Rewards Updates: Revolut #HuntTheMouse: Hunt Across Singapore For A S$250,000 Gold Coin & Other Prizes For First-Timers, Youth And Seniors

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https://www.littledayout.com/huntthemouse-gold-coin-hunt-sqkii/

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The #HuntTheMouse 2025 event by Sqkii, in partnership with Revolut, returns from 16 October to 14 December 2025, offering S$1 million in total cash prizes. Hidden across Singapore are a S$250,000 Gold Coin and 600 Silver Coinsworth between S$500 and S$2,000 each. The first person to find a coin redeems its full value in cash.

This year introduces two new categories for inclusivity:

• First-timers, Youth (≤21), and Seniors (≥50) – 400 Silver Coins worth S$500 each are reserved for these groups to encourage intergenerational play.

• #IKWL (“I Know Where Liao”) – An online prediction challenge running from 16 Oct to 30 Nov, where players guess the Gold Coin’s coordinates using daily hints. The top 10 closest guesses within 20 metres share a S$250,000prize pool, with individual winnings from S$25,000 to S$250,000.

A new AI companion named Timii debuts this year, guiding players with real-time tips and hints. The game remains free to play, with real-time maps on huntthemouse.sqkii.com showing coin zones that shrink throughout the day. Power-ups such as Circle Shrink, Coin Sonar, and Metal Detector enhance the gameplay experience.

Hints for the Gold Coin are released thrice daily (10 am, 2 pm, 6 pm) on Sqkii’s Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram. Players must follow safety and property-respect rules to avoid disqualification.

Last year’s edition attracted nearly one million participants, with 79% spending over three hours per hunt. Beyond the chase, the in-game map also highlights Places of Interest, blending adventure with cultural and historical exploration.

Opinion:

Interesting.

Not going to try it though. Lack of time 😅

Rewards Updates: Commentary: SIA is introducing dynamic pricing to KrisFlyer. Should members be worried?

 

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/sia-krisflyer-update-mile-redeem-dynamic-pricing-5384061

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce Access awards under KrisFlyer from Nov 1, shifting towards dynamic award pricing. Unlike Saver and Advantage awards, which follow a published chart, Access awards will have variable mileage costs based on demand, route, and seasonality. While framed as offering more options, frequent flyers fear this marks the start of a major devaluation.

Dynamic pricing is not new. Carriers such as Delta, United, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic have already adopted it, often justifying the change as delivering greater flexibility, more availability, and no blackout dates. In practice, however, it has led to loss of transparency, stealthy price hikes, and diminished value for members. With no fixed chart, redemption prices can be changed overnight without notice, leaving customers uncertain whether to save or spend miles. Many may instead shift to flexible bank rewards points, weakening airline loyalty.

Another consequence is the removal of sweet spots—redemptions where fixed-mileage awards deliver exceptional value compared to cash fares. For instance, a Business Class ticket from Singapore to Cape Town currently costs 56,500 miles, far below its cash equivalent of S$4,000. Under dynamic pricing, such outsized value disappears as mileage requirements track market fares more closely. Airlines also tend to impose floors, meaning members don’t benefit proportionally when cash prices fall.

Dynamic pricing risks alienating loyal customers. Frequent flyer miles, accumulated slowly over years of travel, may lose predictability and reliability. Although SIA insists Access awards will supplement rather than replace Saver and Advantage awards, history elsewhere suggests gradual expansion of dynamic pricing. Competitors in the region may follow suit, potentially reshaping the frequent flyer landscape in Asia.

Rewards Updates: Warning: UOB expands instant UNI$ redemptions to Johor Bahru

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https://milelion.com/2025/10/05/warning-uob-expands-instant-uni-redemptions-to-johor-bahru/

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UOB has expanded its controversial instant UNI$ redemptions programme to Johor Bahru, allowing Singapore cardholders to offset purchases at over 150 participating outlets. While marketed as a benefit, the value is poor: redemptions in JB are fixed at UNI$500 = S$5, or 0.5 cents per mile, far below the 1.8–2 cents per mile you’d get by converting to airline miles. Worse, cashiers can sometimes trigger redemptions without explicit consent, and once done, they can’t be reversed.

