaw flights to Japan from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Australia, South Korea Now till 31 Mar 2026 Now till31 Mar 2026 KLM: $150/$100/8% off flight bookings – $100 off flight bookings in Economy and Premium Economy/Comfort class from Singapore to Europe, USA, Canada, Central and South America (Promo code: AFKLXDBS25)– $150 off flight bookings in Business class from Singapore to Europe, USA, Canada, Central and South America (Promo code: DBSBIZ2025) – 8% off flight bookings in Economy, Premium Comfort and Business class from Singapore to Bali only (Promo code: DBSXBALI25) Now till 31 Dec 2025 No restrictions Qantas or British Airways: 10% off (promo code: FLYDBS) Qantas operated flights from Singapore to Australia, New Zealand, London plus eligible British Airways flights from London to the United Kingdom or Europe. Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Qatar Airways: Up to 10% off (promo code: DBSQR25) From Singapore to various destinations Now till 30 Sep 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2025 STARLUX Airlines: Up to 15% off flight bookings (promo code: JX15WITHDBS) From Singapore to Taipei, Los Angeles, Ontario, San Francisco, Seattle Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 26 Dec 2026 The DBS Altitude Visa Signature Card is a great travel buddy. Pay for your travel expenses with it to earn up to 10 Miles per $1 in the form of Miles for Life! DBS Points that never expire. DBS cruise promotions Valid till StarCruises and Dream Cruises: Additional 5% off bookings with no cap 31 Dec 2025 DBS is also running a number of ongoing accommodation offers: DBS accommodation promotions Booking period Stay period Agoda: 50% off hotel bookings every Sunday (capped at $100 per booking) Now till 28 Dec 2025 (Sundays) Now till 31 Dec 2026 Up to 10% cashback on accommodation bookings Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Up to 8% off hotel bookings with Visa (promo code: VISA8) Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 30 Jun 2026 Traveloka: Up to 8% off sitewide (promo code: DBSTRAVELOKA) Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2025 Up to $100 off flights and hotels Now till 31 Dec 2025 – UOB flight promotions (2025) With a UOB credit card , you could get up to 10 per cent off flights to various destinations around the world. UOB airfare promotion Departing from/Destination Booking period Travel period China Airlines: 6% off From Singapore to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Sapporo, Okinawa, Busan, South Korea, Tokyo (Narita), Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Los Angeles, Ontario (California), New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 STARLUX Airlines Up to 5% off base fares (promo code: STARLUXUOB) – 5% off excludes booking class J & C for Business Class and is only applicable to Taipei only. – 3% offer is applicable to Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), San Fancisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) and Japan only. Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 26 Dec 2026 EVA Air: Up to 5% off (promo code: SINUOB24) Departures from Singapore to Korea(ICN)/China/Japan/US, both one-way or round trip Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Korean Air: Up to 10% off from Singapore to Korea (Incheon), Japan, China, USA, and Canada (One way or Round trip) Now till 31 Jul 2025 Now till 21 Nov 2025 Qatar: Up to 15% off (promo code: UOBQR25) From Singapore Now till 30 Sep 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2025 Although the UOB flight deals above don't include any for Singapore Airlines, the KrisFlyer UOB Credit Card is a great way to earn KrisFlyer Miles on your Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, Scoot, KrisShop, and Kris+ purchases. UOB credit cards will also come in handy when you're booking your hotel stays: UOB accommodation promotions Booking period Stay period Agoda: Up to 12% off hotel bookings Now till 31 Aug 2025 Now till 31 Mar 2026 Expedia: 8% off on hotel bookings (promo code: UOBSG8) Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 30 Jun 2026 8% off hotel bookings with Visa (promo code: VISA8) Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 30 Jun 2026 8% off hotel bookings with Mastercard (promo code: MCSG8) Now till 31 Jan 2026 Now till 30 Jun 2026 OCBC flight promotions (2025) OCBC credit cards don't fall short on travel promotions. Check out these flight and hotel promotions that you can snag with your credit card and the right promo code. OCBC airfare promotion Departing from/Destination Booking period Travel period China Airlines: Up to 6% off Singapore to Taiwan, Japan, Korea and North America Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Emirates: Up to 10% off flights (promo code: SGOCBC1) 10% off flights from Singapore to Melbourne; 5–10% off flights from Singapore to other Emirates destinations Now till 31 Oct 2025 Now till 30 Nov 2025 EVA Air: Up to 5% off (5% off round trip airfares; 2.5% off one-way airfares) Singapore to Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Amsterdam, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, Vienna, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto or Brisbane Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Japan Airlines: Up to 8% off – Now till 31 Mar 2026 Now till 31 Mar 2026 Qantas or British Airways: 10% off (promo code: FLYOCBC) Qantas operated flights from Singapore to Australia, New Zealand, London plus eligible British Airways flights from London to the United Kingdom or Europe. Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Qatar Airways: Up to 10% off (promo code: SEACN25) From Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam to selected destinations. Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Mar 2026 OCBC accommodation promotions Booking period Stay period Agoda: 7% off accommodation worldwide Now till 31 Mar 2026 Now till 31 Dec 2026 8% off selected hotel bookings Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 30 Jun 2026 Expedia: 8% off eligible hotel bookings with Visa (promo code: VISAYRO) Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 30 Jun 2026 Klook: Up to $30 off Now till 31 Dec 2025 – Traveloka: Up to 8% off flight, hotel, or Xperience bookings (promo code: OCBCTRAVELOKA) Now till 31 Dec 2025 – Up to $40 off China hotel bookings (promo code: CN40OCBCHTL) Now till 30 Sep 2025 – Up to $100 off Now till 31 Dec 2025 – The OCBC 90°N Card is OCBC's signature miles card that lets you earn up to 7 Miles per $1 spend on Agoda accommodations worldwide. Maybank flight promotions (2025) Charge your next flight to your Maybank credit card to enjoy limited-time flight and travel discounts. Maybank airfare promotion Departing from/Destination Booking period Travel period Emirates: Up to 10% off flights (Promo code: SGMAYB1) From Singapore Now till 31 Oct 2025 Now till 30 Nov 2025 EVA Air: Up to 5% off flights (5% off round trip airfares; 2.5% off one-way airfares) Singapore to Taipei, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Amsterdam, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, Vienna, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto and Brisbane Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2026 Firefly: Up to 18% off flight bookings Singapore to Taipei, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Amsterdam, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, Vienna, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto and Brisbane Now till 3 Oct 2025, valid from 25th of every month for 10 days Now till 31 Nov 2025 Malaysia Airlines: Up to 15% off flight tickets (5% off round trip airfares; 2.5% off one-way airfares) – All cards: 10% off every 25th of the month with promo code MBBSG5 – Maybank Manchester United cards: 15% off with promo code MBBSG10 31 Oct 2025 31 Dec 2025 Qatar Airways: Up to 10% off flight booking (Promo code: MBQR24) From Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and/or Cambodia to selected destinations Now till 30 Sep 2025 Now till 31 Dec 2025 Make the most of your travel spending by charging your air ticket to the Maybank Horizon Visa Signature card. You'll earn 3.2 air miles (8X TREATS Points) for every S$1 spent on air tickets and foreign currency transactions. On top of snagging flight deals, you can also use your Maybank credit card to get you discounts on travel booking platforms. Maybank travel booking site promotions Booking period Stay period Agoda: 7% off hotel bookings worldwide Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Mar 2026 Agoda: 18% off hotel bookings in Malaysia and Indonesia 1st to 7th of every month, from Feb to Dec 2025 Now till 30 Jun 2026 Expedia: 8% off hotel bookings worldwide (Promo code: MBB8) Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 30 Jun 2026 Klook: 10% off in Malaysia and Indonesia, $10 off worldwide Now till 31 Dec 2025 – Traveloka: Up to 8% off hotels, flights and experiences (Promo code: MAYBANKTRAVELOKA ) Now till 31 Dec 2025 – Up to 7% off hotel bookings worldwide (Promo codes: 7% off hotels with MBBSGHOTELS; 2% off flights with MBBSGFLIGHT) Now till 31 Dec 2025 Now till 31 Mar 2026 Credit card privilege programmes in Singapore If you own a credit card, you're entitled to dining, travel, and other lifestyle offers you may not even know about. Each bank has their own privilege programme or deals catalogue that makes claiming a deal as easy as applying a promo code or claiming a voucher on your banking app. These differ from rewards programmes that let you redeem gifts using points accumulated from your credit card spending — for example, redeeming a $5 NTUC voucher with 100 points. Here, we're talking about catalogues of deals and promotions that you have the privilege of accessing simply because you have a credit card with that bank — for example, showing your credit card at a restaurant to enjoy a 1-for-1 offer on all main courses. Here's a list of credit card promotion/privilege programmes in Singapore for UOB, DBS, and more. UOB: UOB Rewards+ UOB Rewards+ is the UOB rewards programme that all UOB Cardmembers are entitled to. It also claims to be the largest