Miles vs Cashback

American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card

Co-branded KrisFlyer card for Singapore Airlines loyalists, with lounge and hotel perks.

Issuer
American Express
Network
Amex
Rewards
Miles
Annual fee
Has an annual fee
Lounge access
TravelDiningGeneral spend

Pros

  • +Earns KrisFlyer miles directly, no transfer step needed
  • +~1.2 mpd base on both local and foreign spend
  • +Bonus miles on SIA, Scoot and Grab spend (capped)
  • +Lounge access plus an annual hotel night included

Cons

  • S$397.85 annual fee; pays off mainly for SIA flyers
  • Amex less widely accepted than Visa/Mastercard in SG
  • Bonus categories are capped, limiting extra miles
Annual feeS$397.85as of 16 Jun 2026
Miles per $1 (local)1.2 mpdas of 16 Jun 2026
Miles per $1 (foreign)1.2 mpdas of 16 Jun 2026
Min. income (S'porean/PR)S$30,000/yras of 16 Jun 2026

Eligibility: Age 21+. Amex does not publish a minimum-income figure for this card; S$30,000 is the MAS regulatory minimum cited by third parties, not an issuer-stated number.

Who it’s for

The American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card is a air miles card from American Express, best suited to people who spend on travel, dining and general spend. It's includes lounge access. It carries an annual fee, so weigh that against the rewards you'll genuinely use.

View official detailsAlways confirm the latest fees, rates and terms on the issuer’s site.

Sources

Last reviewed 16 Jun 2026.

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