Participating JB merchants include popular retailers (Courts, Decathlon, Samsung), clinics, beauty services, and F&B outlets like Subway, with more expected to join. Redemptions are tied to prevailing foreign exchange rates, but UOB waives its usual 3.25% FX fee. Still, the opportunity cost makes this unattractive—you lose both the chance to earn miles and the superior redemption value miles provide. Even if you hold a small UNI$ balance, converting them to KrisPay miles (minimum 1,000 UNI$), where they’re worth 1 cent per mile, is a better deal.

Unlike in Singapore, where mobile wallet payments can also trigger UNI$ redemptions, JB transactions require the physical card. This means digitising your card on Apple Pay or Google Pay provides protection, while still earning bonus miles with cards like the UOB Preferred Platinum Visa. UOB AMEX cards are immune to instant UNI$ redemptions, so using a PRVI Miles AMEX, for instance, avoids the risk.

Confusion can arise because UOB also offers UOB$, a cashback currency that should be redeemed at merchants. Both UNI$ and UOB$ may appear at the same outlets, so customers must be clear which currency they want to use.
Bottom line: UOB’s instant UNI$ redemption in Johor offers terrible value. Treat it not as a perk, but as a pitfall to avoid.

Rewards Updates: How does Scoot’s Cancel Your Trip feature work?

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https://milelion.com/2025/10/05/how-does-scoots-cancel-your-trip-feature-work/

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Scoot’s Cancel Your Trip add-on, introduced in 2024, gives passengers flexibility to cancel flights for any reason up to four hours before departure, provided they haven’t checked in. Instead of a cash refund, customers receive Scoot vouchers equal to the full booking value (including add-ons like seats, meals, and baggage), excluding the add-on fee itself, insurance, and payment processing charges. Vouchers are issued within 24 hours, valid for one year, and must be used in a single transaction. Partial cancellations aren’t allowed—the entire booking and all passengers must be cancelled together.

The add-on must be purchased either during booking or within 24 hours, and applies to all passengers on the reservation. Prices start from S$20 for regional routes (e.g., Kuala Lumpur) and go up to S$104 for long-haul destinations like Athens; round-trip tickets double the cost. Cancel Your Trip isn’t available for flights to or from India and South Korea, KrisFlyer portal bookings, or award tickets. Ineligible passengers (e.g., KrisFlyer Elite tiers booking via the KrisFlyer portal) instead see an option to expand a one-time flexibility waiver.

In contrast, Scoot’s Change Your Flight add-on, from S$15, allows unlimited date and time changes but locks passengers into the same route. Cancel Your Trip is more flexible since vouchers can be applied to any destination, effectively giving travelers freedom to switch trips altogether.

The add-on is best for passengers who want maximum flexibility, especially if uncertain about both travel dates and destinations. However, for those committed to flying a specific route but needing only date flexibility, Change Your Flight is the cheaper and more practical option.

Rewards Updates: Cobrand vs non-cobrand cards: Which are better for earning miles?

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https://milelion.com/2025/10/04/cobrand-vs-non-cobrand-cards-which-are-better-for-earning-miles/

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When deciding between Singapore Airlines cobrand and non-cobrand credit cards for KrisFlyer miles, the choice boils down to trade-offs between convenience and rewards.

Cobrand cards, issued by AMEX and UOB, link directly to KrisFlyer. They offer automatic monthly transfers with no fees, eliminating wait times when award seats appear. They also provide perks like fast-tracks to KrisFlyer Elite Gold or Silver, Scoot privileges, and occasional redemption discounts. However, their earn rates are weak. AMEX KrisFlyer cards typically give only 1.1–1.3 miles per dollar (mpd) on general spend and 2 mpd on SIA, Scoot, and KrisShop. The KrisFlyer UOB Credit Card does better, with 3 mpd on SIA-related spending and 2.4 mpd on dining, shopping, travel, and transport—but still trails the best alternatives.

