Entertainment credit cards
Enjoy a range of money-saving benefits and rebates when you dine out, go to the movies, meet up for drinks with your friends, and so much more. Sound good? Discover the best credit card for your entertainment spend on Finty.
On OCBC's website
OCBC Frank Credit Card
Highlights
- Feel cool flashing your card with over 120 hip designs to choose from
- 6% rebate on your online shopping, including Grab rides! Woohoo!
- 5% rebate on local entertainment from Fri to Sun, 3% on other days
- 5% rebate at selected cafés from Fri to Sun, 3% on other days
- 3% rebate on your 1st 2 NETS FlashPay Auto Top-Ups
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On American Express' website
American Express Platinum Credit Card
Highlights
- Earn up to 10 points per $1.60 spend at partner merchants across major brands, retail outlets and restaurants
- All other purchases still earn you 2 points per $1.60 spend
- Points won’t expire on you
- Redeem points as miles or over 200 fabulous rewards in fine dining, fashion, or electronics
- Dining, nightlife, golf, and travel privileges like a boss
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On HSBC's website
HSBC Revolution Credit Card
Highlights
- Earn 5 points per $1 spend on online shopping, local dining, and local entertainment
- All other purchases still earn you 1 point per $1 spend
- Enough points can get you cash, items, or vouchers for dining, shopping, or travel
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On Citi's website
Citibank SMRT Card
Highlights
- Up to 7% rebate at selected grocers
- Up to 15% rebate at selected cafés
- 5% rebate at Popular and Toys'R'Us
- Up to 2% rebate on your EZ-Reload with no convenience fee
- Rebates are redeemed as vouchers or offset your next purchase
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Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Credit Card
Highlights
- Earn 3 miles per $1 overseas spend and 1.4 miles per $1 local spend
- Access to over 1,000 airport lounges with Priority Pass membership
- Up to $1 mil travel insurance coverage is awesome
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On OCBC's website
OCBC Titanium Rewards Credit Card (Blue)
Highlights
- Earn 10 points per $1 spend at department stores or on clothes, shoes, bags, electronics, gadgets, kid's wear, or personal care
- Earn 10 points per $1 spend for online purchases at selected merchants
- All other purchases still earn you 1 point per $1 spend
- Redeem points as miles, vouchers, or cash to offset purchases on the spot
- Save up to 14% at Esso, 16% at Caltex and 20% at Sinopec on petrol
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On OCBC's website
OCBC Cashflo Credit Card
Highlights
- Pay over 6 months with 0% interest for transaction $1,000 and above
- Pay over 3 months with 0% interest for transaction between $100 and $1,000
- 1% rebate if your monthly spend is above $1,000 or 0.5% rebate if it's below
- Save up to 14% at Esso, 16% at Caltex and 20% at Sinopec on petrol
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Q&As about Entertainment credit cards
What exactly is an entertainment credit card?
As the name implies, it’s a card that rewards you for spending money on doing the things that make you happy. 'Entertainment' means different things to different people, so we’ve included on this page a selection of cards that reward (with rebates, points, air miles or entertainment-related perks) your spending at local entertainment venues, or on shopping, dining, golf, travel, Grab rides — whatever floats your boat.
What kind of perks and benefits, in addition to (or instead of) rewards points or air miles, can I expect with an entertainment credit card?
Your card may include a selection of the following benefits:
- Percentage rebate on local entertainment, possibly with higher rebates at weekends (e.g. 5%)
- Percentage rebate on online shopping (e.g. 6%)
- Percentage rebate on Grab rides (e.g. 6%)
- Percentage rebate at selected restaurants and fast food outlets, possibly with higher rebates at weekends (e.g. 5%)
- Free extras at selected bars and restaurants
- Percentage rebate on NETS FlashPay auto top-ups (e.g. 3%) and EZ-Reload (e.g. 2%)
- Free hotel nights, plus hotel discounts
- Airport lounge access
- Free travel insurance
- A gift of quality luggage
- Percentage rebate on petrol purchases (e.g. 16%)
- 0% interest instalment payment plans for large purchases
How much does it cost to have an entertainment credit card?
The annual fee will vary depending on the quantity and quality of rewards and perks attached to the card. It is likely to be in the region of $160 to $320 a year, but there is often a fee waiver for the first one or two years, and sometimes a further waiver in any year where you reach a spending target (e.g. $12,500) using the card in the previous year.
In addition to annual fees, you may have to pay a 2.5%-3.5% foreign transaction fee on overseas purchases (including those made online). And don’t forget the possibility of interest charges and late payment fees if you fail to repay your entire balance on or before the payment due date.
How can I decide which entertainment credit card is best for me?
Take a look at where your entertainment spending usually goes. (Your existing credit card statement — or bank statement if you are currently using a debit card — may give you a good guide.) Then choose a card that rewards your personal spending pattern. For example, if your Saturday night sees you taking an Grab ride, catching a movie, then grabbing something to eat and drink at a popular bar, look for a card that gives high rebates or points/miles on Grab plus local entertainment and dining, especially one that has higher rewards for weekend spending.
But if retail therapy (whether online or at a physical store) is your idea of a good time, you’d be better off choosing a card that rewards shopping with points, miles or cashback — you may even be able to find a card that has higher rewards at your favourite shopping destinations, such as department stores.
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