InstaReM's AMAZE MasterCard

[BRYSG7]

got my instapoints and FX difference refunded for the double charged transaction that happened over the weekend

 

[ekardo]

got my instapoints and FX difference refunded for the double charged transaction that happened over the weekend

usually ok one...just a matter of time..

 

[BRYSG7]

usually ok one...just a matter of time..

ya, but this time really slow. previously within 2-3 days settled.

 

[Fellowes]

If go overseas and use it to buy luxury goods and get tax refund with amaze card link with Citibank rewards card, will there have any issue on the tax refund part?

 

[BRYSG7]

If go overseas and use it to buy luxury goods and get tax refund with amaze card link with Citibank rewards card, will there have any issue on the tax refund part?

i would think that the exchange rate is quite bad judging from refunded/reversed transactions. maybe better to put it to wallet

 

[scratch.register]

Just rcv the physical card today. Card was in a SG registered envelope, which was then put inside another package that was delivered from Malaysia... so weird LOL

 

[sheristopher]

s there's really no advantage in converting

 

[dxdx999]

Anyone have issues topping up the wallet? Just tried it using my Citi card, but it states that transaction is pending.

Very annoying because wanted to use the wallet to draw cash overseas via ATM. Now stuck here trying to wait for the top to cross.

 

[saver$]

Anyone have issues topping up the wallet? Just tried it using my Citi card, but it states that transaction is pending.

Very annoying because wanted to use the wallet to draw cash overseas via ATM. Now stuck here trying to wait for the top to cross.

Yes. Contacted customer service. Say need sometime for verification. Don’t do last min.

 

[IcYFl4mEz]

why will people pair this card with uiob solitaire lady, if its a local transaction? saw one youtuber mentioned thats the way.

 

[ekardo]

Yes. Contacted customer service. Say need sometime for verification. Don’t do last min.

so you mean 1st timer will have longer processing time ? or for all transfer to wallet?

 

[ekardo]

why will people pair this card with uiob solitaire lady, if its a local transaction? saw one youtuber mentioned thats the way.

cos no diff...amaze or via amaze.... just save the hassle to bring another card? or solitaire also have online spending bonus ?

 

[IcYFl4mEz]

cos no diff...amaze or via amaze.... just save the hassle to bring another card? or solitaire also have online spending bonus ?

AFAIK , solitaire no need online. can always apple/andriod pay.
if use overseas i understand for the conversion etc.

 

[Trazora]

AFAIK , solitaire no need online. can always apple/andriod pay.
if use overseas i understand for the conversion etc.

no harm to pay with Amaze in case there is cross border fee for local spend but processed overseas

 

[dxdx999]

Yes. Contacted customer service. Say need sometime for verification. Don’t do last min.

Damn annoying, because they say instant transfer but it's definitely not.

 

[ekardo]

no harm to pay with Amaze in case there is cross border fee for local spend but processed overseas

ya...that's exactly what happened to my agoda booking..thinking that it's in SGD, I choose to pay direct with citi PM and kanna a $3 fee...


agoda booking is very weird, cos I choose to pay in foreign currency and the exchange rate is lousy, and ended up having to pay more..

but choose to pay in local SGD and get whack with CCY. how come sia ?

 

[BRYSG7]

no harm to pay with Amaze in case there is cross border fee for local spend but processed overseas

I had to learn this the hard way

 

[BRYSG7]

ya...that's exactly what happened to my agoda booking..thinking that it's in SGD, I choose to pay direct with citi PM and kanna a $3 fee...


agoda booking is very weird, cos I choose to pay in foreign currency and the exchange rate is lousy, and ended up having to pay more..

but choose to pay in local SGD and get whack with CCY. how come sia ?

Agoda lately not as competitive anymore, i was charged 5-8% more on exchange rate and still got charged DCC for the transaction. Wont be using them again in the future, many better options

 

[saver$]

so you mean 1st timer will have longer processing time ? or for all transfer to wallet?

Not only the first time, I have been using the same master to top up the EWallet.

maybe pay now is instant

 

[swordspirit]

Agoda lately not as competitive anymore, i was charged 5-8% more on exchange rate and still got charged DCC for the transaction. Wont be using them again in the future, many better options

Mastercard will have 1% DCC charge. Agoda should always pay in SGD now or pay locally. never choose to pay later.

The only time i see rate change on payment is for Malaysia hotels. Think it relate to the RM10 tourism tax per night per room.