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Convert Bank Reward Points for 12%/15% Bonus KrisFlyer Miles @ Participating Banks

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His_Holiness on 26/10/2021 - 19:21 singaporeair.com (1244 clicks)

Convert your bank reward points to KrisFlyer miles, with a minimum of 10,000 KrisFlyer miles in a single transaction to qualify for bonus miles.

Earn 12% bonus miles when you convert between 10,000 to 49,999 miles in a single qualifying transaction.
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Earn 15% bonus miles when you convert 50,000 miles or more in a single qualifying transaction.

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Referrer and referee receive 750 bonus KrisPay Miles for use in Kris+ App.

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  • Sir Mittens on 26/10/2021 - 19:33
    +1

    Is this in reference to credit card points via these banks?

    Edit: Can confirm, logged onto ANZ rewards credit card and I see the promotion.

  • pzhon on 26/10/2021 - 19:44

    nice, it is time to plan the trip!

    I have hundreds of thousands Amex points can be used!

    • ck009 on 27/10/2021 - 08:02
      +2

      also, remember you can earn Star Alliance Gold status if you transfer more than 250k points to KrisFlyer

      https://onemileatatime.com/transfer-points-earn-star-allianc…

      • bozbargain on 27/10/2021 - 15:45

        That's an American promotion, right? How many Aussie bank/AmEx points would you need to transfer to get to Krisflyer Gold then?

        • ck009 on 27/10/2021 - 17:18
          +1

          It's a Krisflyer promotion. You have to credit 250k points to your Krisflyer account to be awarded with the Gold Status

          Here is the aussie version of the article https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/singapore-airline…

          • bozbargain on 27/10/2021 - 18:05

            @ck009: Got it. From what I can see, you don’t just need to ‘transfer 250k points to Krisflyer’ but your Krisflyer account needs to grow by 250k points. A big difference with some bank cards only transferring at 3:1. I miss the old AmEx days.

  • lawbee on 26/10/2021 - 19:59
    +4

    A google cached page indicates velocity will also have bonus points when transferring from participating banks (anz, cba, amex, etc) between 1 November 2021 and 30 November 2021

    however the page on velocity is currently 404

    • whyisave on 26/10/2021 - 23:05
      +1

      Yes, they have usually had those 15% bonuses for transfers every May and November.

      It's how the banks offload that 'debt', to an airline company, by nudging us with that 15% bonus.

    • Sneakz on 27/10/2021 - 09:45

      great find! now to choose velocity or Kris :S

  • Flyingdoc on 26/10/2021 - 20:00

    Ends 22 November 2021

  • pzhon on 26/10/2021 - 20:03

    how long does kris points get expired? Anyone knows please?

    • cheapjunkie on 26/10/2021 - 20:04
      +3

      3 years, however currently they have been providing free 6 month extensions as they near expiry dates. Not sure how long they will keep doing this as flights start opening up

      • Gunnar on 26/10/2021 - 20:25
        +3

        You can also pay $50 or 100 usd and have your expiring points extended for another year (only valid once thoigh)

        I love flying SIA but the points expiry is annoying as hell

        • whyisave on 26/10/2021 - 23:07
          +1

          Yes, and I don't like how the points expire in tranches.

          They were very shrewd in designing that system.

          I like the United Airlines system, where all points accumulate in 1 pool,
          and ANY activity that interacts with the account, extends the expiry by 1.5 years.

        • hayashiyoshi on 27/10/2021 - 09:35

          Agree … I lost all my points due to this restrictions.
          A bit reluctant to put my points there and have to use it within 3 years.

      • pzhon on 26/10/2021 - 20:26

        Ok. I will convert some points to kris then. I believe the boarder is opening next year to most of countries.

      • [Deactivated] on 27/10/2021 - 07:23

        Isn't it 2 years?

        • Gunnar on 27/10/2021 - 12:51

          Nah, 3 years

          • [Deactivated] on 27/10/2021 - 13:45

            @Gunnar: That helps me ALOT.

            • Gunnar on 27/10/2021 - 13:49

              @[Deactivated]: Probably best to contact them and ask in case it's changed but the last time I looked at Kris Flyer miles expiring (2019), their expiry it was definitely 3 years

              • [Deactivated] on 27/10/2021 - 14:52

                @Gunnar: Yeah, I've touched base.

