Get up to 44,500 Bonus KrisFlyer Miles with American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card as New Customer
American Express has just increased the welcome offer for all eligible new customers who apply for The American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card. Eligible customers will be able to earn 44,500 bonus KrisFlyer miles in the first 6 months of card membership so long they apply and receive approval for The American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card before the end of 30 September 2020.
First-time American Express Singapore Airlines Credit Card applicants will receive 5,000 bonus KrisFlyer miles upon first spend on the card - no minimum spend is required. Additionally, all card members (including existing American Express customers who apply for The American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card between 01 July 2020 and 30 September 2020) will be able to earn 16,000 bonus KrisFlyer miles upon spending S$10,000 in the first 3 months from the date of card approval. Additionally, for applicants who register for the card using my unique referral link, you will also receive an additional 7,500 bonus KrisFlyer Miles on top of the public offer (unlocked by spending just S$2,000 within the first 3 months of card membership). New to American Express Card applicants will also be able to earn an additional 16,000 bonus KrisFlyer miles when they spend another S$10,000 in the 4th to 6th month of Card approval.
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Do note that the card comes with an annual fee of S$337.05 which cannot be waived in the first year. The American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card typically earns 1.2 KrisFlyer miles per SGD so if you are an eligible new to American Express card applicant, you can earn up to 68,500 KrisFlyer Miles over six months:
Welcome Bonus: 5,000 KrisFlyer Miles
Spend S$10,000 in Months 1-3: 12,000 Base Miles + 16,000 Bonus Miles + 7,500 Bonus Miles = 35,500 KrisFlyer Miles
Spend S$10,000 in Months 4-6: 12,000 Base Miles + 16,000 Bonus Miles = 28,000 KrisFlyer Miles
Total Miles: 68,500 KrisFlyer Miles (3.43 mpd)
As mentioned earlier, the 7,500 bonus KrisFlyer Miles will only be applicable if you use my referral link for The American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card (any one of the links in this article will suffice). Obviously, you should consider getting this card if you have major expenses coming up (as most of us do not typically charge S$10,000 to an American Express card over 3 months as there are credit cards out there that will give you 4 miles per dollar).
The American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card comes with some additional perks like a complimentary night each year at one of over 110 Hilton Properties in Asia Pacific and complimentary upgrade to Hilton Honors Silver membership tier. You will also be able to enjoy an accelerated upgrade to KrisFlyer Elite Gold membership tier if you spend at least S$15,000 on your Card at singaporeair.com within the first 12 months upon Card approval. Other perks include double KrisFlyer miles accrual voucher, lounge access passes to SATS Premier Lounge in Singapore and Plaza Premium Lounge around the world. More importantly, if you do not have any American Express issued credit cards, The American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card will give you access to American Express Offers where you can get significant cash rebates for meeting certain spend (e.g. Spend S$300 get S$75 Back).
Planning to get an American Express card? Using any of the following MGM referral links will earn you either bonus MR Points of KrisFlyer miles depending on the card that you will be applying for:
The Platinum Card - 40,000 MR Points Bonus.
American Express Platinum Credit Card - 15,000 MR Points Bonus
American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card - 7,500 KrisFlyer Miles Bonus
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This Go with Amex offer was not included in the original wave of hotel offers but was extended to my business credit card this morning - get S$100 back in statement credit with eligible spending of at least S$500 across participating Peninsula Hotel properties.