Non-cobrand cards shine for miles maximizers. Popular options like the UOB Preferred Platinum Visa, Citi Rewards, DBS Woman’s World, and HSBC Revolution earn up to 4 mpd on everyday spend, albeit with caps. More importantly, bank reward points can be transferred not only to KrisFlyer but to other frequent flyer programmes, unlocking sweet spots like redeeming the same Singapore–Bangkok business class seat for 20,000 miles via Aeroplan versus 24,000 via KrisFlyer. Bank points also generally last longer—some never expire—giving more time to build balances before airline devaluation risk.

The catch? Transfers may cost up to S$25 and aren’t always instant. Yet, the higher earn rates and flexibility usually outweigh this inconvenience.

In summary, non-cobrand cards are superior for rapid, flexible mile accumulation. Cobrand cards suit those who prefer simplicity, automatic transfers, and SIA-linked perks. A balanced strategy is to use non-cobrand cards for everyday spend while holding one cobrand card for niche benefits or uncapped earn opportunities.

Rewards Updates: UOB taps rising Johor spend with cross-border rewards redemption scheme for Singapore cardholders

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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/uob-taps-rising-johor-spend-cross-border-rewards-redemption-scheme-singapore-cardholders

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UOB has launched a new cross-border rewards redemption scheme for its Singapore-issued credit card customers in Johor, marking the first such initiative by a local bank. From Sept 29, cardholders can redeem UNI$ reward points directly at over 150 participating outlets in Johor, including Subway, Jean Yip, and MOG Eyewear. The redemption rate is set at UNI$500 for S$5 in bill offsets, or the equivalent in Malaysian ringgit.

Jacquelyn Tan, UOB’s head of group personal financial services, said the initiative is part of the bank’s broader ambition to enhance cross-border engagement for customers, starting with rewards redemption. More merchants are expected to join, with eventual expansion to other UOB markets across ASEAN, including Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The launch took place at Aeon Mall Tebrau City in Johor Bahru.

The move comes amid rising spending by Singapore customers in Malaysia. Credit card billings grew 40% annually between 2022 and 2024, with a further 20% year-on-year increase in H1 2025. Johor spending consistently accounted for nearly half of all UOB credit card spend in Malaysia. Transaction volumes more than tripled over the period, even as average receipt sizes dipped slightly, suggesting more frequent cross-border trips by Singaporeans.

Dining has been the top spend category for Singapore cardholders in Johor, making up 15% of total billings in recent years, followed by supermarkets (10%) and apparel (9%).

Tan emphasized that UOB values frequent customer engagement over transaction size, as more activity generates richer data to personalize offers. The cross-border rewards programme aims to tap into these spending patterns while deepening loyalty among Singapore cardholders.

Opinion:

Not convinced it’s worth redeeming UNI$500 across the Causeway. 

Will wait and see what the influencers say, but my gut tells me it’s probably not a great deal.

Rewards Updates: PSA: The Citi Rewards Card’s strange expiry policy

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https://milelion.com/2025/09/19/psa-monitor-your-citi-rewards-card-points-expiry/

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Many Citi Rewards Cardholders mistakenly believe their ThankYou Points are valid for five years. In reality, they expire “up to” five years plus a three-month grace period, tied to the card’s approval or renewal date—not when the points are earned. This unusual system means your points could be valid anywhere from 3 to 63 months. For example, if approved on 15 October 2022, all points earned until 14 October 2027 would expire on 14 January 2028. A new validity cycle then begins.

