5 Miles per S$1 with UOB PRVI Miles Card

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I got an SMS this morning notifying me that all principal holders of a UOB PRVI Miles Card will receive 5 miles per S$1 on Overseas Dining and Shopping between 23 October 2015 to 31 December 2015. Like all other promotions, there is always a catch and for the most accurate reference to this promotion, please refer to the actual terms and conditions set out by UOB HERE. 

PRVI Miles Card | Photo Credit: UOB

PRVI Miles Card | Photo Credit: UOB

In order to take advantage of this promotion you will have to:

1. Be a Principal Holder of a UOB PRVI Miles Card

2. Enroll in the Promotion via SMS

All enrollments in respect of the Promotion must be done via SMS by the Cardmembers by sending “5miles<space>NRIC” to 77862 before 12:00 am on 23 October 2015 or after 11:59 pm on 31 December 2015 (Singapore date/time). A SMS will be sent to the Eligible Cardmember for each successful enrollment. 

3. Spend at least S$1,000 on Eligible Transactions (and be one of first 2,000 Cardmembers) 

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