Miles vs Cashback

Best No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards

Many cards advertise a "free" first year but charge a fee afterward. These are genuinely no-annual-fee — nothing to track, nothing to waive — making them low-risk keepers.

  1. Rewards points

    Why it fits: Permanently no annual fee, with strong online and contactless rewards.

    No annual fee · Min income S$65,000

    Pros

    • +No annual fee, permanent — no waiver to chase
    • +Up to 4 mpd (10X points) on online/contactless spend
    • +Beginner-friendly, simple day-to-day
    • +Rewards points convertible to miles via Visa

    Cons

    • 4 mpd capped at ~S$1,000/month spend
    • High rate limited to eligible online/contactless spend
    • Low base earn ~0.4 mpd on everything else
  2. Cashback

    Why it fits: No annual fee, app-managed, with a flexible bonus category.

    No annual fee · Min income S$30,000

    Pros

    • +No annual fee
    • +Up to 15% cashback on 1 self-picked category per quarter
    • +Fully managed in-app, no paperwork
    • +Visa, widely accepted at home and abroad

    Cons

    • 15% rate needs ~S$2,000/mo spend, caps ~S$250/quarter
    • Only 1 preferred category; just 1% local / 0.5% foreign base
    • Foreign-spend cashback was cut in Mar 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which credit cards have no annual fee in Singapore?
A few are genuinely fee-free for life (rather than just a first-year waiver). They're a low-risk choice since there's no fee to recoup — but always confirm the current terms.
Is a no-fee card worth it?
Yes, as a low-commitment keeper — there's no annual cost to justify. Just make sure its rewards match how you spend.