  • zilver on 26/10/2021 - 20:08

    Are krisflyer points less than 15% worse than Qantas Frequent flyer points?

    • bozbargain on 26/10/2021 - 21:38
      +8

      Say that again?

    • dtpearson on 26/10/2021 - 21:56
      +1

      I found for business class flights KrisFlyer was way better value eg 115k KrisFlyer points each way to Europe, where Qantas wanted 600k points for similar flights.

      • bozbargain on 27/10/2021 - 06:58

        600k? That doesn’t look like a Classic rewards flight. I just booked a trip to Europe. Outbound on Cathay (via Qantas) for 150k Qantas points and $320 in fees and back via Singapore Air for 116k KrisFlyer and €75 ($115) in fees. The Singapore Air flight is going to be the more enjoyable, despite both flying an A350.

        • Craze on 02/11/2021 - 14:43

          I could be wrong, but thought there isn't any fees when redeeming KF with SIA?

          • bozbargain on 02/11/2021 - 21:17
            +1

            @Craze: There are certainly taxes you need to pay as per the example I gave, they’re just a lot less than what you’d pay Qantas.

    • T-man on 26/10/2021 - 22:58
      +5

      I value KrisFlyer points more than Qantas. At least with KrisFlyer you can find many reward flights available. Good luck with Qantas unless you are Gold or Platinum Elite.

      • whyisave on 26/10/2021 - 23:08

        I value KrisFlyer points, because the SQ experience is very enjoyable,
        and transiting through Changi Airport is always a win :-)

        • Tsuivan on 28/10/2021 - 12:45
          +1

          Changi is usually great, but transiting through there last month was a total nightmare.

          Every transit passenger was just corralled into a waiting area which was just a repurposed departure gate. No one was able to leave that area meaning you could not go to any stores, lounges etc.

          Hopefully it will improve soon.

  • Markymark77 on 26/10/2021 - 20:10

    Logged into citibank and I can't see the promo. anyone?

  • sh4hp on 26/10/2021 - 20:16
    -3

    Is it a 1 to 1 exchange? If so, what's the points worth?

  • gembel on 26/10/2021 - 20:31
    +1

    Any good CC offers now?

  • T-man on 26/10/2021 - 20:32

    Is this the first time this particular promotion is on with KrisFlyer? I have never seen before.

    • nightelves on 26/10/2021 - 20:49
      +2

      Not there was one this year also.

  • daft009 on 26/10/2021 - 20:59
    +3

    Might be able to double dip with the free star alliance gold promo too

    • nightelves on 26/10/2021 - 20:59

      Was thinking that as well.

      • auindie on 26/10/2021 - 21:08

        If possible share the details

      • daft009 on 26/10/2021 - 21:09

        Haha great minds…

        I'm a sucker for SQ! Got 4 mil in there expiring in June and I'm transferring more in lol

        So transfer in 210k KF will equate to 241.5k KF now then another 10k KF in Feb should work?

        • nightelves on 26/10/2021 - 21:27

          Wtf! How on earth did you get some many? That's like 10+ rtw in business class.

          • daft009 on 26/10/2021 - 21:30

            @nightelves: Lots of expenses lol. ;)

            • nightelves on 26/10/2021 - 21:42

              @daft009: Wish I had those sort of expenses 😞

              • daft009 on 26/10/2021 - 22:04

                @nightelves: Yeah I know quite a few with heaps more than me lol

                • nightelves on 26/10/2021 - 22:06

                  @daft009: How are you going use it all within June?

                  • daft009 on 27/10/2021 - 11:23

                    @nightelves: will get gold and then just pay in miles to get it extended for 12months
                    also have booked 3 trips for 2022, including a waitlist in First for 3x pax.

                    worst case will transfer to shangrila or vrooms to book hotel rooms

            • Diji1 on 26/10/2021 - 23:05

              @daft009: So losses?

              • daft009 on 05/12/2021 - 18:48

                @Diji1: Sorry missed this comment. Not sure what you mean?

    • T-man on 26/10/2021 - 21:31

      Yup and possibly status match with Virgin Gold and hopefully Qantas will have another status match promotion this year, this will open a door to Qantas Gold.

    • MaxHashrate on 26/10/2021 - 21:35

      is the double dip referring to the bank convertion to krisflyer points earning elite status to qualify for gold?

