Miles vs Cashback

Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card

Simple uncapped flat cashback on all spend, with no categories or minimum to track.

Issuer
Standard Chartered
Network
Mastercard
Rewards
Cashback
Annual fee
Annual fee — often waivable
Beginner-friendly
General spendOverseas spend

Pros

  • +1.5% flat cashback on all spend, no categories to track
  • +Cashback is uncapped, no monthly limit
  • +No minimum spend needed to earn rewards
  • +Simple and beginner-friendly, easy to understand

Cons

  • Not free for life: S$196.20 annual fee after first year
  • Flat 1.5% is low vs category cards' higher tiered rates
Annual feeS$196.20as 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$90,000/yras of 16 Jun 2026

Eligibility: Age 21+. Foreigners need S$90,000 and an Employment Pass (raised from lower levels on 29 Mar 2025).

Who it’s for

The Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card is a cashback card from Standard Chartered, 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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