Discontinued: UOB KrisFlyer Miles Auto-Conversion Programme

UOB has announced that it is discontinuing its UNI$ to KrisFlyer auto-conversion program with a month’s notice.

Discontinued: UOB KrisFlyer Miles Auto-Conversion Programme

UNI$-KrisFlyer Miles auto-conversion discontinued

Effective from 20 May 2026, the UOB points (UNI$) to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer auto-conversion programme will be discontinued.

UOB has stopped accepting new enrolment for the programme from 20 Apr 2026.

UOB's notice on the discontinued KrisFlyer auto-conversion programme
UOB’s notice on the discontinued KrisFlyer auto-conversion programme
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Auto-conversion vs one-time conversion

Here’s a quick look at the differences between auto-conversion and one-time conversion of UOB UNI$:

One-time
conversion
Auto-
conversion
CostS$27
per transfer
S$50
per year
FFP
Choices
KrisFlyer,
Asia Miles
KrisFlyer
Max. Miles
Validity
2+3 years
(KrisFlyer)
No expiry
(Asia Miles)
~3 years
UNI$ Available
for Conversion
FullAmounts above
UNI$15,000

(30k miles)
Conversion BlockUNI$5,000
(10k miles)
UNI$2,500
(5k miles)
When
Conversion
Takes Place
You
Decide
End of month
(paying for one-time
conversion possible)
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Was auto-conversion a good feature?

As shown in the table above, cardholders who convert UNI$ to KrisFlyer miles at least twice a year can save some money through this program. But at what cost? It makes UOB’s already inflexible points even more inflexible.

If you use UOB UNI$ only for KrisFlyer conversions and don’t mind the inflexible monthly conversion cycles, shortened expiry term and parking a minimum balance of 30,000 miles forever, this program could be useful to you.

Otherwise, the program was honestly quite a joke.

What if you’ve already paid for the program?

UOB cardholders who paid for the program in the 13-month period between May 2025 and May 2026 will receive a full refund of the S$50 admin fee, which will be credited to the credit card enrolled in the program, by 31 Jul 2026.

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How are these cards chosen and ranked?
These cards are picked and ranked based on how they compare against other cards, based on these key factors:

1) Earn rates (miles/cashback)
2) Accessibility (min. income/age requirements)
3) Ease of use (min. spending, conditions to receive max. miles/cashback)
4) Miles/Points flexibility (expiry term, transfer partners)
5) Annual fee
6) Foreign transaction fee
7) Other additional benefits

UOB Preferred Visa Card

Earn 4 mpd on two bonus categories:1) Mobile Contactless (e.g. Google Pay, Apple Pay)
2) Online Spending (some MCCs only)

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Key details of the UOB Preferred Visa Card

Ease of use :
Minimum annual income
:• S’porean/PR: S$15,000 – S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$40,000
Annual fee: S$196.20 (first year waived; request waiver every year)


 Earn 4 mpd on two bonus categories, up to S$600 per calendar month each (total S$1,200):1) Mobile Contactless (e.g. Google Pay, Apple Pay)
2) Online Spending (selected MCCs only)
 No minimum spending


⚠️ 0.4 mpd earn rate on non-bonus spending
⚠️ Online Spending category is MCC-sensitive
⚠️ S$5 earning block
⚠️ 2-year miles expiry term
⚠️ Only 2 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee


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UOB Lady’s Card

Earn 4 mpd on one chosen bonus category

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Key details of the UOB Lady’s Card

Ease of use :
Minimum annual income
:• S’porean/PR: S$15,000 – S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$40,000
Annual fee: S$196.20 (first year waived; request waiver every year)


 Earn 4 mpd on 1 chosen bonus category, up to S$1,000 per calendar month
 No minimum spending


⚠️ 0.4 mpd earn rate on non-bonus spending
⚠️ Bonus categories are MCC-sensitive
⚠️ 2-year miles expiry term
⚠️ Only 2 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee


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UOB Lady’s Solitaire Card

Earn 4 mpd on two chosen bonus categories

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Key details of the UOB Lady’s Solitaire Card

Ease of use :
Minimum annual income
: S$120,000
Annual fee: S$414.20 (first year waived; request waiver every year)


