Fast Track to KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Get 3,000 Bonus Miles with S$5,000 Spend on AmEx KrisFlyer Ascend Card - Valid for New and Existing Cardholders (28 Jan to 28 Feb 2021)
From 28 January to 28 February 2021, holders of the American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card (existing and new cardholders are eligible) can enjoy a fast track to the KrisFlyer Elite Gold Membership tier by charging a minimum of S$5,000 (at least S$300 must be spent on singaporeair.com, flyscoot.com or KrisShop) during the aforementioned period. Additionally, American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card Members will also receive an additional 3,000 bonus KrisFlyer miles upon meeting this requirement.
The American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card awards 1.2 KrisFlyer miles for every S$1 spent on all eligible purchases. Members can also earn bonus KrisFlyer Miles on eligible Grab transactions as well as eligible purchases made with the Singapore Airlines Group and foreign currency spend during June and December each year. Previously, members were able to enjoy an accelerated upgrade to KrisFlyer Elite Gold (Star Alliance Gold) membership tier if they spend at least S$15,000 on their card at singaporeair.com within the first 12 months of card membership but under this new promotion, they will be able to achieve the same with just S$5,000 spend during the promotional period.
A minimum of S$5,000 must be charged to the American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card between 28 January 2021 and 28 February 2021 and this must include a minimum spend of S$300 at singaporeair.com, flyscoot.com, or KrisShop. In addition to the KrisFlyer Elite Gold membership, cardholders who satisfy the requirements will also receive an additional 3,000 bonus KrisFlyer Miles - this will increase your general earn rate on this card to at least 1.8 miles per dollar on your first S$5,000 spend (making it the best general spend credit card in Singapore for this period).
Card Members who meet the aforementioned criteria will have their KrisFlyer membership tier upgraded to KrisFlyer Elite Gold 8-10 weeks after the campaign ends on 28 February 2021 and the status will be valid for one year from the date of upgrade. As a quick reminder, benefits of KrisFlyer Elite Gold Membership include:
Additional 20kg check-in allowance
KrisFlyer Gold Lounge access at Changi Airport and access >900 Star Alliance Gold Lounges worldwide
Priority airport check-in
Priority baggage handling
Priority boarding for Economy Class
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 - 12,000 MR Points Bonus
American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card - 7,500 KrisFlyer Miles Bonus
Receive S$80 worth of vouchers when you apply for any UOB credit cards as a new customer between 8-31 October 2024 - minimum spending of S$500 within 30 days of card approval required.