114 Products Found
Up to 1.5% on eligible spend
CASHBACK
Unlimited
CASHBACK CAP
$0
MINIMUM SPEND
Speed of Approval
Ease of Fee Waiver
Customer Support
"Pretty run-of-the-mill cashback card from Standard Chartered Bank. 1.5% cashback amount is..." 1w ago
Up to 15% on everyday necessities
CASHBACK
Up to $80
CASHBACK CAP
$800
MINIMUM SPEND
Speed of Approval
Ease of Fee Waiver
Customer Support
"Terrible - For an instalment payment of $2K I have paid $600..." 18h ago
Up to 10% on Grab
CASHBACK
$300 per quarter
CASHBACK CAP
$2,000
MINIMUM SPEND
Speed of Approval
Ease of Fee Waiver
Customer Support
"Unreasonable. Unnegotiable. Uncompromising. Bully customers with their T&Cs and snuff customers. But..." 1w ago
1.2 mpd
LOCAL SPEND
2 mpd
FOREIGN SPEND
4 mpd on Transport
SELECTED SPEND
Speed of Approval
Ease of Fee Waiver
Customer Support
"One of the entry miles card. Mainly for general daily usage to..." 2mth ago
Up to 12% at selected stores
CASHBACK
$400
MINIMUM SPEND
Speed of Approval
Ease of Fee Waiver
Customer Support
"Easy to apply. Great for my purchases at NTUC, can accumulate points..." 6mth ago
3X DBS Points per $5
FOREIGN SPEND
10X DBS Points per $5 spent
ALL SPEND
1X point per $5 on other spend
OTHER SPEND
2 Miles per DBS Point
CONVERSION
Speed of Approval
Ease of Fee Waiver
Customer Support
"Easy 4MPD without any hoops to go through. Just make sure it is..." 1mth ago
10X Points per Dollar
ONLINE SPEND
10X Points per Dollar on Shopping
SELECTED SPEND
1 Point per Dollar
OTHER SPEND
0.4 Miles per ThankYou Point
CONVERSION
Speed of Approval
Ease of Fee Waiver
Customer Support
"Pros: 4mpd for all online spending (except grabpay top-ups), points are rewarded..." 3w ago
10% on Dining, Petrol, Travel
CASHBACK
$100
CASHBACK CAP
$800
MINIMUM SPEND
Speed of Approval
Ease of Fee Waiver
Customer Support
"Staff at CIMB Orchard are informative and polite. I managed to get..." 11mth ago
1% rebate on monthly bill of $1000 and above
CASHBACK
$100
CASHBACK CAP
$0
MINIMUM SPEND
Speed of Approval
Ease of Fee Waiver
Customer Support
"[Useful For...] Large purchases like my annual premium for insurance and household items...." 8mth ago
5% at selected grocery stores
CASHBACK
$600
CASHBACK CAP
$300
MINIMUM SPEND
Speed of Approval
Ease of Fee Waiver
Customer Support
"LOUSY CARD. PL AVOID this CITI bank SMRT Card. They said this..." 2w ago
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It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of credit card options offered by banks - particularly if you're looking to get your first credit card. From benefits, points and air miles to cashback rewards, where should you even start?
Then there's the possibility of getting a bad credit score, no thanks to poor money management habits or accrued credit card interest. These could inevitably affect you in the long run, especially if you require a bank loan for your first HDB BTO, for example.
But did you know certain credit cards can in fact help you save money?
Before delving into your comparison, it's important to first understand what getting a credit card entails, and the importance of maintaining a good credit score.
Before narrowing in on credit card user reviews, first consider the following:
Unless you're getting a student credit card, it's highly likely you'll be required to meet a minimum salary requirement prior to having your credit card application approved.
You'll also have to pay your bills within the stipulated timeframe on your statement, or face late payment charges - including increased interest rates on the owed sum.
Your credit score tells banks and lenders how reliable you are in paying your credit card bills on time. A poor credit score could affect how much you can borrow - or even your ability to borrow.
We'll admit it's a bit of a catch-22; you'll need a credit card to even develop a good credit score, yet having a credit card poses the risk of earning a bad credit score.
Your borrowing history is compiled in something called a credit bureau report, and can be obtained from the Credit Bureau of Singapore for a fee of $6.
Are you a chronic Grab user or guilty of indulging in copious amounts of overpriced coffee? Making credit card comparisons can be tricky if you have little idea of your own spending habits.
Using a personal finance management tracker (like - ahem - the Seedly app) or an Excel sheet could help you better identify where most of your money goes, so you'll be able to reap the full benefits of your card.
Credit cards are not one and the same. Some reward users for online spend - or, conversely, local spend on everyday necessities.
And if you plan on shopping overseas (or in an online store that's based outside of your home country) with your credit card, you'll need to factor in possible foreign currency conversion fees.
With these tips in mind, here's a round-up of the most popular types of credit cards in Singapore, sorted by category.
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Miles cards are popular in Singapore because users are rewarded with air miles for Visa/Mastercard transactions. The mileage you claim is pegged to the amount you spend, and we've already done the math for you here in this Guide to the Best Miles Cards.
Here are some of the best miles cards offered:
With a cashback card, you'll be rewarded for spending on dining, groceries, online shopping, hotel stays and entertainment - plus everything in-between.
Other great cashback credit cards:
If you fancy the idea of redeeming rewards in the form of vouchers for movies, shopping, dining, hotel stays and air miles, then these rewards credit cards may be something worth considering.
Being a student comes with a ton of benefits, whether food or entertainment discounts. And then there're student credit cards, whose prerequisites are considerably lower: no minimum income requirement, no minimum spend, and far lower annual fees.
More often than not, your credit card will come with additional charges. It's imperative that you read the fine print, so don't be blinded simply by credit card perks!
Here're some terms to know.
Annual Fee: This refers to a yearly fee charged for the convenience of having a credit card. Most banks typically offer an annual fee waiver, so long as you make the request by calling in. This is especially the case if you've been using your credit card with fair regularity.
Balance Transfer Fee: A balance transfer is what happens when you transfer your credit card debt to another card issued by a different bank. In doing so, you'll be charged a balance transfer fee of around 2% to 4% of the amount transferred.
Cash Advance Fee: A cash advance allows you to withdraw money from an ATM using your credit card, and usually includes a fee of 6% on the amount drawn.
Foreign Transaction Fee: Convenient as it may be to swipe your credit card while on holiday, we earlier mentioned the charges you'll be subject to - including the dynamic currency conversion rate, which will be charged at the point of your transaction.
Multi-currency cards are filling this void, though, by allowing overseas transactions to be made at no extra cost. Exchange rates are also shown in real-time, so you'll more or less be living like a local even while on holiday.
Late Fee: Yep, we're again reiterating this. That's because a credit card's interest rates hovers at around 24% of the amount owed. Banks do offer a grace period of between 21 to 25 days, but ignoring this window is an expensive mistake you don't want to make. So take heed!
So: what credit card can you get with a poor credit score? This really comes down to the discretion of the bank whose credit card you're applying for.
There are some ways to improve a bad credit score, though.
The Credit Bureau of Singapore only tracks your borrowing history over a 12-month period - so you'll only need to maintain that to recover from a poor record. You should also:
Apart from user reviews on credit cards - we've an exhaustive list for your perusal - these guides are an excellent segue into the world of credit cards, no matter your spending habits.
If you've still got burning questions after reading real user reviews on the best credit cards in Singapore, head on over to the Seedly Q&A platform! You'll be able to pose your questions anonymously, too.