rewards catalogue in Singapore. So if you have a UOB card, make sure you download the UOB TMRW app to browse all deals. You can also view dining deals at The Dining Advisor. Standard Chartered: The Good Life The Good Life Privileges is a deals and rewards programme open to anyone with a Standard Chartered credit or debit card (or both). Citibank: Citi World Privileges Citi World Privileges is full of deals for not just the rest of the world while you're on holiday, but when you're back home in Singapore too. DBS privileges and offers DBS may not have a fancy schmancy name for their credit card offers programme, but they've still got a ton of good deals you should check out. American Express: Love Dining and Chillax Amex Platinum cards aren't the most accessible, but give you access to tons of dining deals and privileges. Check out their Love Dining deals for offers at restaurants and hotels, and their Chillax programme 1-for-1 drink offers and welcome cocktails at bars around the island. HSBC credit card promotions and deals Like DBS, HSBC doesn't have a dedicated name for their HSBC credit card promotions programme. An HSBC credit card also gives you access to standard offers on The Entertainer with HSBC, although only selected cards give you premium offers. OCBC credit card promotions Another nameless programme, OCBC's credit card promotions and deals span across food, fashion, health and many other categories. Maybank credit card promotions The Maybank credit card promotions are all listed online, but don't forget to change the filter to see the promotions you want. Categories include: dining, beauty, travel, wellness, shopping, and more. There doesn't seem to be a way to see all categories at once. CIMB credit card promotions Check out CIMB's credit card deals across categories like dining, travel and lifestyle, e-commerce, and beauty and wellness. You can also select "near me" to see deals based on your location. 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Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Major American Express update impacting British Airways customers
It was announced yesterday that only British Airways Premium Plus American Express cardholders — not those using the free British Airways American Express card — can now earn up to 2,500 tier points per year when using their card for everyday spending A major update on British Airways' tier points scheme has been announced. Following the airline's recent overhaul of its loyalty scheme, British Airways and American Express customers have been eager to find out how many tier points they can now earn with the British Airways Premium Plus Amex card. It was announced yesterday that only British Airways Premium Plus American Express cardholders — not those using the free British Airways American Express card — can now earn up to 2,500 tier points per year when using their card for everyday spending. The number of tier points you earn annually determines your membership level: blue, bronze, silver, or gold. Everyone starts at bronze, and can progress through the tiers based on how much they spend. Higher-tier statuses unlock perks such as complimentary seat selection, priority check-in, additional baggage allowance, and access to British Airways' airport lounges. Here's how many Tier Points are required for each level: Bronze – 3,500 Tier Points Silver – 7,500 Tier Points Gold – 20,000 Tier Points To reach silver, you could spend £5,000 on British Airways flights and holiday packages — each pound spent earns one tier point. The rest of the required points could be earned through spending on the British Airways Premium Plus Amex card, if you have one. Here's how the new tier point earning system works for cardholders: 750 tier P=points are awarded when you spend £15,000 after enrolling in the offer. An additional 750 tier points are awarded after spending a further £5,000 (total: £20,000). A final 1,000 tier points are awarded after spending another £5,000 (total: £25,000). This brings the maximum total to 2,500 tier points earned via everyday spending. If this sounds confusing, there's more: the tier points system is separate from Avios points. Tier points determine your membership level and associated airport perks. Avios points, on the other hand, are used to claim rewards such as free flights. Travellers flying with British Airways or its Oneworld partners earn Avios to use toward future flights. Amex cardholders have long earned Avios on their spending. However, prior to the changes in April, cardholders could not earn tier points through everyday spending. Here's how Avios earning works: The free British Airways American Express card earns 1 Avios per £1 spent. The Premium Plus card earns 1.5 Avios per £1 spent, but has a £300 annual fee. It's important to note that the 2,500 tier point offer is not available to holders of the fee-free British Airways Amex Card. If you do have the British Airways Premium Plus American Express card, make sure to enroll in the Tier Point scheme through the American Express app or website to begin collecting points.
