Devaluation: World of Hyatt’s 2025 Award Category changes
Sadly, 6 awesome properties from Suitesmile’s list of Hyatt sweet spots will be devalued. Book by 24 Mar 2025 to lock in current rates.
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What The Heck: YouTrip adds S$100 Deductible for Unauthorised Transactions (Updated)
YouTrip updated its terms and conditions; cardholders no longer fully-protected from fraudulent transactions, effective immediately.
Confirmed: Get 2 mpd with zero FX fees with the Chocolate Card
Official details for the best miles card for foreign currency spending are out ahead of time. Here are the key features.
Rumour: HeyMax x Chocolate Card — Earn miles with zero FX fees
We can soon earn miles on foreign currency spending, and enjoy zero foreign currency fees? Here’s a little sneak peek of this awesome collab.
Deal: Mari Credit Card awarding unlimited 3% cashback coins on Shopee
MariBank has announced a new promo for Shopee purchases made with the Mari Card. This is a 2% drop from the previous benefit.
Devaluation: Air France-KLM Flying Blue hikes minimum award rates on most routes
Effective immediately, Flying Blue’s award rates on most routes have increased. Last chance ever to fly to/from Europe for less than 20k miles?
Nerfed: Mari Credit Card to stop awarding unlimited 5% cashback coins on Shopee
Cardholders can continue to earn unlimited 5% cashback in Shopee coins until 23 Jan 2025. Will we see a new Shopee promo then?
First Look: Singapore Airlines’ NEW Le Labo Business Class amenity kit
From tomorrow, 24 Dec 2024, eligible Business Class passengers can request for this new amenity kit. Yes, it’s only available upon request.
Good News: South Korea K-ETA exemption for Singaporeans extended till 31 Dec 2025
Visiting South Korea in 2025? Singapore passport holders are exempted from having a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). This was previously planned to end on 31 Dec 2024.
AVOID: Qatar Avios can now be converted to Marriott points
Effective immediately, Qatar Airways Privilege Club members can convert Avios to Marriott points for free, but at a horrible ratio.
Take Note: HSBC points transfers will continue to be free, but KrisFlyer devalued
HSBC points transfers will continue to be free, points transfers to KrisFlyer will have a poor transfer ratio.
Take Note: Singaporeans can now apply for UK ETA
From 8 Jan 2025, Singapore passport-holders are required to have an ETA when visiting/transiting in the United Kingdom.
First Look: Standard Chartered launches the NEW Beyond credit card
Check out all the key points to note about this newly-launched credit card.
Take Note: GHA Discovery Titanium members can soon enjoy free Breakfast at hotels under Pan Pacific Group
From 1 December 2024, GHA Titanium members can enjoy complimentary daily breakfast (+1 guest) at these properties.
Take Note: New changes to the Standard Chartered Smart Card
The card is losing its two best selling points. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s changing.
First Look: GXS Bank launches the NEW GXS FlexiCard
Remember how your grandparents warned you about credit cards? It’s because of naughty ones like this.
First Look: Trust Bank launches the NEW Trust Cashback Card
A specialized cashback card with no annual fee and no foreign currency fee. Get instant approval, a chance to win a million dollars, and scratch cards worth up to $3,000.
First Look: HSBC’s NEW Live+ credit card
HSBC launches a new specialized Cashback card in Singapore, offering 8% cashback on selected spending categories.
World of Hyatt announces 2024 Award Category changes
Sadly, 7 properties from Suitesmile’s list of Hyatt sweet spots will be devalued from 26 Mar 2024. Grab them while you can!
Ouch: Standard Chartered removing all Airline/Hotel transfer partners, except for KrisFlyer and Asia Miles
A month from now, KrisFlyer and Asia Miles will be the only transfer partners of Standard Chartered cards. Time to plan an exit?