 Earn 4 mpd on two chosen bonus categories, up to S$750 per calendar month each (total S$1,500)
 No minimum spending


⚠️ 0.4 mpd earn rate on non-bonus spending
⚠️ Bonus categories are MCC-sensitive
⚠️ 2-year miles expiry term
⚠️ Only 2 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee


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UOB Visa Signature Card

Earn 4 mpd on two bonus categories:1) Overseas (incl. online in foreign currencies)
2) Local Contactless, Public Transport, Fuel

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Key details of the UOB Visa Signature Card

Ease of use :
Minimum annual income
:• S’porean/PR: S$15,000 – S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$40,000
Annual fee: S$218 (first year waived; request waiver every year)


 Earn 4 mpd on two bonus categories, up to S$1,200 per statement month each (total S$2,400):1) Overseas (incl. online in foreign currencies)
2) Local Contactless (e.g. PayWave, Google Pay, Apple Pay), SimplyGo (Public Transport), Fuel


⚠️ Minimum category spend (not card spend) of S$1,000 per statement month required for bonus earn rate
⚠️ 0.4 mpd earn rate on non-bonus spending
⚠️ 2-year miles expiry term
⚠️ Only 2 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee


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KrisFlyer UOB Card

Earn 2.4 mpd on dining, online shopping, food delivery and public transport, 3 mpd on SIA group

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Key details of the KrisFlyer UOB Card

Ease of use :
Minimum annual income
:• S’porean/PR: S$15,000 – S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$40,000
Annual fee: S$196.20 (first year waived; always comes with 10,000 miles, but request waiver every year )


 Earn 2.4 mpd on dining, online shopping, food delivery, public transport and selected travel websites (e.g. Airbnb, Expedia)
 Earn 3 mpd on Singapore Airlines, Scoot, KrisShop, Kris+ and Pelago
 No minimum spending for SIA group bonus earn rate
 Uncapped earn rates
 Free, automatic miles transfers to KrisFlyer
 Priority check-in, boarding, free seat selection with Scoot


⚠️ Minimum spend of S$1,000 on SIA group per card membership year required for bonus earn rate (1.2 + 1.2 mpd) on dining, online shopping, food delivery, public transport and selected travel websites
⚠️ Spending categories for bonus earn rate (2.4 mpd) are MCC-sensitive
⚠️ Bonus earn rate (+1.2 mpd) credited within 2 months after card membership year
⚠️ 1.2 mpd earn rate on non-bonus spending
⚠️ 3-year fixed miles expiry term in KrisFlyer
⚠️ Only 1 miles transfer partner (KrisFlyer)
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee


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UOB PRVI Miles Card (Visa)

Get 4 free airport lounge visits per year, earn 1.4 mpd on local spending and 2.4 – 3 mpd on foreign currencies

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Key details of the UOB PRVI Miles Card

Ease of use :
Minimum annual income
:• S’porean/PR: S$15,000 – S$30,000
• Foreigner: S$40,000
Annual fee: S$261.60 (first year waived; request waiver every year)


 Get 4 free airport lounge visits per calendar year
 No minimum spending
 Uncapped earn rates


⚠️ Low earn rates (spend with 4 mpd cards instead):
• 1.4 mpd on local spending
• 2.4 – 3 mpd on foreign currency spending
⚠️ S$5 earning block
⚠️ 2-year miles expiry term
⚠️ Only 2 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee


UOB Visa Infinite Metal Card

Get unlimited free airport lounge visits, earn 1.4 mpd on local spending and 2.4 mpd on foreign currencies

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Key details of the UOB Visa Infinite Metal Card

Ease of use :
Minimum annual income
: S$120,000
Annual fee: S$654 (no waiver; always comes with 25,000 miles)


 Get unlimited free airport lounge visits until 31 May 2026
 No minimum spending
 Uncapped earn rates
 Free miles transfers to frequent flyer programs


⚠️ Low earn rates (spend with 4 mpd cards instead):
• 1.4 mpd on local spending
• 2.4 mpd on foreign currency spending
⚠️ S$5 earning block
⚠️ 2-year miles expiry term
⚠️ Only 2 useful miles transfer partners
⚠️ 3.25% foreign transaction fee


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