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Best Miles Credit Card Sign-up Bonuses: Stack Air Miles With These Cards!

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Did someone say free air miles? 👀

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That’s right. In addition to sign-up gifts, did you know you can get free air miles when you apply for a credit card?

Leveraging on credit card sign-up bonuses is one of the key strategies to get you flying for free!

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TL;DR: Best Miles Card Promotions in Singapore

CardSign-up Bonus MilesTotal SpendsIncome Requirement Per Year
AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card

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Up to 34,000 KrisFlyer milesSpend S$1,000 in the first monthFor Cards with no preset spending limits, the latest income documents with a minimum income of S$120,000 p.a. are required. The application is subject to customers meeting the regulatory minimum income requirement and internal assessment.
AMEX Platinum Charge Card

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Up to 75,000 (from 135,000 Membership Rewards® points)Spend S$6,000 in the first 60 days
The AMEX Platinum Reserve Credit Card

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Up to 29,1677 miles (from 52,500 Membership Rewards® points)Spend S$10,000 within qualifying period + pay annual fee
AMEX HighFlyer CardUp to 30,000 HighFlyer pointsSpend S$3,000 within 3 months + pay annual fee
Citi Prestige Card

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Up to 25,000 miles (62,500 ThankYou Points) + 21,000 Max Miles + 1 chance to win 120,000 Max MilesPay Annual Fee$120,000
Citi PremierMiles Card

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Up to 21,000 Max Miles + 1 chance to win 120,000 Max MilesSpend S$500 within 30 days of card approval$30,000
DBS Vantage Card

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Up to 85,000 miles (new customers) or 40,000 miles (existing customers)Spend S$4,000 in the first 30 days + pay annual fee$120,000
DBS Altitude Visa Signature

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Up to 53,000 milesApply with the promo code ‘ALTVW43‘ and spend S$3,000 in the first 60 days + pay annual fee$30,000
DBS Altitude AMEX

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Up to 60,000 milesApply with the promo code ‘ALTAW50‘ and spend S$3,000 in the first 60 days + pay annual fee$30,000
HSBC TravelOne Card

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Up to 20,000 miles (from 50,000 Rewards point)Spend S$500 within a month + pay first year's annual fee$30,000
Stanchart Journey CardUp to 45,000 milesSpend S$3,000 within two months$30,000
UOB KrisFlyer Credit Card

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Up to 31,000 milesSpend S$2,000 within 60 days$30,000
UOB PRVI Miles AMEX

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Up to 50,000 milesSpend $1,000 per month for the first two months + pay the annual fee + overseas spend of S$1,000 per month for two consecutive months$30,000
UOB PRVI Miles Mastercard

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UOB PRVI Miles Visa

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UOB Visa Infinite Metal CardUp to 80,000 miles for new customers and 40,000 for existing customersSpend S$4,000 in the first 30 days + pay the annual fee$120,000

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Disclaimer: The cards listed in this article exclude corporate, private, premier, and invite-only credit cards. The information provided by Seedly serves as an educational piece and is not intended to be personalised investment advice. ​Readers should always do their due diligence and consider their financial goals before purchasing financial products.


American Express (AMEX)

AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend

Singapore Airlines loyalists can look to accelerate their miles chase with the KrisFlyer Ascend credit card. This is also a card made for those looking for fringe benefits such as lounge access and hotel stays, on top of the usual miles earn rates. 

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 34,000 KrisFlyer miles
Promotion Criteria
  • 5,000 KrisFlyer miles: For the very first charge on the Card (applicable for first-time Singapore Airlines Credit Cards applicants only)
  • 17,800 KrisFlyer miles: For New-to-AMEX Cardmembers upon annual fee payment and min. spending of S$1,000 in the first month of Card approval
    • Existing Card Members will receive 17,800 KrisFlyer miles
  • 1,200 KrisFlyer miles: Based on the S$1,000 spent above—based on 1.2 KrisFlyer miles per S$1 spent locally
Income Requirement
Other Promotions
Promotion Validity 31 July 2024
Annual Fees $343.35
Perks
  • Earn 3.2 KrisFlyer miles for every S$1 spent on Grab Singapore transactions, up to S$200 spent in each calendar month
  • Enjoy a complimentary one-night stay at participating Hilton properties each year
  • Enjoy 4 complimentary lounge access passes to any participating SATS Premier and Plaza Premium Lounge each year
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AMEX Platinum Charge

The AMEX Platinum Card is ideal as a lifestyle card with many travel and dining benefits.