Unlike Citi PremierMiles, Prestige, or ULTIMA cards, whose points never expire while the account is open, Citi Rewards Cardholders must carefully track their points. Previously, expiry dates could be checked on the Citi ThankYou Rewards portal, but that was retired in February 2024. Now, customers must monitor e-Statements, which flag points expiring within three months, or call Citi for confirmation. Card expiry dates are no longer reliable indicators due to shortened validity periods and card replacements.

To avoid losing value, cardholders should convert ThankYou Points to airline miles, with 10 partners available at 25,000 points = 10,000 miles (S$27.25 fee applies). For smaller balances, Kris+ allows 10,000 points = 3,400 miles instantly but with a 15% haircut. If points are still leftover, “Pay with Points” offers 4,400 points = S$10, though this is poor value.

If points do expire, customers may appeal for reinstatement. Anecdotal reports, including a successful reinstatement of 43,000+ points, suggest Citi sometimes grants a three-month extension, though this is unofficial and may end anytime.

Ultimately, Citi Rewards’ quirky expiry policy can catch cardholders off guard, so proactive tracking and timely redemptions are essential.

Opinion:

Weird policy with Citi Rewards.

Need to monitor credit card statement diligently.

Rewards Updates: Good news: Wogi now sells eCapitaVouchers again

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https://milelion.com/2025/09/19/good-news-wogi-now-sells-ecapitavouchers-again/

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Good news: Wogi now sells eCapitaVouchers again

Gift card platform Wogi has resumed selling eCapitaVouchers (ECVs) in denominations from S$5 to S$250, after a long hiatus. Although they aren’t discounted, this development excites miles chasers as it allows creative spending strategies: converting offline purchases into online spend, bypassing MCC restrictions, splitting large payments across multiple cards, and avoiding surcharges.

Purchases through Wogi code as MCC 5947 (Card, Gift, Novelty or Souvenir Shops), a rewards-friendly category that earns 4 miles per dollar (mpd) on popular cards like Citi Rewards, DBS Woman’s World, HSBC Revolution, and UOB Preferred Platinum Visa. Each CapitaStar account can store up to S$1,000 at a time, though balances can be redeemed and reloaded in cycles. ECVs are valid for one year.

Practical uses include:

• Offline to online spend: maximise bonus caps by using ECVs instead of spending directly at physical stores.

• MCC converter: earn rewards even at excluded merchants (e.g. tuition centres, hairdressers).

• Splitting transactions: large purchases like laptops can be broken into smaller voucher buys, staying within card bonus caps.

• Avoiding surcharges: some merchants levy credit card fees, which can be sidestepped via ECV redemption.

Caveats: purchases may require validation and take up to two working days. A workaround is to buy a WOGIflex gift card, which converts into Wogi balance. Buying directly via CapitaStar app codes as MCC 6540 (rewards-ineligible), though Citi Mastercard holders can currently earn a S$10 bonus with every S$100 spend, capped until 7 October 2025.

Giftano also sells ECVs (MCC 5999) but charges a S$5 fee per S$100. Overall, Wogi’s return of eCapitaVouchers offers significant flexibility for optimising miles.

Opinion:

Good news.

Finally something positive for credit cards after recent flurry of bad ones.

Rewards Updates: Points earned on HPB's Healthy 365 app can now be used to get MediShield Life premium discounts

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/moh-healthy-365-medishield-life-premium-discounts-hpb-5355776

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From Sep 18, Singapore residents aged 40 and above can use health points earned on the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) Healthy 365 app to offset MediShield Life premiums. The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that policyholders, including those with Integrated Shield Plans, can redeem discounts at a rate of 150 health points for S$2—double the regular conversion value of S$1.

A three-year pilot scheme is being rolled out. By averaging 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity weekly for a year, participants can earn sufficient points for about S$70 in premium discounts, roughly achievable with a daily 20-minute brisk walk. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the initiative rewards healthier living and helps reduce future medical costs.

Points are earned by completing exercise challenges on the app, signing up for healthy lifestyle programmes, or enrolling with a Healthier SG clinic and completing a Health Plan consultation. Once redeemed, discounts automatically apply at the next annual policy renewal.

