Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (October 2026): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More

Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (October 2026): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More

This month, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like:

  • Samsonite MINTER 80/30 Trunk Luggage (worth S$680)
  • $400 cold, hard, cash
  • up to 38,000 miles

...and more. Clearly, we're spoilt for choice—banks in Singapore are competing so hard for new credit card customers that they are practically raining Apple products, Nintendo Switches, ergonomic chairs, and other freebies on us. Even if you don't see any item you want, some welcome gifts are just straight up cold, hard cash!

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

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An overview: Best credit card promotions in Singapore (October 2026)

Psst, look out for the cards marked with a ★. They come with extra goodies this month—more details below.

Credit card 

Credit card promotion

Minimum spend

Promotion valid until

Citi Cash Back+ Mastercard, Citi PremierMiles Card, Citi Rewards Card, Citi Cash Back Card, Citibank SMRT Card, Citi M1 Credit Card 

Your choice of gift:
– 6,140 SmartPoints*
– $400 cash via PayNow
*Redeem your SmartPoints for any gift on our Rewards Store.

$500 (within 30 days)

3 October 2026

CIMB World Mastercard

Samsonite Black Label Fanthom Spinner 69/25" EXP TSA Luggage (worth $1,150)

$2,000 spend within 60 days

30 November 2026

CIMB Visa Signature 

CIMB Visa Infinite

UOB One Card, UOB EVOL Credit Card, UOB PRVI Miles Card (Mastercard / Visa / Amex), UOB Lady’s Card, KrisFlyer UOB Credit Card, UOB Visa Signature Card, Singtel-UOB Card

$60 cash

$500 in 30 days

09 October 2026

UOB Absolute Cashback Card

  • $60 cash
  • Samsonite EVOA Z Spinner 25” Expandable (worth $600)

These rewards are stackable.

  • $500 in 30 days
  • $1,000 per month for 2 consecutive months

9 October 2026

Lazada-UOB Card

Apple AirPods 4

$100 per month at Lazada for 3 consecutive months

31 October 2026

HSBC Advance Credit Card, HSBC Live+ Card, HSBC Revolution Credit Card, HSBC TravelOne Card ★

Your choice of gift:

  • $430 cash via PayNow
  • 6,140 SmartPoints

Redeem your SmartPoints for any gift on our Rewards Store.

$500 spend from Card Account Opening Date to end of the following month + provide marketing consent

3 October 2026

American Express Platinum Credit Card

40,000 Membership Rewards points

$4,000 spend and annual fee payment within 3 months

31 January 2027

American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card 

Up to 45,000 KrisFlyer miles

$8,000 spend and annual fee payment within 6 months

31 January 2027

American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Credit Card 

Up to 16,000 KrisFlyer miles

$2,000 spend within 3 months

31 January 2027

DBS Chromo Card

Samsonite MINTER 80/30 Trunk Luggage (worth $680) or $288 cashback

$500 within 60 days

31 October 2026

DBS yuu Visa Card / DBS yuu American Express Card

Samsonite MINTER 80/30 Trunk Luggage (worth $680) or $288 cashback 

$800 within 60 days

31 October 2026

​​DBS Altitude Visa Signature Card, ​​DBS Altitude American Express Card

Samsonite MINTER 80/30 Trunk Luggage (worth $680) or up to 38,000 miles 

$800 within 60 days

31 October 2026

​POSB Everyday Card​

Samsonite MINTER 80/30 Trunk Luggage (worth $680) or $288 cashback 

$800 within 60 days

31 October 2026

OCBC INFINITY Cashback Card

3,000 SmartPoints or $200 cash

Apply and charge at least $400 worth of qualifying transactions within 30 days.

31 October 2026

OCBC Rewards Credit Card

OCBC 365 Credit Card

90°N Card / 90°N Visa Card

★ MoneySmart's Race To Your Rewards promotion: Are you Team Miles or Tam Cashback? Sign up for one of these cards to move your team forward:

  • Team Air Miles: HSBC Revolution or TravelOne
  • Team Cashback: HSBC Live+

Each approved application moves your team forward. The winning team wins a $5,000 prize pool that will be shared equally among all winning card applicants. T&Cs apply.


