The 5 best credit cards
for Singapore foodies
Signs outside restaurants promoting some kind of credit
card deal are becoming ubiquitous. 10% off here, 20% off there.
Complimentary dessert here. Return gift voucher of $20 there. Let's
face it, it can get a bit overwhelming.
In all likelihood, you'll end up getting several cards
so you never miss the deal. However, that's really not necessary.
After dining our way around town, and with more than a little
research, we've come up with a list of the top 5 credit cards for
dining in Singapore.
5. CITIBANK - Dividend
Card
Coming in at #5 is CITIBank's Dividend Card.
Having linked up with Marina Bay Sands, having a CITI card gets you
10% off at the likes of CUT by Wolfgang Puck (pictured), DB Bistro,
and Osteria Mozza! You can also enjoy discounts and offers at other
restaurants like SKIRT at W Singapore, Shin Kushiya, KURO, and
several others.
For a full list of participating venues, check
out Gourmet Pleasures. To
find out more about the CITIBank Dividend card, visit CITIBANK.
4. Standard Chartered -
Platinum
The Standard Chartered dining benefits come under its
umbrella scheme, 'The Good Life'. Encompassing lifestyle and dining
venues around Singapore, StanChart's credit card can come in quite
useful. While the majority of the offers on the dining front are at
chains and franchises, there are a few good spots - like Kiku and
Amarone (pictured) - on board as well. If hotel dining is your
thing, you'll be pleased to see Amara Sanctuary Sentosa and the
Raffles Hotel's dining spots taking part. Not too shabby.
To find out more and apply, click here.
3. DBS - Black Card
(American Express)
Often portrayed as the nightlife DBS card, the Black
Card certainly lives up to its name and offers an eclectic mix of
dining offers such as deals at Buyan, China One, The Chupitos Bar,
Crystal Jade, Senor Taco, May May, and Tomo Izakaya.
On top of all this, the card, being American Express,
gets you access to the American Express Selects offers; restaurants
at the Shangri-La, Meritus Mandarin and Fairmont Singapore Hotels
take part. There are also deals at restaurants like Greenwood Fish
Market & Bistro (pictured), Irodori, Morsels, and the entire
Tung Lok group.
To find out more about the DBS Black Card,
click here.
2. UOB - Delight Credit
Card
UOB has hundreds (we're not exaggerating) of good
dining deals. Everything from 10% off at Twelve Cupcakes and Baskin
Robbins to discounts at crowd pleasers like Din Tai Fung
(pictured), The White Rabbit, OTTO Ristorante, The Black Swan, and
Timbre. Hotel restaurants like the Amara Singapore, Shangri-la Rasa
Sentosa Resort & Spa, Goodwood Park Hotel, Pan Pacific
Singapore, Marina Mandarin, Parkroyal and the Conrade Hotel,
Carlton Hotel, One Farrer Hotel, and the Holiday Inn are also
included in the full list.
For the full list of offers, visit the UOB website.
On top of all that, there's also a little something for
the foodies that cook at home. If you spend more than $1, 000 on
your Delight card in a month, you'll receive 10% rebate vouchers
which can be redeemed at Cold Storage, Market Place, Jason's, Giant
and Guardian. Yes, please!
To find out more and apply for the UOB Delight credit
card, click here.
1. The American Express
Platinum Card
Taking the #1 spot is the American Express Platinum
Card. 'The' dining card of Singapore it seems.
Foodies, have you heard of the Palate card? It's the
dining membership that gets you up to 50% of a-la-carte food at
restaurants like D'Bell, Buyan, Il Lido, The Prime Society, and
Praelum Wine Bistro. It usually costs close to $500 - but it's
complimentary with the AMEX Platinum.
Not good enough? You also get the Feed at Raffles (FAR)
Card included complimentary with your American Express. That means
up to 50% off at the Fairmont and Swissotel restuarants: Mikuni,
Prego, and Equinox, just to name a few.
On top of all that, you'll still be able to access of
the American Express
Selects deals (mentioned above) as well as offers under
the Global Dining
Program.
And barflies, if you're still not convinced, American
Express Platinum recently launched their Chillax promotion
meaning that you get complimentary cocktails at some of Singapore's
top bars including The Spiffy Dapper, Ah Sam Cold Drinks Stall, The
Horse's Mouth, Maison Ikkoku, and more. DAAAYUM.
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