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Free Apple iPad or S$350 Cash for Citibank (2023) New Credit Card Holders in Singapore

December 27, 2022 by Bino Leave a Comment

UPDATE: The Apple iPad promotion is revised as follows. Receive S$350 cash or Dyson V8 Absolute (worth S$649) or Dyson TP00 Air Purifier (worth S$549) or TEFAL QT1510 IXEO+ Garment Steamer (worth S$459) when you apply and get approved for a Citibank credit card as new cardholder (those who have not held a Citibank card the past 12 months). Spend S$500 within 30 days to receive the sign-up gifts. Sign-up here or through the individual card links below. Promotion ends on the 31st January 2023 (11:59PM).

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There is a new Citibank promotion where new cardholders can receive an Apple iPad 9th Gen (worth S$499) or Samsung 27″ Curved Monitor (worth S$428) or Apple AirPods Pro with Magsafe Charger (worth S$418) or S$350 cash. New Citibank cardholders (those who have not held a Citibank card in the past 12 months) who apply for a credit card and get approved can choose to receive one of the aforementioned gifts. Spend S$500 within 30 days to receive the sign-up gifts. Sign-up here or through the individual card links below. Promotion ends on the 8th of January 2023 (11:59PM).

Annual fee is waived for the first year for all the cards listed below. Citibank usually waives the annual fee for succeeding years as long as you actively use the card but if not, you can always cancel to avoid paying the annual fee.

ipad 9th gen (and other mentioned gifts) applicable for the 5 kinds of citi credit cards listed below – promo ended 31st aug (for the current gift – pls see offer in the first paragraph of the article)

Note that this offer is valid only if you apply via the below exclusive links (direct application with Citibank doesn’t count for the promotion). Why is that so? Singsaver actually acts as an aggregator and partner for Citibank cards and from time to time, Singsaver and Citibank may jointly fund the gift in order to split the marketing expense between them.

Similar offers have been running for the past couple of months, with the gift going as low as S$200. The current S$350 cash offer is within the higher end for the cash sign-up reward.

After clicking submit on your credit card application, make sure to take note of your Application Reference Number. You will have to fill out a redemption form (automatically sent to your email once you make a card application) in order to be registered. If you choose to get the cash gift, do ensure that the phone number you fill out in the form is the same as the mobile number for you to receive PayNow payments.

Once your card is approved, remember to spend at least S$500 (can be in multiple transactions) within 30 days of receiving your card in order to receive the reward. You will get an email within 90 days with instructions on how to claim your gift. If you are looking for ways to spend S$500 within a month, there’s that time-honored method of buying vouchers from NTUC Fairprice and paying for it with your credit card.

Here are the Citibank cards that qualify for the promotion:

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Free Apple AirPods Pro, Dyson AM07 or S$300 Cash Standard Chartered (SCB) 2023 New Cardholders in Singapore

December 27, 2022 by Bino Leave a Comment

Receive either S$300 cash or Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2 (worth S$359) or Dyson AM07 (worth S$499) via PayNow when you sign up for their Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card as a new cardholder and spend S$500 within 30 days. This credit card gives 6% cashback for MRT/bus rides, Toast Box, McDonald’s, Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Netflix and Disney+ with no monthly minimum spend required. You can apply here. This offer is valid until 26th January 2023 (11:59PM).

Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card

Earn 6% on Bus/MRT rides, Toast Box, Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Netflix and Disney +, among others, without a minimum spend.

Annual Fee: No annual fee

Minimum Income Requirement: S$30,000 per year (Singaporean/PR); S$42,000 (foreigner)

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Finished: There is currently a Citibank Singsaver credit card promotion where you can get yourself either a brand new Apple AirPods Pro (UP S$379) OR Dyson AM07 Tower Fan (UP S$499) OR S$350 cash via Paynow. New Citibank cardholders (those who have not held a Citi card in the past 12 months) who apply for the credit cards below and get approved can choose to receive one of the abovementioned gifts. This promotion is valid from now until 13th February 2022 (11:59PM).

Annual fee is waived for the first year for the card. These card issuing companies normally waive the annual fee for succeeding years as long as you actively use the card but if not, you can always cancel to avoid paying the annual fee. You can even cancel the card after receiving the Apple AirPods, Fan or cash reward if you wish.

If you are already an existing Citibank cardholder, fret not. You still get to have S$30 with your successful application.

you can opt to have the apple airpods OR cash gift when signing up

Note that this offer is valid only if you apply via the below exclusive links (direct application with Citibank doesn’t count for the promotion). Why is that so? Singsaver actually acts as an aggregator and affiliate partner for credit cards and from time to time, Singsaver and Citibank may jointly fund the gift in order to split the marketing expense between them.

Once your card is approved, remember to spend at least S$500 (can be in multiple transactions) within 30 days of receiving your card in order to receive the gift or cash reward. You will get an email within 60 to 90 days with instructions on how to claim your gift.

Here are more details on the Citibank cards that qualify for the promotion:

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Review: Sushi Sei – Omakase Restaurant in Orchard Managed By Charming Husband and Wife Team

December 25, 2022 by Bino Leave a Comment

Sushi Sei is a new intimate Japanese restaurant located at the grounds of the Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre. With its name alluding to a bright light, Sushi Sei brings Japan’s haute cuisine to Singapore in the form of a kaiseki meal. The restaurant is helmed by Master Kaiseki Chef Manabu Saitoh who has over 30+ years of culinary experience.

The space is quite a refined one, with an elegant wooden counter, textured satin walls and minimalistic decor such as a bonsai tree and an alluring and darkly lit private space near the entrance. The counter seats can fit up to 10 persons and the private room up to 6 persons.