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
American Express issues major update on British Airways points change after big overhaul left customers furious
Check below to see if you'll benefit POINT TO IT American Express issues major update on British Airways points change after big overhaul left customers furious Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMERICAN Express has issued a major update on British Airways points, following the airline's recent overhaul of its loyalty scheme. Thousands of Amex cardholders will soon be able to earn "tier points" through their spending, unlocking elite perks with the airline, according to airline rewards website Head for Points. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Premium Plus cardholders will be able to earn up to 2,500 tier points in a membership year The offer comes after a controversial update to the airline's loyalty scheme earlier this year, which means customers now need to spend more to achieve elite status. Travellers flying with British Airways or its Oneworld partners earn Avios to save on future flights and tier points to determine their BA Club status. The number of tier points you earn in a year decides whether you'll be in Blue, Bronze, Silver, or Gold membership levels. Blue status is given automatically to anyone who joins, but nearly half of the scheme's 13million members hold Bronze status or higher. These higher-tier statuses unlock perks, including complimentary seat selection, priority check-in, additional hold baggage allowance and access to the airline's airport lounges. Before April 1, you earned tier points based on how far you flew. Now, you earn one tier point for every £1 you spend on flights and holiday packages. To achieve higher statuses like Silver, which offers business class lounge access, you now need to spend £7,500 a year - significantly more than before. British Airways Amex cardholders already earn Avios on their spending, but they couldn't earn tier points before April's changes. The standard blue card earns 1 Avios per £1 spent, while the Premium Plus card, costing £300 a year, earns 1.5 Avios per £1. How to safeguard your holiday: A guide to ATOL protection and vetting travel companies However, from today, Premium Plus cardholders are able to earn up to 2,500 tier points in a membership year through their spending. Customers will earn 750 tier points for spending £15,000 on the card. If they spend an extra £5,000 (reaching £20,000), they'll get another 750 tier points. Spending a further £5,000 (a total of £25,000) will earn them an additional 1,000 tier points. Earning 2,500 tier points won't make much of a dent in the 20,000 needed for Gold status, but it's helpful for those aiming for Bronze or Silver. With 2,500 tier points from the Amex card, Bronze members would only need 1,000 more tier points, which can be earned by spending £1,000 directly with British Airways. Customers with the fee-free British Airways Amex Card aren't eligible for this offer. To participate in the offer, you'll need to enrol through the American Express app or website. Upon enrolment, you;ll also receive 500 free tier points automatically. British Airways said that there will be further opportunities to earn tier points using the Premium Plus credit card from April 2026. Meanwhile, customers booking flights with British Airways can enjoy bonus tier points on bookings made until December 31. This offer was originally set to end on February 14 but was extended after customer backlash. For example, you can earn 75 extra tier points for a short-haul economy flight and 150 extra tier points for a long-haul economy flight. To benefit from a tier points bonus, you must register your British Airways Club membership number by visiting Should you stay loyal to BA or look elsewhere? If you fly regularly - especially as part of your job - then the BA Club may still be beneficial for you. But you should never book a flight with BA or an affiliated airline just to earn points if money is tight. If your priority is cutting costs, concentrate solely on finding the lowest ticket price. Platforms like Skyscanner, Google Flights, and Kayak allow you to tailor your search to highlight the most affordable options. You can also convert your unused Avios into Nectar points. These can be redeemed for shopping, used to save 5p per litre on fuel, or even put towards other purchases For example, 500 Nectar points can be exchanged for £2.50 off at retailers like Argos or Sainsbury's.
