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2026 Edition: Best Credit Cards for Hotels

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Feb 25, 2026 23

Earn up to 4 mpd on hotel stays with the right credit cards, or as much as 10 mpd through special OTA pages (just watch the mark up!).

Qantas launches double Qantas Points or Status Credits promotion

Airlines Aaron Wong - Feb 25, 2026 0

Qantas members who book flights within the next week can double Qantas Points or Status Credits, effectively halving the path to elite status.

Review: American Express Platinum Credit Card

AMEX Aaron Wong - Feb 24, 2026 27

The AMEX Platinum Credit Card offers arguably the best value of the Platinum family — just don't use it for day-to-day spending!

PSA: Watch out for HSBC’s “applicant limbo”

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Feb 24, 2026 5

New or existing? With HSBC, you might be neither.

What credit card should you use to buy a car?

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Feb 23, 2026 21

Miles advice for the worst financial decision of your life.

Details: AMEX Platinum Charge year-long 2.2 mpd on FCY spending

AMEX Aaron Wong - Feb 23, 2026 2

From now till 22 February 2027, AMEX Platinum Charge cardholders will earn 2.2 mpd on all FCY spend, with an overall cap of S$15,000.

Which supplementary cards offer the best benefits?

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Feb 22, 2026 10

Supplementary cardholders normally don't have many perks to look forward to- unless they hold one of these cards.

Guide: Buying miles with Standard Chartered’s SC EasyBill service

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Feb 22, 2026 3

SC EasyBill enables cardholders to earn credit card miles when paying rent, taxes, insurance and education fees- though recent changes have taken some of the shine off.

Orchard Rows: The story of Singapore Airlines’ ill-fated jackpot machines

Airlines Aaron Wong - Feb 21, 2026 10

What happens when you cram a few hundred passengers in a pressurised metal tube with six jackpot machines? In the 1980s, Singapore Airlines decided to find out.

Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles status match and booster: Shortcut to SkyTeam elite status

Airlines Aaron Wong - Feb 21, 2026 7

SkyTeam member Vietnam Airlines is offering a status match and booster, enabling Lotusmiles members to earn elite status a lot faster.

KrisShop offering sitewide 15% milesback promotion (18% for KrisFlyer UOB cards)

Airlines Aaron Wong - Feb 20, 2026 0

From now till 28 February 2026, get a 15% rebate on KrisFlyer miles redemptions on KrisShop, boosting the value to 1.18 cents per mile. Enjoy an 18% rebate as a KrisFlyer UOB Cardholder.