General Travel

There is currently a very enticing promotion with Singsaver where you can receive up to S$365 worth of Bitcoin. New American Express cardholders (those who have not held an American Express card in the past 12 months) who apply for a credit card and get approved will receive S$265 worth of Bitcoin. If they are also within the first 2,000 successful applicants in the campaign, they will receive an extra S$100 worth of Bitcoin. This promotion is valid if you sign up until 10th October 2021 11:59pm.

Existing American Express cardholders who apply will also get a Bitcoin reward. Existing cardholders will receive S$50 worth of Bitcoin and if they are within the first 2,000 successful applicants, they will receive an additional S$50 worth of the cryptocurrency.

The current Bitcoin offer worth up to S$365 is among the most attractive, historically, for the sign-up reward for both new and existing American Express cardholders. 

Annual fee is waived for the first year for 3 of the cards listed below. You may be able to waive the annual fee for succeeding years if you actively use the card but if not, you can always cancel to avoid paying the annual fee. 

Note that this offer is valid only if you apply via the below exclusive links (direct application with American Express doesn’t count for the promotion). Why is that so? Singsaver actually acts as an aggregator and affiliate partner for American Express cards. 

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.

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. If you apply for the American Express Platinum or American Express Singapore Airlines Ascend KrisFlyer Card, you will be exempted from the minimum spend requirement since those cards require payment of annual fee. You will get an email within 16 weeks with instructions on how to claim your gift.

Here are the American Express cards that qualify for the promotion:

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UPDATE: The Dyson promotion is over. For the NEW promotion, get either a Lumos Projector (UP S$298) or S$250 in cash for new Standard Chartered (SCB) cardholder sign-ups. This promotion is valid until 23rd September 2021 (11:59PM). You can access this new promotion here.

For Standard Chartered (SCB), you will need to spend at least S$300 within 30 days, out of which at least 1 transaction (of any amount) should be with either Shopee / Lazada / Netflix / Disney+ / Qoo10 / ezbuy / Taobao / Spotify.

For Citibank, there is also a new promotion for new credit card sign-ups where you can get either a S$350 cash or Nintendo Switch (worth S$499) or Ergotune Supreme chair (worth S$599). You can access the new promotion here or by clicking the individual credit card links below. This promotion is valid until 30th September (11:59PM) only. 

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There is currently a Singsaver credit card promotion where you can get yourself either a brand new Dyson Cool AM07 Tower Fan (UP S$499) or S$350 cash via Paynow. 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 abovementioned gifts. This promotion is valid from now until 27th June 2021 (11:59PM).

Annual fee is waived for the first year for all the cards listed below except for the Citi Prestige. 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. You can even cancel the card after receiving the gift if you wish.

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

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 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 the most attractive, historically, 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.

Once your card is approved, remember to spend at least S$200 (can be in multiple transactions) within 30 days of receiving your card in order to receive the Apple Watch SE or cash reward. You will get an email within 60 to 90 days with instructions on how to claim your gift.

Here are the Citibank cards that qualify for the promotion:

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Update: The Apple Watch SE promotion is over but there is a new promotion for new Citibank card applicants where you can receive a brand new Nintendo Switch (worth S$499) or Ergotune Supreme office chair (worth S$599) or S$350 cash via PayNow. This promotion is valid until 30th September 2021 11:59PM. You can access it here or by clicking the individual cards below.

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There is currently a very enticing promotion with Singsaver this month where you can receive a brand new Apple Watch SE (worth S$419) or Nintendo Switch (worth S$499) or S$350 cash via Paynow. 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 following gifts: Apple Watch SE or Nintendo Switch or S$350 in cash. Existing Citibank cardholders will get S$30. This promotion is valid if you sign up until 15th September 2021 11:59pm.

Annual fee is waived for the first year for all the cards listed below except for the Citi Prestige. 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. You can even cancel the card after receiving the Apple Watch SE, Nintendo Switch or cash reward if you wish.

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 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 the most attractive, historically, for the cash sign-up reward. In terms of the gift, the options of either the Apple Watch SE or Dyson Hairdryer is also the highest-priced premium to be offered thus far.

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.

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 Apple Watch SE or Nintendo Switch or cash reward. You will get an email within 60 to 90 days with instructions on how to claim your gift.