Sign-up Bonus Miles Existing AMEX cardholders: Up to 48,612 miles (from 87,500 Membership Rewards® points)

New-to-AMEX cardholders: Up to 75,000 miles (from 135,000 Bonus Membership Rewards® points)

Promotion Criteria Spend S$6,000 in the first 60 days
Income Requirement For Cards with no preset spending limits, the latest income documents with a minimum income of S$120,000 p.a. are required. The application is subject to customers meeting the regulatory minimum income requirement and internal assessment.
Other Promotions
Promotion Validity Till further notice
Annual Fees $1,744
Perks
  • A complimentary stay at premium hotels at AMEX selected properties
  • Unlimited access to airport lounges, including Centurion Lounges, International AMEX Lounges, Priority Pass, Delta Sky Clubs and Plaza Premium lounges
  • S$200 Airline Credit every year when you make qualifying spends with Singapore Airlines or Scoot
  • S$400 Global Dining Credit every year
  • S$400 Lifestyle Credit every year
  • S$17 every month to spend at over 10 popular entertainment brands
  • S$150 Fashion Credit yearly at NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER

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AMEX Platinum Reserve Credit Card

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 29,167 miles (from 52,500 bonus Membership Rewards® points)
Criteria
  • 40,000 bonus Membership Rewards points: Spend S$10,000 of Qualifying Spend within Qualifying Spend Period + pay annual fee
  • 12,500 Membership Rewards points: Awarded on the S$10,000 of Qualifying Spend (based on 2 Membership Rewards points for every S$1.60 spent)
Promotion Criteria
Other Promotions
Promotion Validity 31 July 2024
Annual Fees $545
Perks
    • Cardholders can receive a 50% savings at selected restaurants island-wide and savings of up to 50% on food bills for unlimited visits at selected 5-star hotels around Singapore
    • Enjoy complimentary access to the private Members-only Tower Club Singapore, 1-for-1 and complimentary drinks at a dozen other nightspots in Singapore or uncover your inner glow with spa privileges

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AMEX HighFlyer Card

This is AMEX’s Singapore Airlines Business Credit Card.

To be honest, it offers attractive rewards, including 8.5 HighFlyer points per dollar on eligible Singapore Airlines Group flights, Accor Plus membership, and two complimentary visits to Priority Pass lounges per year.

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 30,000 HighFlyer points (worth $285)

Note: 1 HighFlyer point can be converted into 1 KrisFlyer mile.

Promotion Criteria
  • 24,600 HighFlyer points: Upon annual fee payment and minimum spending of S$3,000 within the first 3 months of Card approval + pay annual fee
  • 5,400 HighFlyer points: For the above S$3,000 spent (based on 1.8 HighFlyer points for every S$1 spent)
Income Requirement

Other Promotions
Promotion Validity 31 July 2024
Annual Fees $304.59
Perks
  • Accor Plus membership offers a free night stay
  • Earn 5,000 HighFlyer points when you spend S$500 within the first 12 months and 15,000 HighFlyer points when you spend S$10,000 annually with Singapore Airlines Group
  • Up to 51 days of interest-free from the transaction date

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Citi

Citi Prestige Card

For a limited time only, Seedly is having an exclusive deal for readers like you when you sign up for a Citi Prestige Card by 30 June!

Upon paying the annual fee, you can walk away with 62,500 ThankYou Points and a chance to win 120,000 Max Miles!

In addition, when you sign up for the card, you can choose one of these rewards: 21,000 Max Miles (worth a round-trip flight to Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka), a Dyson Supersonic (worth S$699), an Apple iPad 10th Gen 10.9 wifi 64GB (worth S$529), a Dyson Micro 1.5kg Vacuum (worth S$599), or an S$450 eCapitaVoucher!

For those who are new to heymax, it is an app that helps you earn extra miles, cashback, and points in addition to the standard benefits credit cards offer through its rewards—Max Miles.

Max Miles are transferrable to 25+ airline and hotel points at a 1:1 ratio, and you may eventually get a free vacation by the end of this year.