According to MOH, the maximum health points attainable annually equate to S$270 in value. With the higher conversion rate, this could translate to as much as S$540 in MediShield Life premium discounts per year. The Healthy 365 app also lets users exchange points for FairPrice or Kopitiam vouchers and other rewards, complementing the broader Healthier SG preventive healthcare strategy.

The new incentive comes amid rising MediShield Life premiums, set to climb by an average of 22 per cent through 2028, and possibly up to 35 per cent, following expanded coverage and higher claim limits. To ease the impact, the government has raised MediSave withdrawal limits to help cover deductibles and co-insurance.

Opinion:

This is good news.

Seems like redeeming MediShield rewards is a better deal than supermarket vouchers now.

Rewards Updates: KrisFlyer devaluation: How the Saver vs Advantage gap will widen

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https://milelion.com/2025/09/05/krisflyer-devaluation-how-the-saver-vs-advantage-gap-will-widen/

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Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer programme currently offers three award types — Saver, Advantage, and Promo — with Access awards launching on 1 November 2025. For most members, however, the real trade-off remains between Saver and Advantage. Saver awards cost fewer miles but are harder to secure, while Advantage offers better availability and flexibility at a premium.

The November 2025 devaluation significantly widens this premium. Saver awards will rise modestly (Economy: –5% to +5%, Business: +5%, First: +5%, except Zone 10 which sees up to +20%). Advantage awards, however, will climb by 10–15% across cabins. This contrasts with the July 2022 devaluation, which had narrowed the gap by raising Saver more steeply than Advantage.

From November 2025, the Advantage premium in Economy will average ~100% (double Saver), making it largely irrelevant except on monopoly routes or when cash fares spike. Business Class Advantage premiums will return to ~60% above Saver, similar to pre-2022 levels. For long-haul Europe and US routes, premiums jump from 20% to 30% — still tolerable for those seeking certainty, but harder to justify for two-person redemptions. First Class premiums revert to ~80%, with Suites on high-demand routes (e.g., London, Sydney, Frankfurt) virtually Saver-unavailable, making Advantage the only realistic choice for many.

Overall, the widening Saver–Advantage gap reverses recent trends. Travellers unwilling to pay higher premiums will need to be flexible with dates or explore partner programmes like Asia Miles, EVA Infinity MileageLands, or Qatar Privilege Club. For many, Advantage may shift from a reluctant compromise to an increasingly unattractive option.

Opinion:

Nice breakdown — it really shows how complex these changes can be. 

Airline partner programmes are like an art form, constantly shifting and evolving. 

For travellers, the challenge is keeping up with these developments and adjusting strategies accordingly. 

What worked last year may no longer be the best option today, which is why staying informed is just as important as collecting miles in the first place.

Rewards Updates: UOB’s new “2-in-1” cards: What’s with all the sub-caps?

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https://milelion.com/2025/08/31/uobs-new-2-in-1-cards-whats-with-all-the-sub-caps/

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UOB has introduced “sub-caps” across three of its most popular rewards cards, reshaping how cardholders can maximise bonus miles. Previously, unified caps allowed flexibility, letting users concentrate spend in one category. Now, caps are split, effectively turning each card into a “2-in-1” product with separate limits for each bonus category.

For example, the UOB Lady’s Solitaire’s monthly cap was cut from S$2,000 to S$1,500, split into S$750 per category. The UOB Visa Signature’s cap rose from S$2,000 to S$2,400, but divided into S$1,200 each for overseas spending and petrol/contactless. From October 2025, the UOB Preferred Platinum Visa’s cap increases from S$1,110 to S$1,200, split into S$600 for mobile contactless and S$600 for selected online transactions.

The catch: spending in one category alone will no longer maximise rewards. For Visa Signature, using it solely for overseas spend caps earnings at 4,800 miles monthly, down from 8,000. To unlock the higher cap, cardholders must spend across both categories—challenging if overseas spending isn’t consistent.