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1. Citibank credit card promotion

Looking to sign up for a new Citibank credit card? You’re in luck. Citibank credit card welcome gifts are looking very attractive right now with up to $400 cash or 6,140 SmartPoints (worth up to $649 of gifts).

Among the Citi credit cards on promotion, my top pick this month is the Citi Rewards Card. With this card, pocket 10X points (or 4 miles per S$1 spent) on online purchases and at shopping outlets.

Citibank logo
MoneySmart Exclusive
FASTER REWARD FULFILMENT | 10X POINTS FOR SPENDS
on Online Grocery, Food Delivery, Ride-Hailing
S$1= 10X Points
for in-store shopping purchases at Department Store, Clothing Stores
S$1= 10X Points
for all other purchases
S$1= 1X Point
MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get S$400 Cash Reward or 6,140 SmartPoints (use SmartPoints earned to redeem the latest Apple products on our Rewards Store) as quickly as 5 weeks —just spend S$500 within 30 days of card approval with your new Citibank Credit Card! T&Cs apply.

Valid until 09 Oct 2026

If you're a miles chaser, another top pick is the Citi PremierMiles Card. This card lets you earn Citi Miles that never expire.

Citibank logo
MoneySmart Exclusive
FASTER REWARD FULFILMENT | EARN CITI MILES
Local Spend
S$1 = 1.2 miles
All Foreign Currency Spend including Retail and Online
S$1 = Up to 2.2 miles
Selected Online Hotel Bookings
S$1 = Up to 10 miles
MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get S$400 Cash Reward or 6,140 SmartPoints (use SmartPoints earned to redeem the latest Apple products on our Rewards Store) as quickly as 5 weeks —just spend S$500 within 30 days of card approval with your new Citibank Credit Card! T&Cs apply.
 
Join the MoneySmart Race To Your Rewards—each approved application scores points for your team. Choose Team Air Miles (Citi PremierMiles) or Team Cashback (Citi Cashback+), and help your team win a S$5,000 prize pool shared equally among all winning card applicants. T&Cs apply.

Valid until 09 Oct 2026

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

Citibank credit card

Key features

Promotion

Valid until

Citi PremierMiles Card

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

Your choice of gift:

  • 6,140 SmartPoints OR
  • $400 cash via PayNow

Spend criteria: Spend a minimum of $500 within 30 days from card approval date.

3 October 2026

Citi Cash Back+ Mastercard

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

Citi Rewards Card

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

Citi Cash Back Card

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

Citibank SMRT Card

5% savings on Online Purchases, Groceries, Taxi, Ride-hailing & Public Transport

Citi M1 Credit Card

4.7% Bonus Citi Rebate on entertainment; 2.7% Bonus Citi M1 Rebate on M1 telco bills

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2. Standard Chartered credit card promotions

If you're looking for a fuss-free cashback card to add to your wallet, the unlimited cashback Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card is right up your alley. This card offers 1.5% unlimited cashback with no minimum spend.

Standard Chartered logo
1.5% Unlimited Cashback
on eligible spends
1.5% Cashback
Min Spend
S$0
Cashback Cap
Unlimited

One card that is often overlooked is the Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Credit Card. Earning rewards for paying income tax? Yes, with the SC Visa Infinite—read more in our review.

Standard Chartered logo
on Overseas Spend
S$1 = 3 miles
on Local Spend
S$1 = 1.4 Miles
visits to Airport Lounges worldwide
6 Complimentary

The Standard Chartered Rewards+ Credit Card also hits hard with its benefits. It earns you 10X points (4 miles per dollar) on foreign currency transactions and 5X points (2 miles per dollar) on local dining spend.

At the time of writing, there aren't any ongoing Standard Chartered credit card promotions. However, watch this space—exciting new welcome rewards are on the way.

Standard Chartered credit card

Key features

Promotion

Valid until

Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card

1.5% unlimited cashback with no minimum spend on spends below $800

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Standard Chartered Journey Credit Card

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

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3. CIMB credit card promotion

There are 3 credit cards with an ongoing promotion to get $50 cash from CIMB 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 $1,000 spend a month to enjoy the card’s higher 2% unlimited cashback rate, or $500 spend per month to enjoy 1% unlimited cashback.

CIMB logo
Online Promo
Earn up to 2% unlimited cashback!
with min. spend of S$1,000 per month
Unlimited 2% cashback
with min. spend of S$500 per month
Unlimited 1% cashback
categories eligible for 2% cashback
Dining, Transport, Entertainment, Luxury Goods


Here are all the CIMB credit card promotions:

CIMB credit card

Key feature(s)

Promotion

Valid until

CIMB World Mastercard

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

  • Gift: Samsonite Black Label Fanthom Spinner 69/25" EXP TSA Luggage (worth $1,150)  
  • Spend criteria: $2,000 spend within 60 days of card approval

30 November 2026

CIMB Visa Signature

10% cashback on Beauty & Wellness, Online Shopping, Groceries and more, capped at S$100 per month and up to S$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. UOB credit card promotions

Many UOB credit cards come with a promotion this month, on top of their useful card features and benefits. Here's a summary:

UOB credit card

Key features

Promotion

Valid until

UOB One Card

Up to 10% rebate on McDonald's, Grab, Shopee, and more; up to 8% cashback on grocery spend

Get $60 cash with a minimum spend of $500 in the first 30 days from card approval.

9 October 2026

UOB EVOL Credit Card

10% cashback on Local Online, Mobile Contactless, Telco, Gym, Streaming spend with $800/month spend

UOB PRVI Miles Card (Mastercard / Visa / Amex)

Up to 8 mpd on agoda and Expedia; up to 3 mpd on overseas spend

UOB Lady’s Card

S$5 = 25X UNI$ (or 10 miles per $1) in your preferred category with no minimum spend required.

UOB Visa Signature Card

4 miles per S$1 on overseas transactions (including online), petrol, contactless transactions, and SimplyGo

Singtel-UOB Card

12% cashback

on Singtel/ GOMO spend; 10% cashback

on local online & mobile contactless spend

UOB Absolute Cashback Card

1.7% limitless cashback with no minimum spend

[MoneySmart offer]
Get $60 cash with a minimum spend of $500 in the first 30 days from card approval.

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[UOB stackable offer]
Get a Samsonite EVOA Z Spinner 25” Expandable (worth $600) with a minimum spend of $1,000 per month for 2 consecutive months from card approval.

9 October 2026

Lazada-UOB Card

20% rebates on Lazada spend, 6% rebates on Redmart spend, 5% rebates on Dine, Entertainment & Transport spend

Apple AirPods 4 with a minimum spend of $100 per month at Lazada for 3 consecutive months

31 October 2026

KrisFlyer UOB Credit Card

3 miles per dollar on Singapore Airlines, Scoot, KrisShop, Kris+ and Pelago purchases 

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Can't decide which UOB credit card to add to your wallet? With the popular UOB One Card, you'll enjoy up to 10% rebate on merchants like McDonald's, Grab, and Shopee.

UOB logo
MoneySmart Exclusive
Enjoy up to 10% Cashback!
cashback on daily spend at McDonald's, Grab, SimplyGo & Shopee
Up to 10%
cashback at all grocery spend
Up to 8%
cashback cap a year
Up to S$2,240
MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get guaranteed S$60 Cash - when you are a New-To-UOB customer and spend S$500 within 30 days! T&Cs apply.

Valid until 08 Oct 2026

For miles chasers, I recommend the UOB PRVI Miles Card as it offers the highest general miles earn rates among entry-level cards in Singapore.

UOB logo
MoneySmart Exclusive
Earn up to 8 Miles per S$1
on agoda and Expedia bookings via UOB PRVI Miles website.
S$1 = Up to 8 miles
on Overseas Spend
S$1 = Up to 3 miles
on Local Spend
S$1 = 1.4 miles
MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get guaranteed S$60 Cash - when you are a New-To-UOB customer and spend S$500 within 30 days! T&Cs apply.