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 25,000 miles (62,500 ThankYou Points) + 1 chance to win 120,000 Max Miles (equivalent to 1 Pair of Return Economy Class Tickets to Anywhere in Europe)
Promotion Criteria Pay annual fee
Income Requirement $120,000/year
Choose One Exclusive Reward 21,000 Max Miles (worth a round-trip flight to Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka)

A Dyson Supersonic (worth S$699)

An Apple iPad 10th Gen 10.9 wifi 64GB (worth S$529)

A Dyson Micro 1.5kg Vacuum (worth S$599)

S$450 eCapitaVoucher

Promotion Validity 30 June 2024
Annual Fees $540
Perks
  • 6 complimentary golf games at courses in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China
  • Citi Gourmet Pleasures Four Hands Dining
  • Unlimited complimentary lounge access to hundreds of VIP airport lounges through Priority Pass™ you and one guest
  • Unlimited complimentary 4th night stay when you book a consecutive four-night stay at any hotel or resort. Reservations to be made through the Citi Prestige Concierge
  • 2 complimentary one-way airport limousine transfers per quarter with a minimum spend of S$12,000 within the same quarter
  • Complimentary travel insurance covering up to S$1,000,000 for personal and accident benefits (up to S$50,000 for accompanying dependent child), up to S$50,000 for overseas medical expenses, and auto-inclusion of travel inconvenience benefits. T&Cs apply.
  • Get into Sands LifeStyle Program: Up to 20% instant Resort Dollars at over 250 outlets, 10% savings on hotel room rate, complimentary tickets to Marina Bay Sands attractions (Digital light canvas, Sampan rides, SkyPark Observation Deck), and 1-for-1 ArtScience Museum exhibition tickets
  • Enjoy exclusive travel and dining deals with Mastercard World Elite
  • Savour exquisite dining experiences at Bangkok’s Michelin-Starred restaurants: Maison Dunand, Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin and R.HAA
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Citi PremierMiles Card

Similarly, the Citi PremierMiles card allows you to get extra benefits with Max Miles and a chance to win 120,000 Max Miles!

One benefit of this card is that the Citi Miles never expires.

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 21,000 Max Miles (worth a round-trip flight to Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka) + 1 chance to win 120,000 Max Miles (equivalent to 1 Pair of Return Economy Class Tickets to Anywhere in Europe)
Promotion Criteria Spend S$500 on Qualifying Spends
Income Requirement $30,000
Choose One Exclusive Reward 21,000 Max Miles (worth a round-trip flight to Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka)

A Dyson Supersonic (worth S$699)

An Apple iPad 10th Gen 10.9 wifi 64GB (worth S$529)

A Dyson Micro 1.5kg Vacuum (worth S$599)

S$450 eCapitaVoucher

Promotion Validity  30 June 2024
Annual Fees  $196.20
Perks
  • Complimentary travel insurance when you charge your airfare to the card
  • Access to selected airport lounges worldwide
  • 11 different airline and hotel transfer partners with flexible redemption options for flights, hotel stays, and other travel-related expenses through the Citi ThankYou Rewards program, including Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Etihad, EVA Air, Flying Blue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, THAI, Turkish Airlines, IHG Rewards Club
  • Citi Miles never expire
  • Buy low-cost miles via Citi PayAll
  • 2 visits per year to Priority Pass airport lounges worldwide
  • Generous sign-up bonus with relatively low minimum spend
  • Earn miles on eligible bill payments via Citi PayAll (2.2% service fee applies)
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DBS/POSB

DBS Vantage Card

The DBS Vantage Card is a premium credit card offered by DBS Bank and is targeted at mass affluent customers with an annual income requirement of S$120,000.

Offering an impressive 85,000 miles, this card also offers competitive earn rates, a valuable hotel membership, and lounge access, making it an attractive premium travel card option, especially in the first year with the lucrative welcome bonus.

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 85,000 miles (new customers) or 40,000 miles (existing customers)
Promotion Criteria
  • 60,000 miles/15,000 miles: Spend S$4,000 in the first 30 days
  • 25,000 miles: You also receive 12,500 DBS Points (25,000 miles) each year you pay the annual fee
Income Requirement $120,000/year
Other Promotions
Promotion Validity 15 July 2024
Annual Fees $599.50
Perks
  • Earn 1.5/2.2 mpd on local/FCY spend
  • Save up to 50% off dining at your favourite hotel brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Swissôtel and more
  • Accor Plus Explorer membership with 1 complimentary hotel night each year and 10 Priority Pass lounge visits
  • Complimentary Priority Pass™ Digital Membership with access to over 1,500 airport lounges and travel experiences worldwide: 10 free visits within each 12-month period of your membership
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DBS Altitude Visa Signature

The DBS Altitude Visa Signature Card is known to be one of the higher-earning cards for online flight and hotel booking, giving cardholders up to 4.3 miles per dollar (capped at S$5,000 per month).

