Singapore is one of the best cities in the world for earning airline miles through credit card spending. With over 10 major banks offering rewards programs that convert to frequent flyer miles, the ecosystem is rich but complex. MileKitty was built to simplify this — giving you a free, real-time calculator that accounts for block sizes, minimum transfers, and fees that most other tools ignore.
Understanding Conversion Rates
Not all bank points are created equal. Citi Miles and OCBC 90°N Miles offer the most efficient 1:1 conversion to KrisFlyer miles. DBS Points and UOB UNI$ convert at ratios requiring 2 points per mile (0.5:1), while Citi Rewards Points need 2.5 points for 1 mile. HSBC and Amex points fall in between at approximately 2.2–3 points per mile depending on the program.
Block Sizes: The Hidden Gotcha
Most banks require transfers in fixed "blocks." For example, Citi Miles must be transferred in blocks of 10,000. If you have 19,999 Citi Miles, only 10,000 can be transferred — the remaining 9,999 stay in your Citi account. MileKitty automatically calculates this, showing you exactly how many miles you'll receive and how many points are left over as remainder.
Transfer Fees & Processing Times
The standard transfer fee across Singapore banks is S$27.25 (inclusive of 9% GST) per request. Exceptions include HSBC (free for many cardholders) and American Express (free instant transfers). Processing times range from instant (HSBC, Amex, yuu) to 1–3 working days (Citi, DBS, UOB, StanChart). Always plan your transfers well before you need to book an award flight.
Supported Banks
- • Citi — Miles & Rewards Points
- • DBS — DBS Points & yuu Points
- • UOB — UNI$
- • OCBC — 90°N Miles, VOYAGE Miles, OCBC$
- • HSBC — Rewards Points
- • American Express — MR Points, Platinum Points
- • Standard Chartered — 360° Points
- • Maybank — TREATS Points
Airline Programs
- • Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer — Star Alliance partner
- • Cathay Pacific Asia Miles — Oneworld partner
- • British Airways Avios — Oneworld partner
- • EVA Air Infinity MileageLands — Star Alliance partner
Each program has different award charts, sweet spots, and partner airline options.
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