InstaReM's AMAZE MasterCard

[VIPHUAT888]

Pls take note:

So if I top up via debit card, still charge me 1%????

Dear Customer,​

Starting 1st June 2024, we will be implementing changes to your amaze card to help us provide you with the best travel card experience.

Changes	Current	New
New InstaPoints redemption option	Redeem 2000 InstaPoints for 20 SGD cashback	Redeem 2000 InstaPoints for 20 SGD cashback – or 1000 InstaPoints for 5 SGD cashback
InstaPoints earned on amaze wallet spend	1 InstaPoint for every 1 SGD spent in foreign currency	0.5 InstaPoint for every 1 SGD spent in foreign currency
Monthly cap on earning InstaPoints	500 InstaPoints per transaction	500 InstaPoints per month
Fee on amaze wallet top with Visa card	1.5%	2.1%
Fee on amaze wallet top up with Mastercard	Free	1%

What remains unchanged:

• Linked card rewards: You will continue to earn the same 0.5 InstaPoints for every 1 SGD spent in foreign currency with linked card as your payment source.
• Fee-free top ups: Top ups via PayNow remain fee-free.
• International spending in foreign currencies will remain fee-free.

Still the best travel card in town!

• Competitive rates: Access bank-beating foreign exchange rates.
• Earn double rewards: Your linked bank card rewards + cashback via InstaPoints.
• Convenient: No top up needed when you link a card to amaze.

Rest assured you can continue to enjoy all the benefits of your amaze card.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at our Help Centre.

Thanks,
Team Instarem
View amaze T&Cs

 

[VIPHUAT888]

This card gets worse and worse. New limit of earning a maximum of 500 instapoints per month - WTF.

Worst off, top up via mastercard now got fees alrdy

 

[foo9883]

This card gets worse and worse. New limit of earning a maximum of 500 instapoints per month - WTF.

Means every 4 months then can claim $20

And have to hit instapoints cap every month for that 4 months

 

[revhappy]

This card is game over. I just used Redbus Malaysia to book a bus, using Trust card. 30RM = S$8.62 = 3.48. XE.com shows 3.49.

 

[ekardo]

This card is game over. I just used Redbus Malaysia to book a bus, using Trust card. 30RM = S$8.62 = 3.48. XE.com shows 3.49.

I always use trust for any small purchase (<S$10) since no instapoint

 

[twosix]

This card is game over. I just used Redbus Malaysia to book a bus, using Trust card. 30RM = S$8.62 = 3.48. XE.com shows 3.49.

Game over 4 u. Many chasing miles still love this card.

 

[BRYSG7]

haters gonna hate

 

[ekardo]

haters gonna hate

got haters meh?

I think more like they cannot understand why they cannot make use of this card, and trying to justify for themselves.

 

[revhappy]

I am unable to add my citi rewards card to amaze. I get the message saying the bank rejected it. Was anybody able to resolve this issue?

 

[Rong626]

I am unable to add my citi rewards card to amaze. I get the message saying the bank rejected it. Was anybody able to resolve this issue?

I thought gameover?

 

[Lonelyoldman]

Hi,

A noob here and in case my personal understanding is wrong... just onboard with the mile chasing game...

Using Amaze card on expenses like Govt Services... The Merchart Code under Amaze card will be which MCC ? The MCC code indicated in the Instarem ? or all Amaze card transaction is one MCC?

Under UOB Krisflyer CC, it indicate “Excluded Transactions” shall mean: "Any transaction consisting of/containing the following references:
AMAZE* TRANSIT* (WEF 1 Mar 2022)

Does this mean all Amaze transaction is excluded ? Or is just Amaze Transit ?

Sorry I might have overthink and just want to confirm my understanding.

Thanks for the help in advance.

 

[stonkogu]

Hi,

A noob here and in case my personal understanding is wrong... just onboard with the mile chasing game...

Using Amaze card on expenses like Govt Services... The Merchart Code under Amaze card will be which MCC ? The MCC code indicated in the Instarem ? or all Amaze card transaction is one MCC?

Under UOB Krisflyer CC, it indicate “Excluded Transactions” shall mean: "Any transaction consisting of/containing the following references:
AMAZE* TRANSIT* (WEF 1 Mar 2022)

Does this mean all Amaze transaction is excluded ? Or is just Amaze Transit ?

Sorry I might have overthink and just want to confirm my understanding.

Thanks for the help in advance.

1. MCC will be govt services.

2. Just amaze transit

 

[twosix]

Hi,

A noob here and in case my personal understanding is wrong... just onboard with the mile chasing game...

Using Amaze card on expenses like Govt Services... The Merchart Code under Amaze card will be which MCC ? The MCC code indicated in the Instarem ? or all Amaze card transaction is one MCC?

Under UOB Krisflyer CC, it indicate “Excluded Transactions” shall mean: "Any transaction consisting of/containing the following references:
AMAZE* TRANSIT* (WEF 1 Mar 2022)

Does this mean all Amaze transaction is excluded ? Or is just Amaze Transit ?

Sorry I might have overthink and just want to confirm my understanding.

Thanks for the help in advance.

https://milelion.com/2023/07/16/instarem-amaze-card-review/

If u r chasing miles, pls spend time reading milelion.

 

[class]

What’s mcc?

 

[t0nghua]

I am unable to add my citi rewards card to amaze. I get the message saying the bank rejected it. Was anybody able to resolve this issue?

Just did and it worked for me.
MileLion say this pairing still work as well

 

[Trazora]

What’s mcc?

merchant category code

 

[Scherzinger]

andriod user

if i use the amaze card on my google pay and make paywave transaction, no issue right?

i still get the full reward pts?

 

[Insatiable_creat]

andriod user

if i use the amaze card on my google pay and make paywave transaction, no issue right?

i still get the full reward pts?

So far no issue for me. Though I seldom waved with phone, I used gpay tagged to my amaze for most transactions

 

[acetylcholine]

andriod user

if i use the amaze card on my google pay and make paywave transaction, no issue right?

i still get the full reward pts?

Yes, no issues for me so far.

 

[revhappy]

Just did and it worked for me.
MileLion say this pairing still work as well

I contacted Amaze customer service, they tell me it is authentication failed and I have to check with bank. Maybe I should request for a new citibank rewards card.

Edit: I just cancelled my citi rewards card, requested for a new card, activated the digital card and tried to enter the details. Same error.

Edit: I just posted a chat message to Citibank on their app. Lets see what they reply. They take like 4 hrs to reply.

Edit: Citibank replied, they haven't rejected any transaction. So I contacted Amaze again and told them, they will forward my issue to their internal team and get back to me. Hopefully it will get resolved.