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Chocolate Finance SG61 Birthday Booster: An Extra 1% p.a. on Fresh SGD Funds - up to 3% p.a. on first S$20K
Guide Mark Chua 8/4/26 Guide Mark Chua 8/4/26

Chocolate Finance SG61 Birthday Booster: An Extra 1% p.a. on Fresh SGD Funds - up to 3% p.a. on first S$20K

Chocolate Finance is marking SG61 with an extra 1% p.a. on fresh SGD funds for up to 61 days.

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HSBC Removes 1% p.a. Everyday+ Bonus Interest on the Everyday Global Account (Effective 1 July 2026)
Guide Mark Chua 6/17/26 Guide Mark Chua 6/17/26

HSBC Removes 1% p.a. Everyday+ Bonus Interest on the Everyday Global Account (Effective 1 July 2026)

HSBC is removing the 1% p.a. Everyday+ bonus interest on the Everyday Global Account from 1 July 2026, cutting the headline stacked rate by a full percentage point. Here is what it means for your savings strategy.

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World of Hyatt 2026 Category Changes: 136 Hotels Shifting on 20 May - Book Now to Lock In Current Rates
Guide Mark Chua 4/27/26 Guide Mark Chua 4/27/26

World of Hyatt 2026 Category Changes: 136 Hotels Shifting on 20 May - Book Now to Lock In Current Rates

The date is confirmed: World of Hyatt's new award chart and 2026 category changes kick in on 20 May 2026. 136 hotels are changing categories. Here is what you need to know and do before the deadline.

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HSBC Revolution Earns 8 mpd From April: What It Means for HSBC Customers
Guide Mark Chua 3/16/26 Guide Mark Chua 3/16/26

HSBC Revolution Earns 8 mpd From April: What It Means for HSBC Customers

The HSBC Revolution just got its most significant upgrade in years. If you are an HSBC customer with S$50,000 sitting in your Everyday Global Account, 8 mpd is now yours - permanently, and for free.

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Marriott Bonvoy Increases Free Night Award Top-up Limit to 25,000 Points
Guide Mark Chua 3/14/26 Guide Mark Chua 3/14/26

Marriott Bonvoy Increases Free Night Award Top-up Limit to 25,000 Points

Marriott Bonvoy has increased the points top-up limit for Free Night Awards from 15,000 to 25,000 points. This enhancement allows members to access higher-tier properties and luxury hotels more easily by bridging the gap with their existing points balance.

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UOB PRVI Miles American Express Card to Discontinue Complimentary Airport Transfers from April 2026
Guide Mark Chua 3/1/26 Guide Mark Chua 3/1/26

UOB PRVI Miles American Express Card to Discontinue Complimentary Airport Transfers from April 2026

The end of an era for one of Singapore’s most accessible airport limo perks: UOB will officially discontinue the complimentary airport transfer benefit for the UOB PRVI Miles American Express Card from 1 April 2026.

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World of Hyatt 2026 Award Chart Changes: New 5-Level Redemption System and Points Sharing
Guide Mark Chua 2/26/26 Guide Mark Chua 2/26/26

World of Hyatt 2026 Award Chart Changes: New 5-Level Redemption System and Points Sharing

World of Hyatt has announced a significant update to its award chart structure, expanding from three to five redemption levels starting May 2026. While the program retains its fixed-value system, top-tier redemptions are set to increase in cost.

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HeyMax vs. ShopBack: Why I Always Check Both (And Why Cash is Making a Comeback)
Guide Mark Chua 2/2/26 Guide Mark Chua 2/2/26

HeyMax vs. ShopBack: Why I Always Check Both (And Why Cash is Making a Comeback)

While I have long advocated for the outsized value of miles (specifically for World of Hyatt redemptions), blind loyalty to a single platform is a mistake. In this article, I compare HeyMax and ShopBack, sharing why I have recently found myself using ShopBack more often.

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