Handy Reference to American Express Chillax Partners (Free Cocktails!)

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I'm always searching for the closest American Express Chillax Partner near me for a free cocktail - in case you do not already know, find out how you can get free drinks with an American Express Platinum Credit Card in Singapore! With more than ten handpicked bars around Singapore, you can enjoy either a complimentary beverage or enjoy a 1-for-1 deal on your first beverage by simply presenting your American Express Platinum Credit Card.

Free Welcome Drink with American Express | Photo Credit: Fairmont Singapore

Free Welcome Drink with American Express | Photo Credit: Fairmont Singapore

Since I am generally quite poor with directions, I have decided to plot all the Chillax Merchants on a Google Map with the promotion inside for my personal easy reference - hopefully everyone will find it useful too in Singapore! 

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American Express Adds Four New Locations from JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach to Chillax Programme
American Express Adds Four New Locations from JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach to Chillax Programme

Last month, I wrote about Cool Cats and Fish Pool from The NCO Club potentially joining the American Express Chillax programme. This is now confirmed as American Express has updated the Chillax website to include both bars - the promotion works slightly different for these two bars but I will provide more information below. In addition to that, Madame Fan (which has amazing Chinese food) as well as the Court Martial Bar have also joined the programme.

World of Hyatt Makes Premium Suites Available on Points but Makes Points + Cash More Expensive
World of Hyatt Makes Premium Suites Available on Points but Makes Points + Cash More Expensive

There has been plenty of speculation going on in the industry and the suspicions have been confirmed - World of Hyatt members will be required to pay 'more' for free nights using Points + Cash from 01 November 2018. At the time of writing, there is a 40% bonus for World of Hyatt points and I highly recommend everyone to take advantage of this offer since this may be the last chance for you to take advantage of the current Points + Cash rates. On the bright side, members will also be able to use their points for free nights in premium suites and there will no longer be a minimum length of stay for free nights in suites.

Cool Cats and Fish Pool from The NCO Club to Join Chillax Programme by American Express
Cool Cats and Fish Pool from The NCO Club to Join Chillax Programme by American Express

If you love a tipple or two in the evening, the Chillax Programme by American Express is a great reason to get The Platinum Card (which comes with an extensive suite of benefits). Platinum and Platinum Reserve Credit Card holders also enjoy the same Chillax benefits and from the list of participating bars in Chillax Bar Hop 2018, it appears that two new bars will be joining the program soon - Cool Cats and Fish Pool from The NCO Club (yes, that’s the one at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach).

Ulu Cliffhouse - Uluwatu's Answer to a Beach Club with Impressive Food and Drinks
Ulu Cliffhouse - Uluwatu's Answer to a Beach Club with Impressive Food and Drinks

There are no lack of beach clubs in Bali and it is no secret that the Island of the Gods is one of my favourite weekend destinations - I have already clocked five separate visits and counting this year alone! Check out one of Uluwatu’s newest and most happening beach clubs - the Ulu Cliffhouse!

A Rare Opportunity for Platinum Members to Triple Dip - Third Night Free + FHR + Golden Circle
A Rare Opportunity for Platinum Members to Triple Dip - Third Night Free + FHR + Golden Circle

Here's a rare opportunity to get plenty of bang for your buck when you triple dip on promotions that are currently running. If you have been thinking about using your S$400 Lodging Credit from The Platinum Card or a staycation in Singapore, now might just be the best time for you to do it. As I have mentioned in my previous article on Fine Hotels & Resorts, the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is currently running a third night free offer and if you were to time it with Golden Circle's 8th Anniversary bonuses, you will be walking away with plenty of value for your stay.

A Guide to Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) for American Express Platinum Members in Singapore
A Guide to Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) for American Express Platinum Members in Singapore

If you are one of the lucky ones to have gotten a brand new Platinum Card from American Express (yes, I am referring to the metal ones!) then you should definitely consider using your S$400 Lodging Credit in conjunction with a Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) booking since this maximises the value out of that lodging credit (especially when you combine it with a third night free offer).

A Guide to Chillax (Free Drinks!) for American Express Platinum Members + Google Map Locations
A Guide to Chillax (Free Drinks!) for American Express Platinum Members + Google Map Locations

A number of years ago, I wrote about the Chillax benefit for American Express Platinum members when I held the American Express Platinum Credit Card. It has been slightly over two years since my last official credit card with American Express and I have only recently gotten the brand new metal Platinum Card. As such, I decided to revisit the list of merchants and I was pleasantly surprised at how little I had to do to get a free drink (usually it involves buying another).

Citi PremierMiles Visa, Prestige and ULTIMA Now Earns 2.4 MPD on Overseas Spend - 01 October to 31 December
Citi PremierMiles Visa, Prestige and ULTIMA Now Earns 2.4 MPD on Overseas Spend - 01 October to 31 December

Citibank has the most number of airline partners in which you can convert your Citi Miles into airline miles. From 01 October 2018 to 31 December 2018, cardholders of the Citi PremierMiles Visa card will be able to earn 2.4 (instead of 2.0) Citi Miles per Dollar on all eligible retail spend charged in a foreign currency other than SGD - this is 20% higher than what is usually offered to cardholders.

Singapore Airlines and Shangri-La Celebrates Two Year Anniversary of Infinite Journeys with Double Rewards
Singapore Airlines and Shangri-La Celebrates Two Year Anniversary of Infinite Journeys with Double Rewards

In conjunction with Infinite Journeys' second anniversary, Singapore Airlines as well as Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts are offering members double rewards between 04 October 2018 to 31 October 2018. The double rewards only affect point conversions between KrisFlyer Miles and Golden Circle (GC) Points (and vice versa) - all the other benefits (e.g. fast track to KrisFlyer Elite Gold) remain status quo at the time of writing.

OCBC 360 to Revise Bonus Interest Rates from 01 November 2018 - New Categories and Higher Interest Rates
OCBC 360 to Revise Bonus Interest Rates from 01 November 2018 - New Categories and Higher Interest Rates

It has been almost a year a half since OCBC 360 introduced any changes and this is set to change (again) from 01 November 2018. I have done multiple comparisons between this account and other competing products offered by other local banks in Singapore and the OCBC 360 is still the account that I have been sticking with throughout the years. From 01 November 2018, OCBC 360 will be introducing a new tier of bonus interest rates for balances between S$35,001 and S$70,000. While there is perhaps one negative change to the total bonus interest that one can get out of this account, it appears to be largely positive if you are currently maxing out the bonus with an average monthly balance of S$70,000.