No. This flash deal is not applicable to existing cardholders of Citibank. However, existing cardholders will get $30 cash for each new card that they apply for. No minimum spend required!
Is this a good offer?
Historically, $350 cash is the highest cash reward that we have offered for Citi credit cards. And we have never offered a guaranteed gift worth more than $599!
Important steps to take during application
These are the steps that you have to take to receive your free gift. These steps are important for us to track your application correctly. Do not skip any of them.
Apply through the links in this page.
Upon clicking Apply, you will be redirected to a SingSaver page. Enter your email address and click “Confirm”.
At the end of the application, take a screenshot of the Application Reference Number.
Check your email inbox (and spam folder) and fill up the redemption form that you receive via email.
Activate the card and spend at least $500 within 30 days after card approval.
Wait 60 – 120 days to receive an email from SingSaver for collection of the free gift.
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If you do not have $500 worth of purchases to make in the coming months, your best option will be to purchase vouchers from NTUC Fairprice. These vouchers can be used for groceries in future. 🙂
Participating cards
These are the cards that are participating in this promotion.
Citi Rewards Card
Suitesmile card rating:
SIGN-UP BONUS
40,000 points (16,000 miles)
more infoGet 40,000 bonus points (equivalent to 16,000 miles) when you successfully apply as a new credit card customer of Citibank or if you have not held a Citi card in the past 12 months.
To receive the sign-up bonus, a minimum spend of $800 is required by the end of two calendar months after the approval date.
Key benefit
Earn 4 miles per dollar for online spending
more infoEarn 10 points per dollar (equivalent to 4 MPD) on most online spending (excl. travel) for your first $1,000 spend every month. No minimum spend required.
Annual fee
$194.40 (first year waived)
more infoAnnual fee is automatically waived for the first year. Ask for an annual fee waiver every year after that. We do not recommend paying for this card's annual fee as there are other credit cards with the same earn rate. If fee waiver request is not granted, we suggest that you transfer out your points and cancel the card.
Min. Income requirement
$30,000/yr
more infoYou will have to submit prove of income during the application process.
With this card, you will earn points for every dollar spent (not in $5 blocks like DBS and UOB cards). Citibank also has more transfer partners than any other banks in Singapore. This allows me to transfer my points to great frequent flyer programs from Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Etihad.
Citi Cash Back Card
Suitesmile card rating:
SIGN-UP BONUS
$300 cashback
more infoGet $300 cashback when you successfully apply as a new credit card customer of Citibank or if you have not held a Citi card in the past 12 months.
To receive the sign-up bonus, a minimum spend of $800 is required by the end of two calendar months after the approval date.
Key benefit
Get 8% cashback on groceries
more infoA minimum monthly spend of $800 is required to receive 8% cashback. The trick is to purchase $800 worth of Fairprice vouchers in 1 month and take your time to use them afterwards.
Annual fee
$194.40 (first year waived)
more infoAnnual fee is automatically waived for the first year. Ask for an annual fee waiver every year after that. We do not recommend paying for this card's annual fee as there are other credit cards with the same earn rate. If fee waiver request is not granted, we suggest that you transfer out your points and cancel the card.
Min. Income requirement
$30,000/yr
more infoYou will have to submit prove of income during the application process.
This card is perfect for pre-purchasing $800 worth of grocery vouchers occasionally.
Citi PremierMiles Card
Suitesmile card rating:
SIGN-UP BONUS
8,000 bonus miles
more infoGet 8,000 bonus miles when you successfully apply as a new credit card customer of Citibank or if you have not held a Citi card in the past 12 months.
To receive the sign-up bonus, a minimum spend of $800 is required by the end of two calendar months after the approval date.
Key benefit
Earn 1.2 miles per dollar with no cap
more infoEarn unlimited 1.2 MPD on local spend and 2 MPD on foreign currency spend. No minimum spend required.
Annual fee
$194.40 (first year waived)
more infoAnnual fee is automatically waived for the first year. Ask for an annual fee waiver every year after that. We do not recommend paying for this card's annual fee as there are other credit cards with the same earn rate. If fee waiver request is not granted, we suggest that you transfer out your points and cancel the card.
Min. Income requirement
$30,000/yr
more infoYou will have to submit prove of income during the application process.
This card is great as a last-resort card, when you can’t use other cards with better earn rates. Citibank also has more transfer partners than any other banks in Singapore. This allows me to transfer my points to great frequent flyer programs from Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Etihad. Miles from this card do not expire.
Citi Cash Back+ Card
Suitesmile card rating:
SIGN-UP BONUS
10% cashback (up to $3,000 spend)
more infoGet 10% cashback when you successfully apply as a new credit card customer of Citibank or if you have not held a Citi card in the past 12 months.
Bonus cashback is capped at $300 (up to $3,000 spend) and will only apply to spending by the end of two calendar months after the approval date.
No minimum spend is required to receive the bonus cashback.
Key benefit
Get 1.6% cashback with no cap
more infoNo minimum spend required.
Annual fee
$194.40 (first year waived)
more infoAnnual fee is automatically waived for the first year. Ask for an annual fee waiver every year after that. We do not recommend paying for this card's annual fee as there are other credit cards with the same earn rate. If fee waiver request is not granted, we suggest that you transfer out your points and cancel the card.
Min. Income requirement
$30,000/yr
more infoYou will have to submit prove of income during the application process.
If you have met all the requirements described aboved, you will receive an email with collection instructions 60 – 120 days after card approval. This period allows the bank to revert to us with the official application statuses before we start sending out the gift.
I am still waiting for my gift from a recent application. How can I check on the status?
You can make ANY retail purchases like groceries, petrol or online shopping. Avoid excluded transactions like bill payments (as described in the terms and conditions).
Do I need to get approval by the end of the promotion date?
No, you just have to apply by the end of the promotion date and get approval as described in the terms and conditions.
Can foreigners apply?
Yes.
I am already holding a Citibank credit card which I don’t really use. What can I do?
Call the bank to cancel that card. You will be considered as a new customer 12 months later and will be able to take advantage of future promotions.
I am a supplementary cardholder of Citibank. Will I qualify for this promotion?
According to the terms and conditions, Citibank defines a “new Citibank cardholder” as someone who does not have an existing Citibank Credit Card account. Hence, you will qualify.
Do I have to pay anything to apply?
No. The card’s annual fee is automatically waived for the first year and you are free to cancel the card if you don’t like it after a few months. Don’t feel bad about keeping the free gift! 😉
I am holding a credit card from Citibank of another country. Will I qualify for this promotion?
Yes, you will qualify if you have not held a credit card from Citibank Singapore as a principal card holder in the past 12 months.
I did not see the Application Reference Number at the end of the application. What can I do?
Wait 1 hour to receive an acknowledgement email from Citibank. This email will have the reference number. If you do not receive the email, call Citibank after 1 or 2 days to request for it. REMEMBER to fill up the redemption form once you have the reference number.
Other great credit card promotions running right now
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Useful articles about credit cards and the Miles Game
As always, I recommend reading the following articles if you are new to credit cards: