Miles vs Cashback

American Express True Cashback Card

Uncapped flat-rate cashback on everything, with no categories to manage.

Issuer
American Express
Network
Amex
Rewards
Cashback
Annual fee
Annual fee, often waivable
Beginner-friendly
General spendOverseas spend

Pros

  • +1.5% flat cashback on everything, uncapped, no min spend
  • +3% intro cashback first 6 months, up to S$5,000 spend
  • +First-year annual fee waived
  • +Simple and beginner-friendly, no categories to track

Cons

  • S$174.40 annual fee from year two
  • 1.5% base rate is low vs tiered cashback cards
  • Amex less widely accepted in Singapore than Visa/Mastercard
Annual feeS$174.40as of 16 Jun 2026
Cashback1.5% flat, uncapped, no minimum spendas of 16 Jun 2026
Min. income (S'porean/PR)S$30,000/yras of 16 Jun 2026
Min. income (foreigner)S$60,000/yras of 16 Jun 2026

Eligibility: Age 21+. Amex does not publish income on its own page; S$30,000 (S'porean/PR) and S$60,000 (foreigner) come from third-party comparison sites.

Who it’s for

The American Express True Cashback Card is a cashback card from American Express, best suited to people who spend on general spend and overseas spend. It's beginner-friendly. It carries an annual fee that can often be waived. Confirm the current terms before applying.

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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