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| Monthly Spend | S$ 1K | S$ 2K | S$ 4K | S$ 6.5K | S$ 10K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Reward Yield | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Est. Monthly Reward (S$) | 20 | 45 | 85 | 135 | 200 |
| All-Singapore Rewards Rank* | 12 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Within Bank Rank* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| * Based on est. net reward yield for more than 70 credit cards in Singapore, for each monthly spending level. Read about how we calculate the net reward yield here & here. | |||||
The American Express Singapore Airlines Solitaire PPS Credit Card gives 4.6% effective rewards on Grab, 2.8% on Singapore Airlines & Krisshop and 1.8% on all other spending.
If you charge more than S$3,800 to the card in a month, the base reward rate increases from 1.3 mpd to 1.5 mpd or from 1.8% to 2.1%.
Overall, we estimate you can earn a reward yield of 2.0-2.5% on all your spending with this card in a month. That makes the Solitaire PPS the best credit card from Amex for most people and one of the better cards in Singapore as well.
The Solitaire PPS has an annual fee of S$556.20, which is waived in the first year.
While the Amex Solitaire PPS is solid card for high-spenders, keep scrolling to see our recommendations of cards that provide better rewards with lower fees.
| Card | The American Express Singapore Airlines Solitaire PPS Credit Card |
|---|---|
| Card Type | Reward |
| Cashback Features | 3.3 KrisFlyer mpd on Grab
2.0 KrisFlyer mpd on Singapore Airlines & KrisShop 1.3 KrisFlyer mpd on overseas spend upto monthly spend of S$3,800 and 2.4 KrisFlyer mpd thereafter 1.3 KrisFlyer mpd on everything else upto monthly spend of S$3,800 and 1.5 KrisFlyer mpd thereafter |
| Reward Caps | – 3.3mpd for the first S$200 p.m. on Grab – Unlimited miles on other spending |
| Other Rewards & Benefits | – 15% savings on Singapore Airlines premium classes
– S$1 Million Travel Inconvenience & Travel Accident Insurance – Exclusive Hertz privileges worldwide |
| Preferred Redemption Method | Redemption bookings with Singapore Airlines |
| Card | The American Express Singapore Airlines Solitaire PPS Credit Card |
|---|---|
| Income Criteria | S$30,000 |
| Annual Fee | S$556.20 |
| Min. Annual Credit Card Spend for Fee Waiver |
First Year Waived |
| Supplementary Card Fee | S$81 (2nd Year Onwards) |
| Interest Rate | 26.90% |
| Foreign Currency Markup | 2.95% |
| Cash Advance Charge | 5% or $15, whichever is higher |
The Maybank Family & Friends Credit Card is the best credit card in Singapore if you charge less than S$4,000 a month to your card.
It has the highest cashback rate of 8% on 5 spending categories of your choice and also the highest monthly cashback cap of S$125.
We estimate you can earn a net reward yield of 3.0 – 4.8% with this card on monthly spends between S$800 – 4,000.
The KrisFlyer UOB Credit Card is the best rewards card in Singapore for monthly spends above S$4,000 a month.
You can earn up to 3 miles per dollar spent with this card on dining, travel & online fashion and 1.2 miles per dollar on most other transactions.
We estimate you can earn a net reward yield of 2.5 – 2.8% on all your spending with this card.
The Citi Cash Back+ is the best cashback credit card if you spend more than S$7,800 a month on your card. Its cashback rate of 1.60% with no caps, overall or by category, is one of the highest in Singapore.
Learn more about which is the best card for you by reading our pieces on the best rewards card, the best cashback card and the best card combos in Singapore.
If you drive, consider our piece on the best card for petrol and if you’re a travel bug, read about the best card for travel.
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2.2 VOYAGE Miles / S$1 on Foreign Spends and 1.3 Miles on Local Spends. Unlimited Complimentary Airport Lounge Visits. Above average but not great, high fee.
3.2 KrisFlyer mpd on Grab, 2 mpd on Singapore Airlines & KrisShop and 1.2 miles on the rest. Overseas spends earn 2 mpd in June & December only.
6.67% cashback on Shopee, Grab, SimplyGo, Giant, Cold Storage, CS Fresh, Jasons & UOB travel. All other spending earns 3.33% cashback capped at S$200 / Qtr.
