Citibank Platinum Card
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In the rising heat of low-minimum-income platinum cards battle in the tiny singapore consumer market , Citibank has finally launched one of its own, the "True" Platinum card... minimum income is S$80k pa, above that for ABN, UOB Ladies ($70k), Amex ($50k), OCBC's Titanium ($50k), DBS Black Card ($48k), but slightly below that for UOB Platinum's $96k.
Con: no free 1st year. cost $180 pa. but two potentially offsetting pros: it's giving away a bangkok return ticket and free entry at Velvet on Fri and Sat! So it might be worth the $180 membership fee! there are other privileges too... see below:
Overview
Indulge in a host of exclusive privileges with your Citibank Platinum Visa.
Platinum Travel Privileges
Companion Travel Program
One-for-one companion travel Business Class ticket to selected destinations via Finnair and Gulf Air.
One-for-50% off companion travel Business Class ticket to selected destinations via Air Mauritius.
Special air fares for Business Class ticket to selected destinations.
Cruise Program
Cunard Cruises: Up to 25% discount for both first and second passengers on the Queen Mary 2.
Crystal Cruises: Up to 50% discount on companion ticket on the Crystal Fleet of Ships.
Orient Express Cruises: 10% off published rate on Road to Mandalay.
Hotel Stay Program
Stay 3 nights for the price of 2 at selected hotels such as Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang, The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands, The Garden Hotel GuangZhou, Sutera Harbour Resort, The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei and many more.
Exclusive privileges and discounts at selected hotels.
Citibank World Privileges
Take advantage of Citibank World Privileges, a discount program exclusively for Citibank Visa Platinum Cardmembers.
Local deals available to international travellers at over 1000 establishments both at home and across Asia.
Discounts and privileges at restaurants, bars, hotels, shopping outlets, golf courses and more.
Platinum Golf Privileges
Access to golf courses at preferential rates.
Malaysia - Palm Resort, Pulai Springs, Tanjung Puteri, The Legends, A'Famosa, Kota Permai.
Indonesia - Laguna Bintan Golf Club; Ria Bintan Golf Club; Indah Puri Golf Resort.
Other Platinum Privileges
Retail Privileges
Earn an instant 6% Rebate at Tangs for every $10 charged to your card.
Exclusive discounts at selected retail outlets such as World of Golf, The Link, Nakamichi, Bruno Magli and many more.
Lifestyle Privileges
Exclusive privileges at Visage, Spa Esprit, Body Contours and Amore Spa & Fitness and many more.
Gourmet Privileges
Enjoy special dining privileges such as guaranteed reservations at selected top restaurants with discounts at more than 600 dining outlets in Singapore.
Clubbing Privileges
Free entry to Velvet on Fri & Sat. One-for-one drinks till 1am at Velvet & Wine Bar.
Receive a complimentary bottle of Processo Brut Italian Sparkling (worth S$70) with minimum spending of S$150 at Balaclava.
Motoring Privileges
Road Tax - up to 6 months' interest-free installment plan on road tax (2.5% service fee applies).
Car Insurance - up to 12 months' interest-free installment plan on car insurance under Citibank's AutoShield product.
Car Financing - up to 6 months' interest-free installment plan or $500 cash rebate (whichever is lower) for automobile loan refinancing with Citibank.
Car Accessories and Servicing - up to 12 months' interest-free installment plan on car accessories and servicing at participating partners.
Complimentary car towing services to CAS workshop and jump-start services.
Complimentary weekend parking at selected malls such as Millenia Walk, Ritz Carlton and Conrad Hotel with minimum spending of S$50 in a single receipt.
Enjoy exclusive discounts and privileges on car rentals with Hertz and Avis.
Petrol Rebates
The Esso Mobil Privilege Card is a complimentary privilege for Citibank Platinum Visa cardmembers. The card entitles you to savings on petrol diesel and lubricants at more than 80 Esso and Mobil stations nationwide.
