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HL Low

14 Jul 2021

Credit Cards

How many credit card should ones hold?

Should ones own multiple credit card, if they only spend on SP bill, groceries, transport, online food delivery and shopping?

Will POSB Everyday Credit Card good enough for him? Should he get another Citi SMRT credit card for transportation?

Average Spending since January to May 2021 is around $1114.30.

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You can consider Maybank Family & Friends card.

It can potentially cover most of your spending on a 8% rebate except for SP bill.

Do note there is a monthly cap of $25 for each eligible category.

https://www.maybank2u.com.sg/en/personal/cards/...

Alternatively, I think you can also consider UOB One card.

On the question whether should one hold multiple credit cards, I would like to share my experience. I hold multiple credit cards but using only 1 as the main card and spending occasionally on other cards when there is promotion. I have applied for many credit cards throughout the years to maximise the rebate/rewards. However, nowadays, most credit card impose a rather steep minimum spending, hence, it is better to stay loyal to 1-2 cards. Having multiple cards also means spending more time to manage those cards, i.e. ensuring that you pay the bill on time, waiving annual fee, checking statement, etc.

You can own as many as you like as long as u can manage it. I personally have around 4 credit card. But only actively using 2-3, the other one is just for sign up bonus!

Posb everyday is good only if you spend on the watsons/supermarket categories.

Citi smrt is okay since you surpass it min spending requirements of 500.

I suggest you aim for higher spending limit cards like uob one since they give more cashback in return. Do check out singsaver credit card list.

The Citi SMRT Card is a useful card to have. Maximum cashback per year is $600, and the min. spend t...

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