May Deals: Free AirPods Are Back… and Other Deals for Easy Money
May has been a relatively quiet month as we trudge through the extended Circuit Breaker period, but there are still some good deals up for grabs. There should be more coming towards the end of this month, so subscribe to my Telegram channel and stay updated.
If you don’t yet have a StanChart, StanChart is back with a free set of AirPods with wireless case (RRP: $299) if you get your first StanChart card through here.
Already have a StanChart card? You can still get $50 of Grab vouchers!
StanChart Cards
Please click Apply under each card to see the most up to date promo.
StanChart Smart
Please choose the promo you want carefully:
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StanChart Promo
For new cardholders:
| Activity | Reward |
| Sign up with this link and activate physical card within 30 days, no minimum spend required | S$250 cashback¹ |
| Tap here to fill this Google form³ Make one eligible transaction within 30 days of card approval | Additional S$20 cashback² |
- Terms and conditions (Clause 3)
- Terms and conditions (Clause 10 and 11)
- Form is strictly used to troubleshoot referral incentive of S$20 in the event it is not disbursed by the bank
Offer until 31st May 2023
Singsaver Promo
Choose:
- Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2 (worth S$362.35)
- Dyson AM07 (worth S$459)
- Upsized S$300 Cash via PayNow
⚠️ Fill in SingSaver form found in email
Offer until 31st May 2023
Gives 19.2 Rewards points for selected merchants. That's 5.57 miles per dollars or 6% cashback! Bundle with Bonus$aver for another sign-up gift! Watch the review here
StanChart Journey
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StanChart + Singsaver Promo
For new StanChart cardholders:
| Requirement | Reward |
| Optional: Pay annual fee of S$194.40 (I personally don’t recommend this) | 10,000 miles |
| Additional 5 miles per dollar on up to S$5,000 spend | Up to 25,000 miles |
| Additional 2 miles per dollar on up to S$5,000 of foreign spend | Up to 10,000 miles |
| Maximum | 45,000 miles¹ |
Use the Apply link and get further S$20 + Rebound Luggage tag!²
⚠️ Important: Remember to fill out the Rewards Redemption Form from SingSaver in your email to secure your rewards.
Offer until 31st May 2023.
Terms and conditions:
Gives 19.2 Rewards points for selected merchants. That's 5.57 miles per dollars or 6% cashback! Bundle with Bonus$aver for another sign-up gift! Watch the review here
StanChart Simply Cash
StanChart Promo
For new cardholders:
| Activity | Reward |
| Sign up with this link and activate physical card within 30 days, no minimum spend required | S$250 cashback¹ |
| Tap here to fill this Google form³ Make one eligible transaction within 30 days of card approval | Additional S$20 cashback² |
- Terms and conditions (Clause 3)
- Terms and conditions (Clause 10 and 11)
- Form is strictly used to troubleshoot referral incentive of S$20 in the event it is not disbursed by the bank
Offer until 31st May 2023
Gives unlimited 1.5% cashback for almost every transaction.
StanChart Rewards+
StanChart Promo
For new cardholders:
| Activity | Reward |
| Sign up with this link and activate physical card within 30 days, no minimum spend required | S$200 cashback¹ |
| Tap here to fill this Google form³ Make one eligible transaction within 30 days of card approval | Additional S$20 cashback² |
Offer until 30th April 2023
Gives Reward points for transactions. Or something. There are better cards than this.
$30 + $100 for Maybank cards
Get the excellent Maybank Family and Friends card to score up to 8% cashback on food deliveries, telco bills, groceries and more. Perfect for staying home.
Maybank
Platinum
⚠️ Please remember to refer to Application Steps and complete all requirements
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New to Maybank Customers
First 5,000 applicants: apply for both an eligible Maybank Credit Card and a CreditAble Account, make a min spend of S$600 per month for 2 consecutive months, and receive:
- A pair of American Tourister Linex 66/24 Luggage TSA; or
- AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case; or
- S$200 cash credit
Note that you need to apply for the CreditAble account, although you do not need to use it.
