OCBC Adjusts Salary Bonus Interest on 360 Account to 2.0% (from 1.5%) for Balances Between S$35,000 and S$70,000
OCBC introduced some changes to the 360 Account back in November 2018 and one month after the new changes took effect, the bank awarded a bonus interest of 2.0% (instead of the 1.6% which was initially advertised) on balances between S$35,000 and S$70,000. This promotional interest rate was supposed to end after March 2019 but it appears that the bank has now made this positive change permanent.
There are no other changes to the 360 Account as of now and it is certainly good news that the effective annual rate (EAR) of the salary bonus is now at 1.60% p.a. instead of 1.45% p.a. as it was previously. As mentioned in my previous article, it is a good idea to check out the Step Up bonus that you can easily trigger by increasing your account balance by S$500 compared to the previous month even if this bonus interest is only calculated based on the first S$70,000 of your account balance.
It has been three months since the HSBC Premier Mastercard received a massive refresh in August 2025. From earning an uncapped 2.76 mpd to unlocking limousine rides, here is my experience using this card as my daily driver.
Effective 1 December 2025, UOB will lower the interest rates on the UOB One Account for the third time this year. The maximum Effective Interest Rate (EIR) will drop from 2.50% p.a. to 1.90% p.a. for account holders with a balance of S$150,000 who credit their salary and meet the minimum card spend. This revision represents a reduction of S$900 in annual interest for those maximising the account.
Once a powerhouse of perks and flexibility, Accor Plus is about to undergo major changes - and not for the better. From October 2025, discount stacking disappears and status extensions are gone. Here’s why I’ve decided to let my membership lapse.
From 1 October 2025, all Accor Plus members will be “upgraded” to ALL Accor+ Explorer for the remainder of their membership year. Many positive benefits are marketed but the devil is in the details - here’s everything you need to know.
Starting from 01 September 2025, UOB One Account will be reducing the maximum bonus interest from 3.3% p.a. to just 2.5% p.a..
From 1 August 2025, the DBS Woman’s World Card will reduce its monthly bonus cap for 4 MPD on online spend from S$1,500 to S$1,000.
If you’re using Marriott Bonvoy Nightly Upgrade Awards, here’s a heads-up - make sure to remove them before cancelling your booking, even if it’s fully refundable.
Hilton Honors members can now earn up to 15,000 bonus points on eligible stays booked through Hilton for Business from 28 May to 27 August 2025. Find out how to qualify and maximise this offer for your next work trip.
From 1 May 2025, UOB will be cutting bonus interest rates on the UOB One Account, reducing the maximum effective interest rate from over 4.0% p.a. to just 3.3% p.a. for most customers.
Following the November 2025 devaluation, the value of a KrisFlyer mile has undoubtedly dropped. While Saver awards remain the gold standard, it is time to revisit a perk that has always existed but is often ignored: the Advantage Award stopover. By leveraging the complimentary stopover on one-way Advantage redemptions, you can effectively book a second holiday for free - provided you travel within 30 days.