DBS yuu Card Changes: S$800 Min. Spend, SimplyGo Added

DBS yuu Card has announced upcoming changes to the card which will come into effect from 1 October 2025.

Offering up to 18% cash rebate at selected merchants, this card is listed is Suitesmile list of the best Cashback credit cards in Singapore.

DBS yuu Card Changes: S$800 Min. Spend, SimplyGo Added
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Minimum spending hiked to S$800/month

From 1 October 2025, cardholders can continue to earn up to 18% cash rebate (or 10 miles per dollar) on the DBS yuu card, but with a higher minimum spending requirement of S$800 per calendar month (up from S$600).

Along with the above nerf, the bonus cap will also be increased to S$144, up from S$78. This translates to an S$800 monthly cap. This is good news to those who spend over S$600/month at yuu merchants.

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SimplyGo added as bonus merchant

Also from 1 October 2025, DBS yuu cardholders can earn up to 18% cash rebate on Public Transportation in Singapore when the abovementioned minimum spending is met. This covers public bus, MRT and LRT rides.

Related: Best Credit Cards for Public Transportation

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Spend at min. 4 merchants to get bonus cash rebate

Also from 1 October 2025, DBS yuu cardholders will need to spend at 4 different participating yuu merchants every calendar month to qualify for 18% cash rebate.

No bonus at Mandai Wildlife Group for AMEX version

Also from 1 October 2025, DBS yuu AMEX cardholders will no longer be able to earn 18% cash rebate at Mandai Wildlife Group; earn rate will be revised to just 0.5% cash rebate.

DBS yuu Visa cardholders can continue to enjoy 18% cash rebate at Mandai Wildlife Group.

Lower cash rebate at non-yuu merchants

Also from 1 October 2025, rewards at non-yuu merchants will drop from 0.5% to 0.25% cash rebate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DBS has prepared the following set of frequently asked questions regarding these changes:

How can I earn 18% cash rebates from 1 Oct 2025?

From 1 Oct 2025 onwards, you can continue to earn 5% cash rebates with no minimum spend. To qualify for the additional 13% cash rebates each calendar month, you must:

  • Spend a minimum of S$800 eligible card spend, and
  • Transact at 4 different Participating Merchants (including SimplyGo).

How are the number of Participating Merchants counted?

Each calendar month, you will need to transact at 4 different Participating Merchants. Each Participating Merchant is defined in the table below.

Participating MerchantsConsists of
7-Eleven7-Eleven
BreadTalkBreadTalk
Charge+Charge+ Singapore
Cold StorageCold Storage
CS Fresh
Jasons Deli
foodpandafoodpanda food delivery
panda mart
panda shops
GiantGiant
Giant Hypermart
Giant Express
GuardianGuardian
GojekGojek Singapore
Mandai Wildlife GroupBird Paradise
Night Safari
Rainforest Wild Asia
River Wonders
Singapore Zoo
SingtelSingtel Shop
Singtel Exclusive Retailers
SimplyGoBus and train rides via SimplyGo
Toast BoxToast Box
Thye Moh ChanThye Moh Chan

How is the overall rewards cap calculated and when will my cash rebates be awarded?

From 1 Oct 2025 onwards, Bonus Rewards on Participating Merchants will be capped at S$144 cash rebates. Here is an illustration on the Qualifying Spend Criteria, Cap and Awarding timeline across the Base and Bonus Rewards.

Spend
Category
Base RewardsBonus Rewards
(with no min. spend)
Bonus Rewards
(with min. spend)
yuu
Merchant
Spend
0.50%4.50%13%
SimplyGo0.25%4.75%13%
Non-yuu
Merchant
Spend
0.25%0%0%
Qualifying
Spend
Criteria
No minimum
spend
No minimum
spend
Minimum spend
of S$800, at 4
Participating
Merchants per
calendar month
CapNo capCombined cap
of S$144

Note: 0.5% cash rebates is equivalent to 1 yuu Point or 0.28 miles.

What happens if I meet a minimum spend of S$800 per calendar month but did not transact at 4 different Participating Merchants?

If you did not meet the Qualifying Spend Criteria for Bonus Rewards (with min. spend), you will get 5% cash rebates on yuu Merchant Spend and SimplyGo, capped at S$144.

What happens if I transacted at 4 different Participating Merchants but did not meet the minimum spend of S$800 per calendar month?

If you did not meet the Qualifying Spend Criteria for Bonus Rewards (with min. spend), you will get 5% cash rebates on yuu Merchant Spend and SimplyGo, capped at S$144.

Why has the design of my card changed?

We have updated the design of your card to offer a fresh, modern look. Rest assured, while the appearance has changed, your card’s functionality and benefits remain the same.

How can I get the new DBS yuu Card design?

For new cardmembers, you will receive the new DBS yuu Card design when you apply for it from 25 June 2025.

For existing cardmembers, you can continue to use your existing DBS yuu Card. The new card will be issued when your card is replaced or renewed. However, if you would like to receive the new design earlier, you can request a card replacement via digibank Mobile starting 25 June 2025.

Can I still use my existing DBS yuu Card?

Yes, you will still be able to use your existing DBS yuu Card until it expires. There will be no changes to the features and benefits of the DBS yuu Card.

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DBS yuu Card terms and conditions

Here’s the updated terms and conditions of the DBS yuu Card:

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