Valid until 08 Oct 2026

And finally, if can easily hit $800 worth of spending each month on the UOB EVOL Credit Card, say hello to 10% cashback on local online, mobile contactless, telco, gym, and streaming spend, plus 0% FX fees on overseas FX spend worldwide.

UOB logo
MoneySmart Exclusive
Up to 10% Cashback
on Local Online, Mobile Contactless, Telco, Gym, Streaming spend
10% Cashback
FX Fees on overseas FX spend worldwide, with no min spend, no cap
0%
Min. Spend per month for 10% cashback
S$800
MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get guaranteed S$60 Cash - when you are a New-To-UOB customer and spend S$500 within 30 days! T&Cs apply.

Valid until 08 Oct 2026

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5. HSBC credit card promotions

The HSBC credit card that everyone is talking about right now is the HSBC Revolution Card. Once nerfed to almost oblivion, the card has now been buffed up to earn cardholders up to 8 miles per dollar on contactless and online spending for cardholders who maintain at least $50,000 in their HSBC Everyday Global Account. That's a very high rate on a very broad spend category—a double win.

HSBC logo
MoneySmart Exclusive
Earn up to 8 miles per S$1 | Instant Activation*
on Contactless & Online Spending for cardholders who maintain at least S$50,000 average daily balance in your HSBC EGA SGD Account
S$1 = 20X Points (8 miles)
on Contactless & Online Spending for all other cardholders
S$1 = 10X Points (4 miles)
on All Other Spend
S$1 = 1X Point
MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get Super Upsized S$480 Cash or 6,140 SmartPoints (use SmartPoints earned to redeem the latest Apple products on our Rewards Store) when you spend a min. of S$500 within 30 days from Card Account Opening Date! T&Cs apply.

Valid until 09 Oct 2026

With up to 8% cashback at selected dining, shopping and/or entertainment merchants, the HSBC Live+ Card is one attractive card for cashback crunchers.

HSBC logo
MoneySmart Exclusive
Up to 8% Cashback | Instant Activation*
on Dining, Shopping and Entertainment
8% Cashback*
on fuel at Caltex and Shell gas stations in Singapore
5% Cashback*
on All Other Spends
0.3% Cashback*
MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get S$400 Cash or 6,140 SmartPoints (use SmartPoints earned to redeem the latest Apple products on our Rewards Store) when you spend S$500 from Card Account Opening Date to end of the following calendar month! T&Cs apply.

Valid until 09 Oct 2026

If it's not your cup of tea, here are all the HSBC credit card promotions ongoing this month.

HSBC credit card

Key feature(s)

Promotion

Valid until

HSBC Advance Credit Card

1.5% cashback on local and overseas purchases with no minimum spend

Your choice of gift:

  • 6,140 SmartPoints, which you can use to redeem any gift from our Rewards Store OR
  • $400 cash via PayNow

Qualifying criteria: Spend $500 from Card Account Opening Date to the end of the following month.


3 October 2026

HSBC Live+ Card ★

Up to 8% cashback on dining, shopping and entertainment; 5% cashback on petrol

HSBC Revolution Credit Card ★

Up to 20X Points per S$1 online spend on travel, shopping and dining

HSBC TravelOne Card ★

S$1 local spend = 1.2 miles; S$1 on foreign spend = 2.4 miles

There’s no current promotion for the HSBC Visa Infinite Credit Card.

★ MoneySmart's Race To Your Rewards promotion: Are you Team Miles or Tam Cashback? Sign up for one of these cards to move your team forward:

  • Team Air Miles: HSBC Revolution or TravelOne
  • Team Cashback: HSBC Live+

Each approved application moves your team forward. The winning team wins a $5,000 prize pool that will be shared equally among all winning card applicants. T&Cs apply.

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6. AMEX credit card promotions

This month, the juiciest Amex welcome promotion is the 45,000 KrisFlyer miles you'll earn with the American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card.