Workarounds include using supplementary cards to separate spending categories, or maxing one category early each month (e.g., buying vouchers). Still, the changes add complexity, increasing the likelihood of breakage as casual users underspend or misallocate spend.

While many view this as a nerf, Kovacs-style optimisers could extract slightly more miles than before if they consistently hit both sub-caps. In practice, most won’t. UOB’s move reduces reward costs without slashing earn rates outright, effectively filtering casual users from dedicated optimisers.

In short, UOB’s sub-caps make cards harder to use efficiently. Rewards remain, but only for those willing to track spending closely and jump through extra hoops.

Opinion:

UOB's trying to torture us.

More micro-management required 😓

Wonder if HeyMax app can be updated to allow download or summation of total spent. This will allow easier tracking of category spendings.

Rewards Updates : KrisFlyer devaluation: Should you book speculative awards now?

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https://milelion.com/2025/08/28/krisflyer-devaluation-should-you-book-speculative-awards-now/

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Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer programme will raise the cost of most awards and upgrades from 1 November 2025, prompting many to consider speculative bookings. Awards redeemed by 31 October 2025 follow the old chart, while waitlists clearing after 1 November use the new rates. Saver awards will rise about 5% on average (with Zone 10 hit hardest), while Advantage awards will jump 15–20%, making premium cabin redemptions pricier.

That said, the actual savings from early bookings are often modest. For instance, Business Saver to Japan rises just 2,500 miles, and Perth just 2,000 miles. The biggest hit is Zone 10 (Africa, Middle East, Turkey), where Singapore–Cape Town in Business jumps from 56,500 to 68,500 miles. Advantage awards see steeper increases: First Class to Europe costs 34,000 miles more, and Business Class to the US rises 19,500–21,500 miles.

However, speculative redemptions come with risks. Change and cancellation fees (US$25–75) can easily outweigh the few thousand miles saved. Expiring miles are another pitfall—once attached to a booking, they cannot be refunded after expiry, limiting flexibility to date changes only.

While instant refunds now reduce the problem of tying up miles, the main takeaway is caution. Unless you’re certain of your travel plans, speculative bookings may not be worth it. For Saver awards, the increases are minor, and FOMO shouldn’t drive decisions. But for Advantage awards or Zone 10 routes, locking in now may make sense.

Bottom line: Book if your plans are firm or involve high-cost routes, but don’t waste cash and flexibility chasing small mileage savings.

Opinion:

Nice article.

Thinking if someone can make a miles tracker app that notifies you on expiry, fees, etc.

Might not be easy to work with the banks on integrations though.

Rewards Updates : Nerfed: UOB Preferred Platinum Visa splits bonus cap into two sub-caps

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https://milelion.com/2025/08/27/nerfed-uob-preferred-platinum-visa-splits-bonus-cap-into-two-sub-caps/

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From 1 October 2025, the UOB Preferred Platinum Visa (PPV) will split its monthly bonus cap into two sub-caps: S$600 for mobile contactless and S$600 for selected online transactions (shopping, food delivery, supermarkets, entertainment). This replaces the current unified cap of S$1,110, which allowed all spend to be channelled into one category.

On paper, this looks like a slight enhancement. The total monthly cap rises from S$1,110 to S$1,200, allowing maximum earnings of 4,800 miles (vs. 4,440 previously). However, unless cardholders carefully split their spending, most will earn fewer miles. For example, someone who currently spends S$1,110 exclusively on mobile contactless will see earnings fall by 40%, since only S$600 will qualify for 4 mpd, with the remainder earning just 0.4 mpd.

The change also adds significant complexity. UOB does not track caps by category for customers, meaning users must manually separate and monitor online versus mobile contactless transactions. One workaround is using a supplementary card to assign each category separately, simplifying tracking. Another strategy is pre-purchasing S$600 worth of vouchers each month under the online category, leaving the rest for mobile contactless.