There is no expiry on the miles earned and you get insured up to S$1 million when you travel.

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 53,000 miles or up to 43,000 miles
Promotion Criteria Earn 43,000 miles:

  • Apply with the promo code ‘ALTVW43‘ and spend S$3,000 in the first 60 days

Earn 53,000 miles:

  • Apply with the promo code ‘ALTVW53‘ and spend S$3,000 in the first 60 days
  • Pay card annual fee
Income Requirement $30,000/year
Other Promotions
Promotion Validity 31 July 2024
Annual Fees $196.20
Perks
  • Receive two complimentary Priority Pass lounge visits each membership year
  • Complimentary Digital Priority PassTM membership (Exclusively for DBS Altitude Visa Signature Card)
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DBS Altitude AMEX Card

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 60,000 miles or up to 50,000 miles
Promotion Criteria Earn 50,000 miles:

  • Apply with the promo code ‘ALTVW50‘ and spend S$3,000 in the first 60 days

Earn 60,000 miles:

  • Apply with the promo code ‘ALTVW60‘ and spend S$3,000 in the first 60 days
  • Pay card annual fee
Income Requirement  $30,000/year
Other Promotions  —
Promotion Validity  31 July 2024
Annual Fees  $196.20
Perks Receive two complimentary Priority Pass lounge visits each membership year
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HSBC

HSBC TravelOne Card

The HSBC TravelOne Card is a compelling option for miles chasers and frequent travellers in Singapore. It offers best-in-class earn rates, a wide range of transfer partners, and valuable benefits. However, the annual fee is higher, but the generous welcome bonus and benefits can offset it.

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 20,000 miles (from 50,000 Rewards point)
Promotion Criteria Pay the first year’s annual fee and spend S$500 within a month of the Card’s approval
Income Requirement $30,000
Other Promotions Complimentary travel insurance coverage (including COVID-19), airport lounge visits and more
Promotion Validity 30 June 2024
Annual Fees $196.20
Perks
  • Airport lounge: enjoy four complimentary lounge visits per year to over 1,300 global airport lounges for primary cardholders
  • No redemption fee when you redeem for air miles or hotel points. This offer ends on 31 January 2025
     
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Standard Chartered

Stanchart Journey Card

The Standard Chartered Journey Card offers the following regular earn rates:

  • 1.2 miles per S$1 spent locally
  • 2 miles per S$1 spent in foreign currencies
  • 3 miles per S$1 spent on online groceries, food delivery, and transportation
Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 45,000 miles
Promotion Criteria Spend S$3,000 within two months of your Card approval
Income Requirement $30,000
Other Promotions 45% off MSIG TravelEasy Insurance
Promotion Validity 30 June 2024
Annual Fees $196.20
Perks 2 complimentary visits to Priority Pass lounges around the world each year
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UOB

UOB KrisFlyer Credit Card

The UOB KrisFlyer Credit Card is a co-branded credit card offered by UOB and Singapore Airlines that allows you to earn KrisFlyer miles on your everyday spending. 

It offers one of the highest earn rates for SIA Group transactions and bonus categories like dining and online shopping. The sign-up bonus and annual fee rebate provide good value, especially for new-to-bank customers

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 31,000 miles
Promotion Criteria
  • 20,000 miles: New-to-UOB credit card applicants who apply for KrisFlyer UOB credit card
  • 5,000 miles: Welcome miles for first-time applicants
  • 6,000 miles: Spend S$2,000 within 60 days of your Card approval
Income Requirement $30,000
Other Promotions
Promotion Validity 30 June 2024
Annual Fees $196.20
Perks
  • Uncapped 3 mpd on SIA and Scoot tickets, dining, food delivery, online shopping & travel and transport
  • 2x S$15 Grab vouchers to and from Changi Airport and KrisShopper Icon status
  • S$20 off regular-priced items on your KrisShop purchases with a min. S$120 nett spent (after applicable discounts, before shipping and taxes) in a single transaction with promo code KFUOBKS2024
  • A complimentary tier upgrade to KrisShopper Insider with no min. spend required and earn up to 5.5 KrisFlyer miles* per S$1 spent on KrisShop
  • Get S$10 when you sign up for Kris+ and input the code KPUOB2324 during your first login; S$10 can be used at over 1,500 Kris+ partner outlets islandwide
  • Earn 10,000 KrisFlyer miles when you renew your annual membership, and the Principal Cardmember annual fee is posted and paid
  • No conversion fee as all KrisFlyer miles are directly credited to your KrisFlyer Account
  • S$15 off on ChangiWiFi
  • The Principal Cardholder and each member of his/her travelling party will enjoy complimentary priority check-in and boarding benefits for flights on Scoot