Time Out
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Access more with Amex when you dine out at some of Melbourne's best eateries
If you're a foodie on the hunt for your next tasty meal, your Amex Card might give you access to unlocking some of Melbourne's yummiest dining experiences. This May, the American Express delicious. Month Out (AEDMO) returns for its sixth consecutive year to give access to some of Melbourne's best eateries. So, what is AEDMO? This year more than 55,000 participating restaurants in Australia celebrated our diverse – and truly delicious – dining culture. Let's just say – there are lots of options to pick from when you're on the hunt for your next feed. It's not just restaurants that a trusty little Amex Card gives you access to – Amex Card Members accumulate points all year round, snag Amex presale tickets, and get access to experiences at entertainment venues plus exclusive lounges (including at the airport for certain Cards) (*T&Cs apply) all while shopping at your favourite businesses. To find out more on what you could access as an Amex Card member, click here. Amaru Tucked away on a leafy Armadale strip, Amaru isn't your typical fine diner. With just 34 seats and a sleek, minimalist fit-out, the focus here is on the food. Treat yourself to the full seasonal tasting experience which is an odyssey of flavour you'll want to take your time with. Expect five snacks, seven courses and petit fours. Opt in for the drink pairings which are timed to perfection. Pro tip: come hungry. You're going to want to finish every last bite. Book a table this May for a discount. Bar Bianco This Italian-inspired wine bar is a true all-rounder. Whether you're popping in for a business lunch, a romantic dinner or just a quick espresso at the bar, it always hits the mark. The concise menu is full of wine-friendly bites, with a handful of larger daily specials chalked up on the blackboard. Add an A-grade cocktail list and a quality vino selection, and you've got yourself a little slice of la dolce vita. Vue de Monde For more than 20 years, this luxe restaurant atop Collins Street's Rialto Tower has been a favourite fine diner for Melburnians celebrating all manner of special occasions. Time your visit for golden hour and you'll be treated to breathtaking sunset views of the city skyline, made even more dazzling by the restaurant's multi-million-dollar fit-out. The open kitchen is helmed by executive chef Hugh Allen, who plates up an artful menu that champions native ingredients and high quality produce. Vue de Monde more than lives up to its reputation so add it to your list, stat. And don't forget your Amex Card. Black Pearl When it comes to top-tier cocktails, Black Pearl is the stuff of legend. This family-run Fitzroy institution has been setting the bar (literally) for decades – and teaching Melburnians how to truly appreciate a fine drink along the way. Sure, the classics are spot on, but the real magic lies in the creative, constantly rotating menu that's always a little left-field. Pop in this May for sweet, sweet discounts and see why this famed boozer is worth the hype. Tetto di Carolina Perched above Toorak Road, this rooftop bar is smooth, suave and comfortably luxurious. The fit-out is neutral with a few colourful flourishes and a domed canvas roof that's fully retractable in balmy weather. The drinks menu riffs on classics – try the Havana, which brings together the surprisingly tasty combo of spiced rum and Aperol with pineapple, peach and lime. The menu leans traditional Italian, with everything from snacks to full plates if you're settling in. The best part? Live jazz every Sunday, giving you the perfect excuse to check out Tetto di Carolina and put those AEDMO perks to good use. Anglers Tavern Fresh from a recent refurb, the scenic Anglers Tavern is once again ticking all the boxes of a top-tier watering hole. A favourite among locals, this riverside pub might be a little off the beaten path, but it's well worth the trip – especially on Saturday nights for the late-night DJ sets. Drop by on Wednesdays for trivia, or any day of the week to catch live sport in a relaxed setting. With a dedicated kids' room and ample riverside seating, it's the perfect spot to while away a sunny afternoon over a round of beers with the added perk of AEDMO dining benefits.