Separately, from 28 August 2025, the PPV will recognise SimplyGo transactions as contactless spend, awarding 4 mpd on bus and MRT rides when tapped with a mobile wallet (not the physical card). Fare accumulation rules mean riders will generally earn points despite most fares being under S$5.

Verdict: The PPV’s earning ceiling is technically higher, but the split cap is a net nerf for most users, especially those who relied solely on contactless payments. UOB gains by making optimisation harder, while cardholders face more hassle to avoid reduced returns.

Opinion : 

UOB changes means apps like https://www.dobin.io/ will receive more attention.

Because such budgeting apps get your bank transactions and you can add custom tagging to the purchases.

Still requires manual work but reduces time by using budgeting apps.

Rewards Updates : Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer devaluation coming on 1 November 2025

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https://milelion.com/2025/08/25/singapore-airlines-krisflyer-devaluation-coming-on-1-november-2025/

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Singapore Airlines has announced a KrisFlyer devaluation effective 1 November 2025, its first since 2022. The changes are relatively modest compared to other frequent flyer programmes, where redemptions often rise 30–50%.

Saver awards see small adjustments: most First and Business Class routes increase by about 5%, while Economy within Asia and South West Pacific actually drops up to 6%. However, flights to Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey (Zone 10) face sharp hikes—10% in Economy, 20% in Business, and 10% in First, removing one of KrisFlyer’s best sweet spots. Routes to Europe and the U.S. increase by around 5%.

Advantage awards rise more steeply, with 10–15% increases across most regions, and up to 18% for Zone 10 Business Class. While these are higher, they remain far below the severe devaluations seen elsewhere.

A new Access award type will also be introduced, adding dynamically priced redemptions on top of Saver and Advantage inventory. These won’t replace current buckets but effectively mark the start of dynamic pricing, with cost tied to demand.

Importantly, members have over two months’ notice. Awards ticketed by 31 October 2025 will retain old pricing, regardless of travel date, and can be booked up to 355 days ahead (with an extra 10-day extension possible through date changes). Waitlists not ticketed before 1 November will be charged new rates.

While no one welcomes a devaluation, this one is comparatively mild. The biggest loss is the Zone 10 bargain, long considered exceptional value. Members are advised to lock in bookings early to avoid higher costs, particularly for long-haul premium cabins.

Opinion : 

Bad news but not too bad.

In the earlier news, the addition of Scoot redemptions is great. 

Particularly for large families like mine that finds it hard to achieve business class for all members.

Rewards Updates : PSA: You can extend your KrisFlyer Milestone and PPS Rewards!

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https://milelion.com/2025/08/24/psa-you-can-extend-your-krisflyer-milestone-and-pps-rewards/

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Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer Milestone Rewards and PPS Rewards, long thought to be non-extendable, can actually be prolonged by three months with a simple click. Typically valid for 12 months, these rewards range from small perks like 1,000 KrisPay miles to major benefits such as 50,000 miles off a redemption.

While browsing his KrisFlyer account, Aaron Wong discovered an “Extend Validity” button next to an expiring reward. Expecting a fee similar to extending KrisFlyer miles, he was surprised that the process was free and immediate. The option appears only within a certain window before expiry, though exact timing remains unclear. Some users even reported success extending already expired rewards, though this is not guaranteed.

Interestingly, the official T&Cs still insist that no extensions are allowed, and there is no mention on SIA’s website. This suggests the feature may be quietly offered and subject to removal anytime.

Members can view eligible rewards under “Rewards and Vouchers” in their KrisFlyer accounts. If you have rewards nearing expiry, it’s worth checking now—you may gain three extra months of valuable benefits at no cost.

Opinion : 

Good to know.

