Transfer DBS credit card points to Kris+ with a 10% bonus

Kris+ has launched a new promotion offering a 10% bonus on KrisPay miles, when you convert DBS Points between now and 31 March 2026.

This reduces the usual penalty incurred for converting DBS Points to KrisFlyer miles via Kris+, while preserving the key advantages: instant, fee-free conversions with a minimum conversion block of just 100 DBS Points.

While this isn’t my preferred way to transfer DBS Points, it can be useful in specific situations, like making a small, surgical top-up, or clearing out orphan points before cancelling a DBS credit card.

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Transfer DBS Points to Kris+ with a 10% bonus

From 2-31 March 2026, DBS cardholders will receive a 10% bonus for every conversion of at least 100 DBS Points.

DBS Points		KrisPay Miles
100 points	⇒	170 miles 187 miles

There is no cap on the number of transfers you can make, nor the bonus miles that can be received.

The bonus will be reflected on the Kris+ app at the point of transfer, so you can check the final amounts before confirming.

Don’t forget that transferring DBS Points into KrisFlyer miles via Kris+ is a two-step process. Once you’ve done the first conversion, you will need to tap the “transfer now” button to convert the KrisPay miles into KrisFlyer miles at a 1:1 ratio.

If you wait longer than 21 days, or spend any portion of the converted KrisPay miles, the remaining balance will be “stuck” inside Kris+. KrisPay miles can only be spent at a relatively poor rate of 1 cent per mile, and expire after six months regardless of activity.

Why convert DBS Points via Kris+?

The main drawback of converting DBS (or Citi/UOB) credit card points to KrisFlyer miles through Kris+ is the loss in value.

If you were to convert points through the DBS rewards portal instead, the rate would be 100 DBS Points = 200 KrisFlyer miles. By comparison, converting via Kris+ in the absence of any transfer bonus involves a 15% haircut, reduced to 6.5% for the duration of this promotion. 

• Transfers via Kris+ are free, while transfers via the DBS rewards portal have a S$27.25 fee
• Transfers via Kris+ are instant, while transfers via the DBS rewards portal usually require 24-48 hours
• Transfers via Kris+ have a minimum block of 100 DBS Points, while transfers via the DBS rewards portal require a minimum block of 5,000 DBS Points

For example, if you had 5,000 DBS Points on your DBS Altitude Card, your choices are:

1. Convert them via the DBS rewards portal into 10,000 miles with a S$27.25 fee, and a 24-48 hour wait
2. Convert them via Kris+ into 9,350 miles with no fee, instantly

Unless you value a mile at more than 4.2 cents each, then it’s a better idea to save on the conversion fee (and enjoy instant conversions) by going through Kris+.

Alternatively, perhaps you’ve decided to cancel your DBS Altitude Card, but still have a balance of 2,000 DBS Points. That’s too small for a transfer via the DBS rewards portal, and the points would be orphaned if not for the Kris+ option (which requires a minimum of just 100 DBS Points). Taking a haircut on the transfer is better than letting those points go to waste!

Conclusion

Kris+ is offering an uncapped 10% conversion bonus on DBS Points from now till 31 March 2026.

While this is usually not a good avenue for converting credit card points, the bonus helps to reduce the penalty involved to 6.5%, instead of the usual 15%. Moreover, if you need a small, instant miles top-up, or are trying to clear a small orphan points balance, then this could be worthwhile nonetheless.