Here are the Citibank cards that qualify for the promotion:

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Many of my long trips over the past five years have been in Europe and since I require a Schengen visa to enter most countries in the continent, I have applied in various embassies here in Singapore. Generally, my experiences applying for a Schengen tourist visa have been very procedural. Several documents are required for presentation but as long as one manages to fulfill them, there are barely any questions asked — unlike the application process for other countries for example.

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Staying wired while traveling is practically a must these days and while there are a couple of ways to get internet connection while on the road, there are pros and cons for each method. In my years of traveling, I have tried these methods:

• Buying local sim card in my destination – This is widely available in major airports but speeds can vary depending on the network provider. You might also have to queue alongside other arriving passengers to buy a sim card. If your mobile phone does not handle dual sim cards, you might need to bring an additional phone with you (assuming you have an extra phone lying around). This can be an issue though if you are crossing land borders, where land borders don’t necessarily have shops selling local sim cards.
• Using your home network provider’s roaming data service – This is certainly convenient but it is likely to be an expensive option. Your local network provider can charge a bomb if they don’t have a standing agreement with any of your destination’s network providers.
• Renting a portable WiFi device – This is useful if you intend to visit multiple countries in a single trip. It is a suitable option for those who do not travel frequently. For those who travel often, it might be more economical in the long run to get your own device rather than renting.
• Getting a portable WiFi device of your own – This is useful if you travel frequently or would like the flexibility of integrating your wifi usage with your home network. Depending on where you are located, prices for data top-ups of WiFi roaming devices could be comparable to your home country’s internet cost.

Although I have not been traveling as of late, I have been testing out Pokefi which is a portable WiFI roaming device. The device is available for purchase which means that instead of being charged by the day, you just need to pay an upfront cost for the device (with an added 5GB of data at the start) and just top-up whenever you need additional data.

The fact that you own the device opens it up to a lot more methods of usage. For instance, rather than just relying on the device for internet needs while on the go, the device could also complement one’s internet needs while at home or while traveling within one’s home country. The initial 5GB that comes with the device has no expiry date while top-ups have expiry dates ranging from 2 to 10 years which is more than enough time to exhaust the data allowance.

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UPDATE: The Standard Chartered Apple Airpods Pro promotion has ended. There is a NEW promotion where you can get a Lumos Home Cinema Projector (UP S$298) or S$250 in cash for new SCB cardholder sign-ups. This promotion is valid until 23rd September 2021 (11:59PM). You can access this new promotion here or through the individual credit card links below.

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There is currently a Standard Chartered Singsaver credit card promotion where you can get yourself either a brand new Apple AirPods Pro (UP S$379) OR Apple TV 4K 64GB (S$299) OR S$300 cash via Paynow. New Standard Chartered cardholders (those who have not held a SCB card in the past 12 months) who apply for a credit card and get approved can choose to receive one of the abovementioned gifts. This promotion is valid from now until 30th June 2021 (11:59PM).

Annual fee is waived for the first year for all the cards listed below. Standard Chartered normally 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. You can even cancel the card after receiving the Apple AirPods Pro or cash reward if you wish.

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

Note that this offer is valid only if you apply via the below exclusive links (direct application with SCB 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 SCB 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$300 (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 the SCB cards that qualify for the promotion:

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There is a new credit card promotion with Singsaver this month where you can receive a brand new Sony Noise Cancelling True Wireless Headphones WF-1000XM3 (UP S$349) or Fitbit Versa 2 (UP S$288). New Standard Chartered (SCB) cardholders (those who have not held a Standard Chartered card in the past 12 months) who apply for a credit card and get approved are entitled to the Sony Noise Cancelling True Wireless Headphones WF-1000XM3 or Fitbit Versa 2. This Standard Chartered Sony headphones / Fitbit offer is valid until 28th February 2021 (11:59PM). You make the selection for your preferred gift at the time of application. If you are an existing cardholder, you will receive S$30 as sign-up gift.

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

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.

Once your card is approved, remember to spend at least S$80 within 30 days of receiving your card in order to receive the Sony wireless headphones or Fitbit Versa 2. You will get an email within 60 to 90 days with instructions on how to claim your gift.

Here are the Standard Chartered cards that qualify for the promotion:

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While it may not be practical to travel at the moment, possessing a card that allows one to pay for overseas transactions with as little charges as possible is as relevant as ever. Online shopping has become a major pastime in the current situation – more so if you consider that the only way to get one’s coveted items from abroad these days is to have them shipped here. Enter YouTrip – one of the digital wallets available that allow you to make foreign currency transactions both online and in stores using wholesale exchange rates and with no extra charges.

 

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