Singapore Sweet Spots & Transfer Partners
Singapore is one of the most valuable airline loyalty programs. Here's how to earn Singapore miles through credit card transfers, and the best ways to redeem them.
Transfer Partners
AMEX MR → Singapore (1:1, ~1440 min)
CHASE UR → Singapore (1:1, ~1440 min)
CITI TYP → Singapore (1:1, ~1440 min)
CAPITAL ONE → Singapore (1:1, ~1440 min)
Best Cards for Earning Singapore Miles
Amex Platinum
Amex · $695/yr
150,000 MR signup bonus
Min spend: $8,000 in 180 days
Best for: Japan (via ANA - best MR sweet spot), Asia (via Singapore/ANA), Europe (via Virgin Atlantic/Air France)
Amex once-per-lifetime rule per card product. Check CardMatch for targeted offers.
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Amex Gold
Amex · $325/yr
60,000 MR signup bonus
Min spend: $6,000 in 180 days
Best for: Japan (via ANA), Europe (via Air France/Virgin Atlantic), Everyday spend optimization (4x dining, 4x groceries)
Amex once-per-lifetime rule. Often has higher targeted offers (75-90k via incognito/referral).
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Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase · $550/yr
75,000 UR signup bonus
Min spend: $4,000 in 90 days
Best for: Europe (via United/Virgin Atlantic/Air France), Asia (via Singapore/Korean Air via Virgin Atlantic), Hawaii (via United/Southwest)
Chase 5/24 rule: must have fewer than 5 new cards in past 24 months
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Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase · $95/yr
60,000 UR signup bonus
Min spend: $4,000 in 90 days
Best for: Europe (via United/Virgin Atlantic/Air France), Hawaii (via United/Southwest), Budget-friendly entry to UR ecosystem
Chase 5/24 rule. Cannot hold Sapphire Reserve simultaneously for bonus.
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Start Planning
Use Fare Hacker's search to find Singapore award availability, or check the affordability calculator to see if you have enough.