Special Access to Exclusive Events
Be one of the privileged few to be invited to our regular Platinum events.
Interest-free Installment Plan
Indulge in the luxury of interest-free installments for up to 36 months on your purchases when you shop in Singapore. Purchases can range from furniture to holidays, electronics to jewelry.
Flexible Payment Installment on Overseas Spend
You can now spread your payments for overseas purchases over a period of up to 6 months. -
what is the purpose of this posting?
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Errrrrr, advertising? Promotion? General knowledge?
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to inform and to share my view lor...
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me waiting for this http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=123796
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uob ladies platinum? it's out liao.Originally posted by FireIce:me waiting for this http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=123796
u waiting for it to waive annual fees? -
i know it's out lah
i posted tt thread wat
i waiting for them to invite me...........mueahhahahah -
i already received the invitation.Originally posted by FireIce:i know it's out lah
i posted tt thread wat
i waiting for them to invite me...........mueahhahahah
so i think u shld receive it anytime. -
mueahhahahaha
i bery poor one leh
i think have to wait long long before they even notice me -
hmmm... i recall that in the past Platinium cards are exclusive and by invitation only... they didn't even state the income requirements....
Actually i think the way the various banks are doing, they really cheapen the Platinium card.... after a while... everyone will have one... the same thing with the "gold" card a couple of years ago. -
exactly... think they juz tot of fancy names for those really exclusive ones, like the Centurion, Infinity...Originally posted by spencer99:hmmm... i recall that in the past Platinium cards are exclusive and by invitation only... they didn't even state the income requirements....
Actually i think the way the various banks are doing, they really cheapen the Platinium card.... after a while... everyone will have one... the same thing with the "gold" card a couple of years ago.
juz saw my friend flashing her UOB infinity card the other day... wondering how much u got to earn to get that card? anyone knows? -
Long time ago *ahem*....I was offered an Amex Platinum. I took it up, but gave it up after 2 years because the subscription was so damned expensive - over S$2000 per year or something like that (if I'm not mistaken).
I never used the personal concierge services, etc etc. I just used it like a normal card. They recommended discounts, memberships, etc....but they were all at so expensive type of set-ups I couldn't afford any.
The only privilege I had with the Platinum? There was once when I was paying for lunch and my friend said "wah, nice". There was another time when I bought my foreign business guests dinner and they said "wah, Amex Platinum.....maybe you're earning too much and should give us more discounts".
At many places, I found that skin colour was more important than card colour. Angmohs using cash were treated better than me with my Platinum. After all, its just a mode of payment, so why should someone with Platinum be treated better?
In the end, I realised that a credit card was just a credit card, regardless of its name or colour.....and I gave it up. Furthermore, in Singapore, the credit limit is the same, no matter what type of credit card you have.
Now, I have a DBS platinum, but thats because it with free lifetime subscription. I also have a Citibank Gold, but its just for the frequent flyer mileage and not any other reason.....otherwise, I'd rather just get a normal non-Gold, non-Platinum Visa card. -
gentlerock, u must be really earning a lot then... for DBS to give u free lifetime membership...
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Wel, don't be mistaken lah. I got the DBS Platinum through membership of a certain organisation (all other members there also got).Originally posted by sweetie05:gentlerock, u must be really earning a lot then... for DBS to give u free lifetime membership... -
i received alot of invitation from the bank to apply for their cards, latest is american express but i cant leh .. cos i dont earn that much. Dont know why they keep on send and send , so annoying, sif like i can apply
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never knew that i always tot credit card was as long as you can satisfy the requirements they will give you one?Originally posted by spencer99:hmmm... i recall that in the past Platinium cards are exclusive and by invitation only... they didn't even state the income requirements....
Actually i think the way the various banks are doing, they really cheapen the Platinium card.... after a while... everyone will have one... the same thing with the "gold" card a couple of years ago. -
It's expensive membership card.
I was offered life-time Platinium cards membership for one time payment of SG$500 from Standard Chartered Bank.
So do you think $180 annually is expensive??