Application Steps
- Sign up here
- Note down the Application Reference number (at the end of Application, starts with REF-XXXXXXX)
- Fill up this Google form
Please view the terms and conditions here and save a copy for your reference.
Spend $300/$1,000 per month for a quarter and get $30/$100 cashback! That is 3.33% and it works for Cardup and ipaymy.
Maybank
Family and Friends
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New to Maybank Customers
First 5,000 applicants: apply for both an eligible Maybank Credit Card and a CreditAble Account, make a min spend of S$600 per month for 2 consecutive months, and receive:
- A pair of American Tourister Linex 66/24 Luggage TSA; or
- AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case; or
- S$200 cash credit
Note that you need to apply for the CreditAble account, although you do not need to use it.
Application Steps
- Sign up here
- Note down the Application Reference number (at the end of Application, starts with REF-XXXXXXX)
- Fill up this Google form
Please view the terms and conditions here and save a copy for your reference.
Get 8% cashback on selected categories like groceries, telco, and more! Read the review here
Maybank
Barcelona
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New to Maybank Customers
First 5,000 applicants: apply for both an eligible Maybank Credit Card and a CreditAble Account, make a min spend of S$600 per month for 2 consecutive months, and receive:
- A pair of American Tourister Linex 66/24 Luggage TSA; or
- AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case; or
- S$200 cash credit
Note that you need to apply for the CreditAble account, although you do not need to use it.
Application Steps
- Sign up here
- Note down the Application Reference number (at the end of Application, starts with REF-XXXXXXX)
- Fill up this Google form
Please view the terms and conditions here and save a copy for your reference.
1.6% unlimited Cashback with no minimum spend nor maximum cashback cap, even on education transactions!
Maybank
Horizon
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New to Maybank Customers
First 5,000 applicants: apply for both an eligible Maybank Credit Card and a CreditAble Account, make a min spend of S$600 per month for 2 consecutive months, and receive:
- A pair of American Tourister Linex 66/24 Luggage TSA; or
- AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case; or
- S$200 cash credit
Note that you need to apply for the CreditAble account, although you do not need to use it.
Application Steps
- Sign up here
- Note down the Application Reference number (at the end of Application, starts with REF-XXXXXXX)
- Fill up this Google form
Please view the terms and conditions here and save a copy for your reference.
Earn up to 3.2 mpd for restaurant dining, petrol stations, public transport (including Grab and taxi rides with our selected taxi service providers), and hotel bookings at Agoda.com/horizon.
Other Maybank cards (same promo):
$200 or $30 for Citi cards
Get $200 if you’re new to Citi cards, or $30 per card if you already have existing cards with Citibank. Easy money:
Citi cards
Please click Apply under each card to see the most up to date promo.
Citi Cash Back
Please note there are two different promos and select carefully:
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Citi Promo:
- Citi PremierMiles: 30,000 miles
- Citi Prestige: 120,000 points and more
- Citi Rewards: 40,000 points
- Citi Cash Back: S$300 cashback
- Citi SMRT: S$300 cashback
- Tap here to see Citi promos
Until 30th June 2023
Get 8% cashback on groceries and petrol, as well as 6% on dining! Read the review here
Citi Rewards
Please note there are two different promos and select carefully:
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Citi Promo:
- Citi PremierMiles: 30,000 miles
- Citi Prestige: 120,000 points and more
- Citi Rewards: 40,000 points
- Citi Cash Back: S$300 cashback
- Citi SMRT: S$300 cashback
- Tap here to see Citi promos
Until 30th June 2023
Get 10X ThankYou Points (4 mpd or 2.27% cashback) on online and shopping transactions. Read the review here
Citi Prestige
Use code C04233289T
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New or existing Citi Cardholders
Apply here with code C04233289T (if you get an error message signing up as an existing cardholder, try again as a new Citi cardholder)
Get 120,000 ThankYou points (48,000 miles) with payment of annual fee of S$540 and making minimum spend of S$800 within first 2 months.
Until 30th June 2023
⚠️ For new to Citi customers: I encourage you to apply for one of the other Citi Cards first before getting Citi Prestige. This way you enjoy both promos.
