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Is my spend on CardUp eligible for credit card rewards?

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Most Singapore-issued credit cards can earn their usual base rewards when used on CardUp. That means you may still earn air miles, points, or cashback while making payments through the platform.

What you can earn

Depending on your credit card, you may earn:

  • ✈️ Air miles - up to 1.6 miles per dollar

  • 💳 Cashback - up to 3% on selected cards

  • Reward points - based on your card’s standard earn rate

Note: Rewards are determined by your card issuer. Always check your card’s terms for the most up-to-date earn rates.

Popular cards used on CardUp

Important notes

  • This list is not exhaustive

  • Eligibility may change depending on issuer updates

✈️ Air Miles Credit Cards

  • American Express® Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Credit Card

  • American Express® Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card

  • American Express® Singapore Airlines PPS Club Credit Card

  • American Express® Singapore Airlines Solitaire PPS Club Credit Card

  • Bank of China Elite Miles World Mastercard

  • Citi PremierMiles Visa Card

  • Citi PremierMiles American Express Card

  • Citi PremierMiles Mastercard

  • Citi Prestige Card

  • Citi ULTIMA Card

  • DBS Altitude Visa Signature Card

  • DBS Insignia Visa Infinite Card

  • DBS Vantage Card

  • OCBC Voyage Card

  • OCBC Voyage Premier / PPC / BOS Card

  • OCBC 90ºN Card

  • Standard Chartered Priority Banking Visa Infinite Credit Card

  • Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Credit Card

  • Standard Chartered Journey Credit Card

  • Standard Chartered Beyond Card

  • UOB PRVI Miles Mastercard

  • UOB PRVI Miles Visa Card

  • UOB Reserve Card

  • UOB Visa Infinite Metal Card

  • UOB Visa Signature Card

  • KrisFlyer UOB Credit Card

💳 Cashback Credit Cards

  • American Express® True Cashback Card

  • Bank of China Family Card

  • Citi Cash Back+ Card

  • Crypto.com Visa Cards (Across all tiers as CRO Rewards)

  • Maybank Platinum Visa Card

  • Standard Chartered Unlimited Cashback Credit Card

  • UOB Absolute Cashback Card

Important exclusions

Some cards and earn types are not eligible for rewards on CardUp, including:

  • All HSBC credit cards (from 01-Jul-2020)

  • UOB One Card base earn rates (from 01-Aug-2022)

  • Bank of China Family Card (from 01-Jan-2025)

  • UOB PRVI Miles Amex (from 01-Apr-2026)

  • DBS Treasures Black Elite Amex (from 01-Apr-2026)

  • DBS Altitude American Express Card

  • Trust Cashback Card

  • Diners Club cards

  • Selected bonus categories (e.g. 10X / promotional rewards)

Not sure if your card is eligible?

You’re not alone as new cards are frequently launched and terms change.

Here’s what you can do:

  • Check with your card issuer for confirmation

  • Review commonly used cards listed above

  • Use our rewards calculator to estimate earnings

  • Or if you need information about our merchant code (MCC) for payments made through CardUp, please contact our customer experience team at [email protected]

Try our rewards calculator

Want to know how much you can earn? Use the CardUp rewards calculator to:

  • Estimate miles, points, or cashback

  • Compare different cards

  • Plan your payments more effectively

Note: Results are estimates and may vary based on issuer policies.

Important information

  • CardUp does not issue credit cards or operate a rewards programme

  • Rewards are fully determined by your card issuer

  • We rely on issuer-provided information and update regularly where possible

  • Always refer to your bank’s official terms for final confirmation

FAQs

My card isn’t listed. Is it eligible?

Not necessarily. We only list commonly used cards. If yours isn’t shown, check directly with your card issuer.

Will I always earn rewards on CardUp?

In most cases, you may earn base rewards depending on your card. However, exclusions and changes may apply.

Important Disclaimer (Terms of Service)

As per our Terms of Service Clause 14, CardUp does not issue Payment Cards or operate a rewards program. You are responsible for understanding the rewards program associated with your Payment Card.

We include updates on changes to card issuer reward programs in our promotional material. We rely on the information provided to us by card issuers and make reasonable efforts to keep all such promotional marketing accurate and up to date.

However, we accept no liability or responsibility for the information provided by a payment card issuer, including if it is complete, correct, and up to date, and that we have understood it correctly and completely.

Always refer back to your bank/issuer card rewards eligibility and terms & conditions for the latest updates on the earn rates.

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