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UOB PRVI Miles AMEX

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 50,000 miles
Promotion Criteria
  • 45,200 bonus miles: Spend $1,000 per month for the first two months and pay the annual fee
  • 4,800 miles: With min. overseas spend of S$1,000 per month for two consecutive months
Income Requirement $30,000
Other Promotions
  • Spend at least S$1,000 in foreign currency in a calendar quarter to unlock two complimentary airport limo transfers to Changi Airport
  • Spend at least S$50,000 in a membership year to receive 20,000 bonus miles and an annual fee waiver
Promotion Validity 30 June 2024
Annual Fees $261.60
Perks
  • 2 Complimentary Airport Transfers
  • Complimentary Tablet Plus membership (worth USD 99 per year)
  • Discover, book and access airport lounges worldwide with LoungeBuddy
  • 20,000 Loyalty miles if you spend $50,000/year
  • Complimentary travel insurance

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UOB PRVI Miles Mastercard

The UOB PRVI Miles Card is a popular travel credit card in Singapore that offers excellent earn rates for miles, a generous sign-up bonus, and valuable benefits for frequent travellers.

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 50,000 miles
Promotion Criteria
  • 45,200 bonus miles: Spend $1,000 per month for the first two months and pay the annual fee
  • 4,800 miles: With min. overseas spend of S$1,000 per month for 2 consecutive months.
Income Requirement $30,000
Other Promotions
  • Spend at least S$1,000 in foreign currency in a calendar quarter to unlock two complimentary airport limo transfers to Changi Airport
  • Spend at least S$50,000 in a membership year to receive 20,000 bonus miles and an annual fee waiver
Promotion Validity 30 June 2024
Annual Fees $261.60
Perks
  • 20,000 Loyalty miles if you spend $50,000/year
  • Complimentary travel insurance

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UOB PRVI Miles Visa

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 50,000 miles
Promotion Criteria
  • 45,200 bonus miles: Spend $1,000 per month for the first two months and pay the annual fee
  • 4,800 miles: With min. overseas spend of S$1,000 per month for 2 consecutive months.
Income Requirement $30,000
Other Promotions
  • Spend at least S$1,000 in foreign currency in a calendar quarter to unlock two complimentary airport limo transfers to Changi Airport
  • Spend at least S$50,000 in a membership year to receive 20,000 bonus miles and an annual fee waiver
Promotion Validity 30 June 2024
Annual Fees $261.60
Perks
  • 20,000 Loyalty miles if you spend $50,000/year
  • Complimentary travel insurance

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UOB Visa Infinite Metal Card

Sign-up Bonus Miles Up to 80,000 miles for new customers and 40,000 for existing customers
Promotion Criteria Spend S$4,000 in the first 30 days and pay the annual fee
Income Requirement $120,000
Other Promotions  —
Promotion Validity 30 June 2024
Annual Fees $654
Perks
  • Unlimited access for you and a guest at over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide (With effect from 1 June 2023)
  • Up to 25% discount at restaurants in airports worldwide
  • 5% discount on Limousine and Meet & Greet services
  • Enjoy 30% off a la carte food menu – applicable at selected restaurants with Pan Pacific Hotels Group

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FAQs About Miles Credit Cards

What’s the Difference Between Miles And KrisFlyer Miles Card?

What’s the Conversion Rate?

For simplicity’s sake, this is a summary of the conversion ratio:

Credit Card Miles/Points Conversion Ratio
1 HighFlyer Point 1 HighFlyer Point = 1 KrisFlyer mile

*HighFlyer Card is specific to Singapore Airlines only

1 Citi Mile 1 Citi Mile = 1 KrisFlyer mile
1 Citi ThankYouSM Points 1 ThankYou point = 0.4 KrisFlyer mile

*Minimum conversion block of 25,000 ThankYou points

1 AMEX Membership Rewards® points 400 Membership Rewards points = 250 miles
1 UNI$ UNI$1 = 2 miles

*UNI$ can be converted to KrisFlyer or Asia miles in conversion blocks of 10,000 miles.

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