American Express logo
Online Promo
Accelerated Upgrade to KrisFlyer Elite Gold Member
on eligible Singapore Airlines, Scoot flight bookings, KrisShop & Pelago purchases, with no cap
S$1 = 2 KrisFlyer miles
on all other eligible purchases
S$1 = 1.2 KrisFlyer miles
directly credited into your KrisFlyer account
KrisFlyer miles

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

American Express credit card

Key feature(s)

Promotion

Valid until

American Express Platinum Credit Card

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

40,000 Membership Rewards points with $4,000 spend and annual fee payment within 3 months of card approval.

31 January 2027

American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card

$1 local spend = 1.2 KrisFlyer miles; S$1 spend on Grab = 2 KrisFlyer miles

Up to 45,000 KrisFlyer miles with $8,000 spend and annual fee payment within 6 months of card approval.

31 January 2027

American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Credit Card

$1 local spend = 1.1 KrisFlyer miles; S$1 spend on Grab = 2 KrisFlyer miles

Up to 16,000 KrisFlyer miles with a minimum spend of $2,000 within first 3 months of card approval.

31 January 2027

While the American Express True Cashback Card doesn't have a welcome offer right now, it's worth checking out for fuss-free 3% cashback on your first $5,000 spend and 1.5% cashback subsequently.

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7. DBS credit card promotions

This month, there are a few DBS credit cards with ongoing sign-up promotions. One highlight we think is worth calling out: this month, the newly launched DBS Chromo Card has joined the fray with a generous luggage or $288 cashback offer.

DBS credit card

Key feature(s)

Promotion

Expiry

DBS Chromo Card

Up to 5% cashback

on your top 2 local spend categories every month; no fx fees

  • Samsonite MINTER 80/30 Trunk (worth $680) with promo code CMSAM or
  • $288 cashback with promo code CM288

Requirement: Spend a minimum of $500 within your first 60 days and have a valid PayLah! account.

31 October 2026

DBS yuu Card (Visa / American Express)

5% cash rebate / 2.8 mpd with no minimum spend, or up to 18% cash rebates or 10 mpd with $600 monthly spend

Samsonite MINTER 80/30 Trunk Luggage (worth $680) or $288 cashback with $800 minimum spend within 60 days.

31 October 2026

DBS Altitude Card (​​Visa Signature)

Up to 2.2 miles per S$1 on overseas spend; up to 1.3 miles per S$1 on local spend

Samsonite MINTER 80/30 Trunk Luggage (worth $680) or up to 38,000 miles with $800 minimum spend within 60 days.

31 October 2026

DBS Altitude Card (​​American Express)

Can't pick a card? Let's take a look at the card benefits and features too. For one thing, 18% cashback or 10 mpd at merchants like Cold Storage, Giant, foodpanda, Gojek, and Chagee? Say less. Pick up the DBS yuu Card today to reap in these rewards.

DBS logo
Special Promotion
at participating merchants with no min. spend
5% Cash Rebates
spend min. S$800 & at 4 participating merchants per calendar month
Up to 18% Cash Rebates
on all other spend
0.25% Cash Rebates
DBS logo
Special Promotion
at participating merchants with no min. spend
5% cash rebates
spend min. S$800 & at 4 participating merchants per calendar month
Up to 18% cash rebates
on all other spend
0.25% cash rebates

If you're big on online spending, the DBS Woman's World Card earns you 10 DBS Points per $5 spend, equivalent to 4 miles per S$1, on your online purchases. However, it does come with a $80,000 minimum annual income requirement. If you aren't eligible, you can enjoy 5 DBS Points per $1 spend (2 miles per $1) with her little sister, the DBS Woman's Card.