Rewards Updates : Get S$50 CDC Vouchers just for walking

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https://sethlui.com/extra-cdc-vouchers-walking-trails-singapore-aug-2025/

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Walking Trails@CDC is a new initiative by Singapore’s five Community Development Councils (CDCs) and GovTech Singapore to encourage fitness and community bonding. Participants can earn up to S$50 CDC vouchers by completing five walking trails, each offering S$10 rewards.

The tasks are simple: finish all checkpoints on a trail to earn S$5, and collect five digital Ollie mascots for another S$5. Completing all five trails unlocks the full S$50 in RedeemSG vouchers, usable at participating supermarkets.

The programme is open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 15 and above. To join, participants must log in with SingPass, set up a CrowdTaskSG account, and access the Walking Trails@CDC site via mobile.

Each trail spans about 4–5 km across different districts: Central (Kreta Ayer Square to Fort Canning), North East (Punggol Waterway to Digital District), North West (Cashew MRT to Bukit Timah Railway), South East (Fort Tanjong Katong to Siglap Canal), and South West (Beauty World MRT to Little Guilin).

This initiative combines exercise, exploration, and rewards—making it a fun way to stay active while enjoying quality time with family and friends.

Opinion : 

Nice initiative.

Challenging to obtain the rewards though.

Won't be participating.

Rewards Updates : What’s the best card to use with Amaze?

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https://milelion.com/2025/08/23/whats-the-best-card-to-use-with-amaze/

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Amaze has faced setbacks — a 1% fee on SGD transactions, reduced InstaPoints, and banks restricting rewards — but it remains useful for overseas spending. Since Amaze codes all spending as online and bills in SGD, it can be paired with selected Mastercards to earn 4 mpd (miles per dollar).

The Citi Rewards Card is the best overall partner, giving 4 mpd on all online spend (except travel), capped at S$1,000 per statement month. Paired with Amaze, it earns 4 mpd almost everywhere, while also bypassing Citi’s restrictions on in-app mobile wallet payments.

The Maybank XL Rewards Card offers 4 mpd on dining, shopping, travel, and entertainment with a minimum monthly spend of S$500, capped at S$1,000. For FCY transactions, pairing with Amaze reduces FX fees to ~2% while retaining 4 mpd.

The OCBC Rewards Card earns 4 mpd on shopping categories (clothes, bags, shoes, department stores), capped at S$1,110 per calendar month, making it best for overseas shopping and duty-free outlets.

In conclusion: Citi Rewards > Maybank XL > OCBC Rewards. Beyond these, it’s usually better to use other strong standalone cards instead of Amaze.

Opinion : 

Citi Rewards FTW!

Rewards Updates : #HuntTheMouse & DBS Launch SG60 Special Edition with $120,000 Hidden in the Heartlands

Source : 

https://alvinology.com/2025/08/21/huntthemouse-dbs-launch-sg60-special-edition-with-120000-hidden-in-the-heartlands/

ChatGPT : 

The popular cash hunt game #HuntTheMouse has returned with a special SG60 edition, launched in partnership with DBS Bank to celebrate Singapore’s 60th year of nation-building. Running from 14 August to 25 September 2025, the game features 200 silver DBS Heartland coins hidden across Singapore’s neighbourhoods, each worth S$600, amounting to a total prize pool of S$120,000.

Organised by Sqkii, the event aims to encourage Singaporeans to explore the heartlands, discover hidden gems, and support local merchants while enjoying an interactive and family-friendly activity. New features have been added to enrich gameplay. A “Places of Interest” function provides historical, cultural, or future-focused insights about nearby locations. “Hunting Stops” at selected bus stops and zones let players earn in-game rewards such as Crystals and power-ups, even without actively searching for coins. Power-ups include Circle Shrink (narrowing search zones), Coin Sonar (scanning for coins), and Metal Detector (turning phones into detectors).

Daily hints are released at 6pm on Sqkii’s social media, with a real-time map offering visual clues. The game is free-to-play and emphasises community safety, respect for property, and fair play.

Opinion : 

Tough game to win, considering the weird weather these days.

Winners should be die hard fans of this genre.