  • LemonShapedRock on 26/10/2021 - 21:17

    Classic no CBA.

  • UberIsCool on 26/10/2021 - 21:27
    +5

    Also Kris flyer can be converted to Shangri-La GC. I booked a Sydney harbour view room worth $600 for about $200 of points two weeks ago. With this promo should knock $30 points off for that.

    • whyisave on 26/10/2021 - 23:08

      Good tip !

      Is that only for Sydney,
      or Shangri-La anywhere else ?

      • T-man on 26/10/2021 - 23:17
        +1

        Cairns, I’ve been there and it was great

        • whyisave on 26/10/2021 - 23:17
          +1

          I have plenty of KrisFlyer points,
          and I did not know what to do with them,
          with the border closures.

          This is a good idea now, for me to splurge domestically, hah

      • UberIsCool on 26/10/2021 - 23:40

        Shangri-La group. In fact it’s a good way of converting Amex points to Shangri-La indirectly. I had 1000 GC points and needed 2500 for the Sydney stay. All the rooms were 2500 redemption all the way to executive harbour view so I booked that room. 1500 points was about $150.

        • Agent Q on 27/10/2021 - 08:25

          The converstion rate from Krisflyer to SGC is 12 to 1 . So 2,500 SGC points costs around 30,000 Krisflyer points. So how do you work out $150? I'd price Krisfyler points at least 1 cent each so $300.

  • anna10 on 26/10/2021 - 22:09

    If booking saver or if necessary advantage F or preferably suites, is there any benefit in getting gold SQ status?

    • JoeyJoeJoe on 27/10/2021 - 08:23
      +2

      No, except possible 12 month extension of expiring miles.

  • T-man on 26/10/2021 - 22:53
    +3

    Just converted Amex MR points and points + bonus were credited to my KrisFlyer instantly.

    • Safoan on 12/11/2021 - 21:17

      Can I transfer points from my partners AMEx to my krisflyer account? Or it has be my card to my krisflyer account ?

      • T-man on 12/11/2021 - 21:42

        Name has to be matched.

        • Safoan on 12/11/2021 - 22:29

          Hmm. Thanks for the info.

  • dbglt on 26/10/2021 - 23:23
    +1

    Got a bunch of AMEX and ANZ rewards, but new to this whole redemption business. Is this a cost effective way of using points? Finding it hard to compare to other product classes and between Airlines etc

    • Deezy88 on 27/10/2021 - 10:00

      I'm on the same boat and curious to know.

    • bozbargain on 30/10/2021 - 11:04
      +3

      Depends on your definition of cost effective. Krisflyer is in my opinion the best freq flyer program to redeem business class both in terms of product, costs (points + taxes) and availability of award seats. See above an example of a recent booking I made. Some people may find it a waste to spend 116k (or 232k in membership rewards points) on a one way trip to Europe, for me it’s the only real indulgence I allow myself in life in terms of pure luxury. I’m not someone who would ever buy a luxury car or cares about status but I enjoy the relentless chasing of points, the planning of the perfect trip, the actual kick I get from booking a trip, the joy in the weeks leading up to the trip knowing that I’ll arrive somewhat rested, the stress it reduces when getting to the airport (less queues), the lounge experience, the book-the-chef option, the way you’re pampered in flight, the option of having a nice shower half way in the lounge, the priority baggage handling on arrival etc. Other people who say, you could have redeemed your points for gift cards, book a cheap economy flight instead and save the $500 to spend on a nice hotel upon arrival also have a point of course but I really depends on what brings you joy and reduces travel stress.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/10/2021 - 07:22

    I have my pts from AMEX deal, I think it was around 75k Krisflyer, so this would be a nice bonus.

    I'm discussing extending my current pts, the 2 year timeslot has me worried currently.

    • JoeyJoeJoe on 27/10/2021 - 08:24

      3 year validity

      • [Deactivated] on 27/10/2021 - 13:45

        Thanks.

        I will transfer then, Ill have 450k PTS.

        Im deciding on first class around the world, or a couple of return business trips!

  • bitesized on 27/10/2021 - 11:46
    +1

    Thanks OP - was waiting on this deal to come back so I can transfer my ANZ/Citi/Amex points and close the cards after!

  • [Deactivated] on 27/10/2021 - 13:46

    Do we ring AMEX< or is it ONLINE?

