August Card Deals: Highest-ever Sign-up Gifts For Citi, StanChart, DBS (updated)
Imagine telling someone this time last year that in August 2021, we’d not be able to dine out or hang out in more than groups of two. Wild.
Here are some great card deals for August while we twiddle our thumbs and wait for things to get better.
Summary
- DBS’s highest-ever $300 offer is back
- Citi now offers a $599 Dyson Supersonic HairDryer
StanChart’s highest-ever $300 offer is ending 4th August 2021Ended!- CIMB is now offering $130; a tad higher than last month’s promo
2021 has been great for credit card offers at least. DBS and StanChart are offering the highest-ever gifts of $300 cash for you to get your first card with them. Citi is aggressive as usual with $350 of cash gift, and now even offering a $599 sign-up gift: a Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer.
For applications that start by asking you for your email, make sure you note down the application number and fill up the form found in your email after application to ensure you get your sign-up gift. For DBS applications, make sure to use the promo code found below during the sign-up process.
Sign-up gifts typically take a few months to be disbursed, but a little wait is surely fine for gifts as attractive as these.
Do also read through the terms and conditions while signing up.
Some card recommendations from each bank
You can head over to sethisfy.com/cards for more choice, but here are what I’d recommend as your first card from each bank:
- DBS LiveFresh is a decent card for cashback. Somewhat inferior to OCBC FRANK and UOB EVOL, but that sign-up bonus…
- Use the Citi Cash Back to buy $800 to $1,000 of supermarket vouchers within a single month and get 8%, then take your time to spend those vouchers over a few months… alternatively you may want to consider the Citi SMRT card
- StanChart Unlimited Cashback card and CIMB World MasterCard both give unlimited 1.5% cashback
DBS Live Fresh
Get 6% cashback on shopping and public transportation with S$800 minimum spend.
💱 0 forex fees
Spend at least S$800 within a month and get bonus 3.25% cashback on selected Asian currencies to offset the forex fees! Terms and conditions apply
🎁 New Cardholders
Apply as a new cardholder by 15th July 2026, use promo code SINGSAVER, and fill up the SingSaver Rewards Form to choose your gift¹:
HeyMax account required for Max Miles. You can also top up for more gift options. Tap Apply to see more details on the landing page.
Minimum spend of S$500 within 30 days from card approval is required to be eligible for rewards.
For reference only; refer to exact details in terms and conditions
Citi Cash Back
Get 8% cashback on private commute and petrol, as well as 6% on groceries and dining! Read the review here
🎁 Citi Promo
New cardholders can get welcome miles, points, or cashback with Citibank welcome offers:
| Card | Welcome Reward |
|---|---|
| Citi SMRT | S$300 cashback |
| Citi Cash Back Citi M1 | S$300 cashback |
| Citi PremierMiles | Up to 30,000 bonus miles |
| Citi Rewards | 40,000 ThankYou Points |
| Citi Cash Back+ | 8% cashback |
| Citi Prestige | Up to 162,500 Citi ThankYou Points |
See terms and conditions on landing page after tapping Citi Promo button. Not stackable with any other promos.
⚡️ SingSaver Promo
Apply as a new Citi cardholder by 31st August 2026 and fill up the SingSaver Rewards Redemption form with your choice of gift:
Not stackable with Citi Promo. Don’t like the gifts? You can choose to top up to get more gift options. Tap Promo 2 button and see landing page for more details.
⚠️ Important Notes
For SingSaver promo:
- Make sure to fill up the SingSaver Rewards Redemption Form or no gift will be given.
- Min. spend of S$500 required.
For reference only; refer to exact details in terms and conditions
CIMB World Mastercard
Unlimited 2% cashback with minimum S$1,000 monthly spend on wine & dine, online food delivery, movies, taxis, and luxury goods. No annual fees for life.
Choose this if you want a fuss-free card without much conditions.
🎁 New Cardholders
Apply from 19th May (9AM) to 30th July 2026 and make a minimum spend to receive:
Both gifts are stackable! Remember to fill in the SingSaver Rewards Redemption Form to qualify for rewards.
For reference only; refer to exact details in terms and conditions
New to Amex
Receive up to 150,000 STAR$® (worth S$150 eCapitaVouchers) when you make a min. spend of S$1,500 within the first 3 months of card approval. T&Cs apply.
Seth Wee was a licensed financial adviser representative from 2009 to 2025, with over 16 years of experience in Singapore’s financial advisory industry.
He started Sethisfy.com in 2019 to share practical insights on credit cards, banking products, and miles strategies, helping readers identify financial products that deliver the best value. Seth has been featured in CNA, Channel 8, Today, and a host of other publications. In 2025, he was also part of a panel at CPF’s Ready For Life festival.
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