DBS logo
on Online Purchases
S$5 = 10 DBS Points (equivalent to 4 Miles per S$1)
on Overseas Purchases
S$5 = 3 DBS Points (equivalent to 1.2 Miles per S$1)
on all Other Purchases
S$5 = 1 DBS Point (equivalent to 0.4 Miles per S$1)
DBS logo
Online Shopping
on Online Purchases
S$5 = 5 DBS Points (2 Miles per S$1)
on Other Purchases
S$5 = 1 DBS Point (0.4 Miles per S$1)
e-Commerce Protection for Online Purchases
Complimentary

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8. POSB credit card promotion

The ongoing POSB Everyday Card promotion is for a Samsonite MINTER 80/30 Trunk Luggage (worth $680) or $288 cashback when you charge a minimum spend of $800 within 60 days. Apply with your preferred promo code MINTER or CASH288, and don't forget you also need to have a valid DBS PayLah! account by the end of the qualifying spend period.

Welcome offer aside, the POSB Everyday Card is one of the best cashback cards around for families and everyday spending. With $800/month minimum spend, cashback categories include:

  • Up to 10% Cash Rebates on dining
  • 5% Cash Rebates at Sheng Siong or Redmart
  • 5% Cash Rebates at POPULAR bookstores & Online Stores
  • 5% Cash Rebates on Online Shopping (Amazon.sg, Lazada, Shopee, RedMart, Taobao, TikTok Shop)
  • 3% Cash Rebates at Pet Lovers Centre (purchases above $15)
POSB logo
Special Promotion
Earn Cash Rebates that Never Expire
on Online Food Deliveries & Dining*
Up to 10% Cash Rebates
on in-store spend in Malaysian Ringgit
Up to 10% Cash Rebates
on bus and train rides with SimplyGo
Up to 10% Cash Rebates


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9. OCBC credit card promotions

This month, OCBC credit cards come with goodies such as 3,900 SmartPoints or $250 cash. Don't know which card to choose? We got you. For the foodies, the OCBC 365 Credit Card earns you 5% cashback on everyday dining with a minimum monthly spend of $800.

OCBC logo
MoneySmart Exclusive
High Spend on Dining
Cashback on Fuel Spends
6%
Cashback on Everyday Dining
5%
with min. spend of $1,600 per month
Unlock up to $160 Cashback
MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get $200 Cash or 3,000 SmartPoints (enough to redeem an AirPods 5 worth S$219) when you apply and spend a min. of S$400 within 30 days! T&Cs apply.

Valid until 31 Oct 2026

For a card that earns rebates you on a wider range of spend categories, consider the OCBC Rewards Credit Card for up to 4 miles per dollar at selected retailers. Psst, this card is also a good choice to pair with the Amaze Card!

OCBC logo
MoneySmart Exclusive
Earn up to 6 miles per S$1 spent
for every S$1 spent at Watsons and certain online shopping platforms
Earn 15 OCBC$ (equivalent to 6 air miles)
on All Other Spend
S$1 = 1 OCBC$
Rewards to Miles Conversion
10 OCBC$ = 4 Miles
MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get $200 Cash or 3,000 SmartPoints (enough to redeem an AirPods 5 worth S$219) when you apply and spend a min. of S$400 within 30 days! T&Cs apply.

Valid until 31 Oct 2026

OCBC credit card

Key feature(s)

Promotion

Expiry

OCBC INFINITY Cashback Card

1.6% in unlimited cashback with no minimum spend

3,000 SmartPoints or $200 cash when you apply and charge at least $400 worth of qualifying transactions within 30 days.

31 October 2026

OCBC Rewards Credit Card

S$1 = 10 OCBC$ (equivalent to 4 miles per S$1) on eligible local and overseas spend

OCBC 365 Credit Card

5% cashback on everyday dining, 6% cashback on fuel, 3% cashback on groceries, land transport, online travel, recurring telco and electricity bills

90°N Card / 90°N Visa Card

S$1 = Up to 7 Miles on Agoda accommodation
S$1 foreign spend = 2.1 Miles
S$1 local spend = 1.3 Miles

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10. 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.

 

Psst, we also review credit card promos in Hong Kong! Check out our guide to the Best HK Credit Card Welcome Offers.

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.

For more guides and the latest promotions, visit MoneySmart, Singapore’s best and trusted personal finance platform.

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