  • kdh on 28/10/2021 - 11:42

    Can't find it in the HSBC website or am I doing something wrong? Only the VA conversion is available

    • nomekop on 28/10/2021 - 23:41

      I gave them a call, only mastercard cards can do that. Not the platinum

  • BargainBenno on 02/11/2021 - 10:57

    Anyone know of a promo code to use when signing up for KrisFlyer? I was a member in 2008 but it seems to have lapsed.

  • BargainBenno on 02/11/2021 - 10:59
    +1

    Is transferring to SQ and then using the SQ points to book VA flights a better deal? I have my doubts about how long VA will be around to be honest. They are being run by cowboys who are renowned for stripping a company of its assets then dumping it.

    • bozbargain on 02/11/2021 - 21:25

      Put them into Velocity if you don’t want your points to expire and you plan on using them domestically. Use Krisflyer if you are planning a trip to/via Singapore within the next 3 years. Over the years, I’ve booked maybe 20 international redemptions via Qantas, Delta, Korean Air and Singapore Air. Singapore Air has always been the best in terms of availability. I’ve tried to use my Velocity points over and over again but never found any ‘classic’ rewards seats.

  • Craze on 02/11/2021 - 14:51

    Tossing between KF and Velocity as Velocity is having 30% bonus with ANZ rewards now…

    • eting on 04/11/2021 - 19:42
      +2

      Assuming you don't need the Krisflyer points in the near future and they don't change the redemption rate between Krisflyer and Velocity once the transfer suspension is lifted, it's better value to transfer to velocity with the 30% bonus.

      With each of the current bonuses available:

      ANZ => Velocity => KF = 0.419 KF miles per ANZ rewards point
      vs
      ANZ => KF = 0.383 KF miles per ANZ rewards point

      The spanner in the works would be if the relationship between VA and SIA changes following VA's change in ownership.

      • bozbargain on 06/11/2021 - 19:52
        +1

        This is only for banks where the rate between Krisflyer and Velocity if different (eg doesn’t apply to Membership Rewards). Velocity to Krisflyer was 1.55:1 before they suspended this last year (and it could be that this reciprocal partnership doesn’t come back at all).

  • fedex11 on 14/11/2021 - 01:01

    It says bank transfer points to KF miles can take up to 14 days. Do the points need to 'physically' reach KF account by 22nd Nov? Or would the bonus still apply as long as transfer is made out of the bank account by 22nd Nov?

    • squarepants on 14/11/2021 - 08:55

      Believe points will need to be in the KF account by 22 Nov to count.

      • Craze on 14/11/2021 - 10:22

        Oh gosh, I just converted ANZ rewards points for KF and still need to call ANZ tomorrow to verify my details…. fingers crossed the points will get into KF by 22/11!

  • zan5hin on 14/11/2021 - 12:15

    be warned my Westpac altitude account, on their altitude site it said 3 biz days for processing then on final checkout it said 5 biz days so different information.

  • jimwh on 15/11/2021 - 10:21

    Someone mentioned the amex transfer is instant,isn' t it?
    How about Citibank?

  • nightelves on 15/11/2021 - 22:56

    Anyone know if the transfer bonus counts toward elite status for Singapore Airlines

    • bbqwer on 15/11/2021 - 22:59

      NO

    • squarepants on 16/11/2021 - 08:26

      You should. But the elite miles will not show up immediately but within 3 weeks after the campaign period has ended.

  • sakg on 16/11/2021 - 21:41

    I haven't got a Krisflyer account. Is there any bonus going on with opening an account.

  • bozbargain on 18/11/2021 - 13:27
    +1

    For those like me who have left this till the last minute, I was pleased to see that transferring ~250k MR points from AmEx to Krisflyer took less than 2 hours, I didn't have an existing Krisflyer account linked to this particular AmEx profile either so the whole process of linking them first and then transferring was pretty fast. Bonus points hit the account immediately as well. In the process, I became a Silver status holder as well, which is a nice plus I suppose.

    • Reveen on 18/11/2021 - 17:34

      Good feedback. In my experience transferring today ANZ was instant and AmEx half an hour.

      • Reveen on 19/11/2021 - 02:26

        I forgot to mention the bonus points and status credits were added to my account immediately on receipt of the transfers.

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