Singaporeans have a love-hate relationship with Credit Cards. We love them because they help us fulfill our dreams of owning that magnificent Ferrari we dreamed of since the age of 7. Yet we hate them when the bill comes through the letterbox the month after our binge spending.
Regardless of whether you love or hate them, lets face it, we are not going to bring wades of cash to buy our 55" TV or that Italian calf skin sofa. With the plethora of credit cards, each having its own reward types, we are often more confused with our choices than a chameleon in a bag of skittles.
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In this article, i will focus solely on the Cash Back Rewards Cards. In my opinion, Cash Back is the simplest and easiest form of rewards. The concept is simple: You spend XXX$, you receive Y% of your spending at the end of the rewards period. There is absolutely no hassle in converting points to vouchers, etc.
Without further ado, let me share some of the BEST Cash Back cards in Singapore.
* These are also the ones that i personally use.
1) UOB One Card
This card is great for regular recurring usage / non-big ticket items. (Example: Payment for groceries, petrol, etc).
- Earn up to 3.33% Cash Back (Min Spending: S$300)
To earn the 30$, 80$ or 150$ cash back tiers, you would have to consistently spend the 300$, 800$ or 1,500$ for 3 consecutive* months.
- S$300 S$300 S$300 S$30
- S$800 S$800 S$800 S$80
- S$1,500 S$1,500 S$1,500 S$150
- Additional 2% cash rebates on all overseas transactions
Pre-requisite: Annual income of at least $30,000
Read more about it here
2) Standard Chartered Bank - Manhattan Card
This card used to be THE BEST rebates card in the market at 5% cash back. The cash back rates has since been revised to 3%. Although still attractive, i would recommend it to be used in conjunction with the UOB One Card and only use it on big ticket items (>3000$) or when you have reached your 'tier'.
- Earn up to 3% Cash Back (Tiered Spending, Capped at 200$ per Quarter, 800$ per Year)
- $1–$999 0.5%
- $1,000–$2,999 1%
- $3,000 and above 3%
Pre-requisite: Annual income of at least $30,000
Read more about it here
3) OCBC - Frank Card
This card is recommended for those who shop online. It gives an attractive rebate of 6% on all most (See non-exhaustive list) online purchases.
Online Purchases Only
- Earn up to 6% Cash Back (Minimum Spending S$500, Capped* at 60$ Per Month)
* When you've earned S$60 rebates a month, you are still entitled to get unlimited 0.5% rebates
All Other Purchases
Unlimited 0.5% rebates
Pre-requisite: Annual income of at least $30,000
Read more about it here
4) POSB - Everyday Card
This card is great for the regular shoppers at Watsons & Sheng Siong.
- Earn up to 5% Cash Rebate from Sheng Siong
- 3% cash rebate for AirAsia, Watsons.
- 3% cash rebate for flights purchased at AirAsia.com
- 2% cash rebate on overseas spending
- 0.3% on everything else
Read more about it here
Special Mention:
HSBC Visa Platinum
- Up to 5% cash rebates at grocery stores and supermarkets
- Up to 2% cash rebates at food and beverage outlets
With the mind boggling number of credit cards in the market, choosing the right one can be difficult. Pick the ones that will facilitate your lifestyle and remember to enjoy your spending (& Cash Back) in moderation !.
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