Complimentary hotel nights, unlimited lounge access, and limousine service. Annual requirement of S$120,000 (fairly flexible and up to the bank's discretion). Read the review here and an analysis if the promo is worth it
Citi SMRT
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One of the only high-earn cashback cards with no monthly cap! Gives 5% cashback on online transactions. Read the review here.
Citi Cash Back+ Mastercard®
Please note there are two different promos and select carefully:
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Citi Promo:
- Citi PremierMiles: 30,000 miles
- Citi Prestige: 120,000 points and more
- Citi Rewards: 40,000 points
- Citi Cash Back: S$300 cashback
- Citi SMRT: S$300 cashback
- Tap here to see Citi promos
Until 30th June 2023
Gives 1.6% cashback on all eligible transactions.
Citi PremierMiles
Please note there are two different promos and select carefully:
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Citi Promo:
- Citi PremierMiles: 30,000 miles
- Citi Prestige: 120,000 points and more
- Citi Rewards: 40,000 points
- Citi Cash Back: S$300 cashback
- Citi SMRT: S$300 cashback
- Tap here to see Citi promos
Until 30th June 2023
Get 1.2 mpd on eligible transactions. Get free Priority Pass membership which grants 2 complimentary lounge visits a year!
$100 GrabFood vouchers!
OCBC 365
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New OCBC Cardholders
Choose:
Option 1: Free Samsonite 28” luggage
Charge at least S$500 within 30 days upon approval of your eligible card
Option 2: S$250 in cashback
Charge at least S$1,000 within each 30-day period (in a 60-day period) upon approval of your eligible card
Until 30th June 2023
Terms and conditions:
- OCBC: tap here
Save a copy for your own reference.
Get between 3 to 6% cashback on groceries, dining, travel etc. One of the better cashback cards to use for travel.
OCBC Titanium Rewards
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New OCBC Cardholders
Choose:
Option 1: Free Samsonite 28” luggage
Charge at least S$500 within 30 days upon approval of your eligible card
Option 2: S$250 in cashback
Charge at least S$1,000 within each 30-day period (in a 60-day period) upon approval of your eligible card
Until 30th June 2023
Terms and conditions:
- OCBC: tap here
Save a copy for your own reference.
Get 4 miles per dollar or 2.78% cash rebate on up to S$13,330 of eligible spend per membership year! No monthly cap so it is perfect for big transactions. Eligible spend includes things like electronics, Shopee, Lazada, IKEA, clothing etc.
OCBC 90°N
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New OCBC Cardholders
Choose:
Option 1: Free Samsonite 28” luggage
Charge at least S$500 within 30 days upon approval of your eligible card
Option 2: S$250 in cashback
Charge at least S$1,000 within each 30-day period (in a 60-day period) upon approval of your eligible card
Until 30th June 2023
Terms and conditions:
- OCBC: tap here
Save a copy for your own reference.
Earn 1.3 Travel$ (1.3 miles) per S$1 in local currency spend. Travel$ are awarded in blocks of S$5 per transaction
OCBC NXT
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No current promo; apply for one of the other OCBC Cards first.
It’s a buy-now-pay-later card, and I found some uses for it.
See more promos on sethisfy.com/cards.
1.75% fee for tax payments on ipaymy
Use promo code TAX2020 for a reduced fee of 1.75% instead of 2.25% when paying your tax to IRAS.
If you’re a new user to ipaymy, I would suggest using code sethisfy to get a 1.89% fee for your first payment for other things - upcoming insurance premiums or condo maintenance fees perhaps - before using TAX2020 to maximise your savings. sethisfy is only for first-time users so you won’t be able to use it if you have made your first payment with TAX2020.
DBS promos
If you have DBS cards, you can register for some ongoing promos found on the DBS Lifestyle app. The promotions are slightly different for each person.
Currently, I have one which gives $80 for $3,000 spend (2.67% cashback), and another that offers 8% cashback or vouchers for $1,200 of online spend. Both promotions stack, which comes in really handy for me since I have some big purchases coming up.
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