Chef Saitoh regularly flies in ingredients from various parts of Japan, mostly from Toyosu Market in Tokyo and Hokkaido.

The restaurant serves omakase sushi kaiseki for dinner, priced at $400, $500 and $600 and comprising of up to six dishes followed by nigiri (sushi), dessert and freshly whisked matcha (green tea) to end. Lunch courses are available from $200 with a different set of dishes. At the time of launch, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with just one seating per session. Currently, the restaurant is offering a 30% discount for all Citibank and UOB cardholders.

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Best Pen Cai 2023 Singapore For Dine-In, Takeaway & Delivery

December 17, 2022 by Bino Leave a Comment

The coming Chinese New Year in 2023 – the Year of the Rabbit – will fall on the 22nd January 2023. Given the current situation, you can expect an abundant selection from some of the top Chinese restaurants and hotels for pen cai for your reunion dinner. As with last year, there are several establishments offering takeaway or islandwide delivery services for Chinese New Year reunion dinners. If you choose to dine-in, try to reserve early as many of the popular restaurants get booked out weeks in advance.

Pen cai or Poon Choi is a traditional Cantonese dish comprised of a number of ingredients including meat, seafood and vegetables. Contrary to popular belief in Singapore, pen cai is not just consumed during Chinese New Year by Cantonese communities. Traditionally, pen cai is eaten during major festivals, religious rituals and even wedding banquets. In Singapore however, it is mostly eaten during the Lunar New Year as a symbol of harmony.

Without further ado, I’ve tried my best to list them down here for your convenience. This list will be expanded over the next few days as new establishments come onboard with their pen cai for CNY 2023 so bookmark this page for future reference.
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Amazing Pineapple Tarts in Singapore 2023 For Your “Ong” to “Lai” This Chinese New Year

December 11, 2022 by Bino Leave a Comment

Pineapple tarts rank among the most popular type of CNY goodies. It is commonly offered to guests who visit during CNY or as gifts to loved ones and friends. In Singapore, there are a few types of pineapple tarts that one commonly finds – from open-faced pineapple tarts to pineapple balls to roll tarts or even Taiwan-style rectangular pineapple cakes. Whichever style you prefer, I aim to list some of the best pineapple tarts I have found for CNY 2023, for your perusal. This list will also be updated as the season progresses.

You can also join our newly-launched telegram channel here and receive updates on price drops, exclusive promotions not found anywhere else as well as flash deals for CNY goodies and other F&B promotions.

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The PERFECT Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary – Saigon Travel Guide

December 9, 2022 by Bino Leave a Comment

Ho Chi Minh City is the commercial hub of Vietnam. Although less traditional than the capital, Hanoi, and possessing less potential in terms of outdoor activities compared to Central Vietnam; the city which is also still called Saigon to this day offers a lot of diversions to keep the traveler busy. From quirky concept cafes to marvelous architecture as well as ultra-happening rooftop bars, Ho Chi Minh City is perhaps better thought of as the place to go in order to experience modern pleasures. If you are making your way around the country, this city is a nice complement to the other parts and personally, I would think of Ho Chi Minh City as the best place to end a trip around Vietnam.

Other than that, if you are here just for a short getaway, Ho Chi Minh City also has plenty of activities to keep you preoccupied for 2 or 3 days. This Ho Chi Minh City itinerary shows you where to go and the places to eat during that jaunt.

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22 Best Christmas Log Cakes 2022 Singapore For Delivery & Takeaway

December 7, 2022 by Bino Leave a Comment

Desserts are an essential part of any festive dinner table and no other sweet treat is more evocative of the Christmas season than log cakes. Dessert chefs are known to be very competitive by rolling out highly creative pastries each year. It might still be quite early for Christmas but a few bakers in Singapore have already started rolling out their log cake selections for 2022. Without further ado, here is the list for the year – I will update it as and when more brands come online with their offerings.

You can also join our newly-launched telegram channel here and receive updates on price drops, exclusive promotions not found anywhere else as well as flash deals for log cakes and other Christmas goodies.

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Hotel Review: Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences | One of the Best Luxury Resorts in the Maldives

December 2, 2022 by Bino Leave a Comment

With dozens of high-end resorts to choose from, deciding where to spend one’s holiday in Maldives may be a daunting task for some. After all, the decision process isn’t quite like that in other places. Proximity to train stations, dining and nightlife options or commercial districts simply do not apply here. When it comes to a Maldives resort, most guests will most probably be looking for things such as overwater villas, turquoise waters with plenty of marine life, great food, well-appointed lodgings, privacy and other aspects that give the feeling of an “escape” – criteria which are hard to quantify as practically all resorts in Maldives offer these.

In fact, these were the exact same thoughts in my mind which was why up until this recent trip, I had never visited Maldives before. Despite having reviewed over 100+ hotels around the world, including other high-end resorts, the thought of having to choose one to stay in Maldives did not seem so straightforward.

A couple of weeks ago, I finally had the opportunity to visit Maldives. For my first visit, I was invited by Amilla Maldives – a locally-owned resort in Baa Atoll (a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), to experience just what they had to offer.

Perhaps my visit to Amilla Maldives was timely because the resort has been getting some attention lately. Other than being just a run-of-the-mill luxury resort, the property also has a strong focus on sustainability. They take it very seriously – as I would later find out during my stay. Other than this, the resort is also known for its focus on wellness. The property is a member of SLH or Small Luxury Hotels in the World – a list of carefully curated boutique properties from around the globe.

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