DBS Altitude Visa Signature

[commonguy]

Is it possible to enrol for the programme only when I want to convert the points to miles? How long does it take to enrol before I can apply for conversion?

When you enroll, you have the option to convert at the same time. Just check the box on the form accordingly.

 

[lyndonmaxewell]

Who is going to cancel the card now that you know cannot get points at AXS.

 

[o0KelviN0o]

Who is going to cancel the card now that you know cannot get points at AXS.

Regular spend still have 3x points mah

 

[invisible999]

KF miles transfer requirement

Did anybody notice that KF miles transfer went up from 5000 points block to 10000 points?

Or it is just me noticing it now?

 

[hwmook]

Did anybody notice that KF miles transfer went up from 5000 points block to 10000 points?

Or it is just me noticing it now?

We already discussed before, you are late man.

 

[invisible999]

We already discussed before, you are late man.

That's what happens when you stop reading this forum for a week.

So DBS has 10K minimum points transfer requirement, UOB - 5K UNI$.

Is there a card which has lower amount requirement and does not charge fee per transfer?

 

[anfielder]

That's what happens when you stop reading this forum for a week.

So DBS has 10K minimum points transfer requirement, UOB - 5K UNI$.

Is there a card which has lower amount requirement and does not charge fee per transfer?

Maybank horizon visa, min 1250 pts block for 500 miles and transfers are free.

 

[Suleyman]

Did anybody notice that KF miles transfer went up from 5000 points block to 10000 points?

Or it is just me noticing it now?

Complained, cried, and moved on...

Actually, this has also got me to seriously consider Asiamiles as an alternative (Asiamiles transfer are still in blocks of 5000 points). If the news that Citi PM is changing Asiamiles transfer rate to 1 CitiMile to 1 Asiamile is true, it might be worthwhile to start accumulating my mileage in that program.

Certainly, Cathay (& oneworld) is more limited in terms of destinations compared to SQ, but if looking at long haul, I think the difference is negligible.

Maybank horizon visa, min 1250 pts block for 500 miles and transfers are free.

However, that card is good for nothing except for overseas transactions & air tickets (2 miles/$). However, even that has been overtaken by others (DBS Woman's can get you 4 miles/$ for air tix if booked online & UOB Visa Signature can get you 4 miles/$ for overseas transactions, min $1k, max $2k).

 

[frustrateddude]

Maybank horizon visa, min 1250 pts block for 500 miles and transfers are free.

You need to be under "rewards infinite" then it is free

 

[Suleyman]

You need to be under "rewards infinite" then it is free

Nope.

Conversion fee waived for Maybank World MasterCard, Maybank Premier Platinum MasterCard, Maybank Visa Infinite Card and Maybank Horizon Platinum Visa Cardmembers only. Krisflyer Terms and Conditions apply.

 

[swatchie]

Complained, cried, and moved on...

Actually, this has also got me to seriously consider Asiamiles as an alternative (Asiamiles transfer are still in blocks of 5000 points). If the news that Citi PM is changing Asiamiles transfer rate to 1 CitiMile to 1 Asiamile is true, it might be worthwhile to start accumulating my mileage in that program.

Certainly, Cathay (& oneworld) is more limited in terms of destinations compared to SQ, but if looking at long haul, I think the difference is negligible.



However, that card is good for nothing except for overseas transactions & air tickets (2 miles/$). However, even that has been overtaken by others (DBS Woman's can get you 4 miles/$ for air tix if booked online & UOB Visa Signature can get you 4 miles/$ for overseas transactions, min $1k, max $2k).

Actually the Maybank Horizon is still good for overseas usage if you spend less than $1000/month and you require a Visa.

 

[*OMFG*]

any idea if i will still be able to use the priority pass if i cancel the card?

 

[lcpteck]

Complained, cried, and moved on...

Actually, this has also got me to seriously consider Asiamiles as an alternative (Asiamiles transfer are still in blocks of 5000 points). If the news that Citi PM is changing Asiamiles transfer rate to 1 CitiMile to 1 Asiamile is true, it might be worthwhile to start accumulating my mileage in that program.

Certainly, Cathay (& oneworld) is more limited in terms of destinations compared to SQ, but if looking at long haul, I think the difference is negligible.

Let's see after October 1st which supposedly is the date when they change the redemption value.

 

[kendoarts]

Let's see after October 1st which supposedly the date when they change the redemption value.

Took them great 'pains' to change it, therefore, I doubt they will change it

 

[lcpteck]

Took them great 'pains' to change it, therefore, I doubt they will change it

Well, we'll know by tomorrow.

 

[lcpteck]

Certainly, Cathay (& oneworld) is more limited in terms of destinations compared to SQ, but if looking at long haul, I think the difference is negligible.

Is the redemption value better for CX? I looked at the AsiaMiles award chart and it's distance based while SQ is Zone based. I guess it also depends on the destination huh? SQ charges alot for YQ, what about CX?

 

[Suleyman]

Is the redemption value better for CX? I looked at the AsiaMiles award chart and it's distance based while SQ is Zone based. I guess it also depends on the destination huh? SQ charges alot for YQ, what about CX?

Correct. It will depend on destination. From playing around with the tool, I think if you are redeeming tickets to destinations served by SIA, KF will still give the best value in terms of points. However, Cathat/oneworld will give better value compared to redeeming *A tickets using KF miles.

Both charges high YQ, but I have never really compared them.

 

[hwmook]

Correct. It will depend on destination. From playing around with the tool, I think if you are redeeming tickets to destinations served by SIA, KF will still give the best value in terms of points. However, Cathat/oneworld will give better value compared to redeeming *A tickets using KF miles.

Both charges high YQ, but I have never really compared them.

Just going to USA for comparison. SIA/KF charge $800+ compared to Cathay/AM charge $500+, there is a significant difference in YQ between the 2.

KF does use lesser miles due to 15% off for online redemption for SQ so non-SQ flights does not have this advantage.

 

[lcpteck]

Thanks hwmook and Suleyman for the info.

 

[KennyBlaze]

I was always hoping for a card that gives me UA miles or other useful FFP.. SQ mile worth a lot less than those