August is here, which means it’s time to review which credit card sign up bonuses and gifts have been extended.
The post below will focus on offers that were due to expire on 31 July but have been extended; you can always see a full list of all credit card sign up bonuses here.
AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend: Spend $10K, get 39.5K total miles
| Income Req. | Annual Fee | Annual Fee Miles | FCY Transaction Fee |
| $50,000 | $337.05 (not waivable) | None | 2.5% |
| Local Earn | FCY Earn | Special Earn | Points Expiry |
| 1.2 mpd | 2.0 mpd (June & Dec), 1.2 mpd otherwise | 2.0 mpd- Singaporeair.com 3.2 mpd- Grab (capped @ $200/month) 3.2 mpd- “Daily Essentials” (capped @ $200/month) |
(Transferred directly to KrisFlyer account – 3 years |
Apply for the AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend
The public offer for the AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend card gives 32,000 miles with $10,000 spent within 3 months. However, Milelion readers are able to access a better offer of 39,500 miles with the same spend, broken into:
- 5,000 bonus miles upon first spend
- 7,500 bonus miles for spending $5,000 within 3 months (Milelion exclusive)
- 15,000 bonus miles for spending a further $5,000 (i.e. $10,000 total) within 3 months
- 12,000 base miles for spending $10,000
The AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend has a non-waivable annual fee of $337.05, and cardholders receive four lounge passes to selected SATS and Plaza Premium lounges worldwide, plus a fast track to KrisFlyer Elite Gold status when they spend S$15,000 in a year on singaporeair.com.
They can also look forward to a free night’s stay at selected Hilton properties in Asia Pacific, and complimentary Hilton Silver status. Hilton Silver status is particularly useful because it gives the fifth night free on award redemptions, helping to maximize value if you’re buying Hilton points.
This offer is valid for applications approved by 31 August 2019.
AMEX KrisFlyer Credit Card: Spend $5K, get 23K total miles
| Income Req. | Annual Fee | Annual Fee Miles | FCY Transaction Fee |
| $30,000 | $176.55 (first year free) | None | 2.5% |
| Local Earn | FCY Earn | Special Earn | Points Expiry |
| 1.1 mpd | 2.0 mpd (June & Dec), 1.1 mpd otherwise | 2.0 mpd- Singaporeair.com 3.1 mpd- Grab (capped at $200/month) 3.1 mpd- “Daily Essentials” (capped at $200/month) |
Transferred directly to KrisFlyer account – 3 years |
Apply for the AMEX KrisFlyer Credit Card
The public offer for the AMEX KrisFlyer Credit Card gives 18,000 miles with $5,000 spent within 3 months. However, Milelion readers are able to access a better offer of 23,000 miles with the same spend, broken into:
- 5,000 bonus miles upon first spend
- 12,500 bonus miles for spending $5,000 within 3 months (Milelion exclusive)
- 5,500 base miles for spending $5,000
The first year’s annual fee of $176.55 is waived. AMEX KrisFlyer Credit Card cardholders who spend S$10,000 within 12 months will be upgraded to the KrisFlyer Ascend and receive 12,000 bonus miles.
This offer is valid for applications approved by 31 August 2019.
Citi PremierMiles Visa: Spend $7.5K, get 30K total miles
| Income Req. | Annual Fee | Annual Fee Miles | FCY Transaction Fee |
| $30,000 | $192.60 (First Year Free Option) | 10,000 | 3.0% |
| Local Earn | FCY Earn | Special Earn | Points Expiry |
| 1.2 mpd | 2.0 mpd | 3.0 mpd- Expedia 7.0 mpd- Agoda 10.0 mpd- Kaligo |
No expiry |
Apply for the Citi PremierMiles Visa
Citi PremierMiles Visa cardholders who spend a total of $7,500 within 3 months of approval can earn a total of 30,000 miles, broken into:
- 11,000 bonus miles for spending $7,500 within 3 months
- 10,000 miles for paying the $192.60 annual fee
- 9,000 base miles for spending $7,500
To be eligible for this offer, you must be a new-to-bank customer, defined as one who does not currently hold a principal Citibank credit card, and has not in the past 12 months. You also need to pay the first year’s annual fee of $192.60.
If you prefer not to pay an annual fee, there is a smaller offer available when you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months of 10,000 miles, broken into:
- 6,400 bonus miles for spending $3,000 within 3 months
- 3,600 base miles for spending $3,000
Citi has 12 different FFP transfer partners, the widest variety of any bank in Singapore. Cardholders also enjoy two complimentary Priority Pass lounge visits per year.
This offer is valid for applications received by 30 September 2019.
OCBC Titanium Rewards: Get a $50 statement credit upon approval
| Income Req. | Annual Fee | Annual Fee Miles | FCY Transaction Fee |
| $30,000 | $192.60 (First 2 years free) | None | 3.0% |
| Local Earn | FCY Earn | Special Earn | Points Expiry |
| 0.4 mpd | 0.4 mpd, unless special earn category | 4 mpd on online and offline shopping | 2 years |
Apply for the OCBC Titanium Rewards
OCBC is offering a $50 statement credit for new-to-bank OCBC customers who get approved by 30 September 2019. OCBC defines new-to-bank customers as those who do not currently hold any existing OCBC credit cards and have not in the past 6 months.
The OCBC Titanium Rewards card earns 4 mpd on online and offline shopping, which includes transactions on clothes, bags and shoes, department stores, babies’ and children’s wear, electronics and gadgets, and the following e-commerce merchants (not exhaustive):
| Alibaba | Daigou | Mustafa Centre |
| AliExpress | Ezbuy | Qoo10 |
| Amazon | IKEA | Shopee |
| Courts | Lazada | Taobao |
The 4 mpd is capped at $12,000 of spending each card membership year, but you can always apply for both the Pink and Blue versions of the card to double your cap.
Conclusion
In addition to the offers above, you can refer this page which lists all the sign up bonuses currently on the market.
isn’t the “refer friends” promotion for AMEX better than Milelion exclusive with just $50 spend instead of $5000? 7,500 miles for Ascend and 5,000 miles for KFB.
Apologies, just dont see how exclusive/beneficial with the need to spend $4,950 more to get the same miles.
Yup, that’s right. MGM offer will always be best in market. If you intend to get the full sign up bonus, you’re indifferent of course because you’ll need to spend 5/10k anyway, but if you just want to get the MGM bonus then it’s just $50. Seems a bit of a waste to miss out on the full bonus though.
Yes, agreed. Will be no different to those who can meet the minimum spend requirement. On a safer side, the MGM bonus will be safer bet in case unforseen circumstances led to unable to meet the minimum spend requirement.
Just my thoughts only.. but really appreciate all your write up and advices all the time! thanks!
About the AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend what would you get for paying the second year annual card fee?
4 lounge vouchers + 1 hilton free night certificate
Just to check .. If i’m currently holding to KFA, can I apply for KF Blue and be eligible for the signup bonus ?
from my understanding, you’re eligible for the sign up bonus sans the 5,000 welcome miles. but you’d better check with customer service to be sure