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OCBC Bank Customers Can Pay Anyone Using Google Pay Singapore - Transferred Funds Go Directly into PayNow Linked Account

April 18, 2020 by Mark Chua in Guide

Regardless of whether you are an Apple or Android™ user, OCBC Bank Customers can now use the new Google Pay™ Singapore app to transfer funds to anyone who has a PayNow-linked account instantly. Additionally, customers will get a chance to earn cash rewards (in the form of a scratch card) for every eligible transfer and this gets deposited directly into your bank account.

American Express Platinum Members Now Get Complimentary Night Each Year Across Selected Mandarin Oriental, Banyan Tree and Angsana Properties

April 14, 2020 by Mark Chua in Guide

American Express Platinum members now have more properties to select from for their free hotel stay each year.

Marriott Bonvoy Finally Extends Elite Status for All Members Globally to February 2022

April 09, 2020 by Mark Chua in Guide

All Marriott Bonvoy members (regardless of where you are based in), will enjoy a status extension to February 2022, based on your 2019 earned status.

5 Easy Steps to Overcome the Circuit Breaker Period in Singapore When It Comes to Buying Food

April 06, 2020 by Mark Chua in Guide

Yes, you can still earn more miles and cashback during the circuit breaker period in Singapore but maybe we should consider helping the smaller local businesses out (and get some exercise in while you are at it!).

Revisions to OCBC 360 Account Bonus Interest Rates From 02 May 2020 - Should You Continue to Put Your Savings Here?

April 02, 2020 by Mark Chua in Guide

The OCBC 360 Account will be introducing some changes on 02 May 2020 - should you still put your money inside this savings account? Get a summary and some additional insights into the upcoming changes!

Understanding the DBS Multiplier Account in 2020 - It May Not Be as Good as You Think and Bonus Interest Rates Will Be Reduced on 01 May 2020

April 01, 2020 by Mark Chua in Guide

3.8% p.a. is worth investing in, right? Well yes, but you may not be getting that full amount (or anywhere near) with your DBS Multiplier Account.

Are Diamond Hilton Honors Members Losing Suite Upgrades? Newly-Published Member Benefits Matrix Suggests Possibility

March 31, 2020 by Mark Chua in Guide

Today, it appears that Hilton Honors has made some wording changes to the Member Benefits page and apparently suite upgrades may have been taken out of the picture for Diamond members.

Hilton Honors Announces Generous Status Extensions for Every Member (Worldwide!) due to COVID-19 Situation

March 26, 2020 by Mark Chua in Guide

Today, all Hilton Honors members globally who hold elite status with the program (be it Diamond, Gold, or Silver) will automatically receive an extension through 31 March 2021 (or 31 March 2022 if you have already qualified for 2020).