{"id":80614,"date":"2025-10-21T18:10:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T10:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=80614"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T07:19:19","slug":"dbs-vantage-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/dbs-vantage-card\/","title":{"rendered":"DBS Vantage Card Singapore 2025: Miles, Fees, Benefits & Overseas Spending"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thinking of getting the DBS Vantage Card?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re eyeing a premium travel credit card with lounge access, hotel perks, and decent miles earn rates, the DBS Vantage Card<\/strong> is probably already on your radar. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the DBS Vantage Card \u2014 from annual fees to income requirements, lounge access, and overseas spending perks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll also compare it with other travel-friendly options like YouTrip, the multi-currency card popular among Singaporeans abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. TL;DR<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is the DBS Vantage Card?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Benefits<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Sign-Up Bonus & Promotions<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Annual Fee & FX Fees<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Requirements<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Lounge Access<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Miles & Overseas Spend<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. DBS Vantage vs DBS Altitude<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Why YouTrip Might Be a Smarter Choice for Travellers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    \u26a1 TL;DR<\/strong>: DBS Vantage Card at a Glance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Feature<\/strong><\/th>DBS Vantage Card<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Card Type<\/strong><\/td>Visa Infinite (Metal)<\/td><\/tr>
    Annual Fee<\/strong><\/td>S$599.50<\/strong> per year (Not waivable in the first year);
    Paying the fee gives 12,500 DBS Points (25,000 miles).<\/td><\/tr>
    Minimum Income<\/strong><\/td>S$120,000\/year (Singaporeans\/PR\/Foreigners)<\/td><\/tr>
    Miles Earned<\/strong><\/td>1.5 miles per S$1 local;
    2.2 miles per S$1 overseas or 2.2% cashback<\/td><\/tr>
    FX Fee<\/strong><\/td>3.25% on foreign transactions<\/td><\/tr>
    Airport Lounge Access<\/strong><\/td>10 complimentary visits\/year<\/strong> via Priority Pass (principal cardholder)<\/td><\/tr>
    Key Lifestyle Perk<\/strong><\/td>Complimentary Accor Plus Explorer Membership + 1 complimentary hotel stay & dining discounts<\/td><\/tr>
    Best For<\/strong><\/td>High-spend, premium travellers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    What is the DBS Vantage Card?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The DBS Vantage Card is a premium credit card<\/strong> designed for Singaporeans who travel often or spend overseas. It offers the flexibility to earn either DBS Points or cashback on your purchases, with up to 2.2 miles per S$1 spent overseas<\/strong> or 2.2% cashback<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2757\ufe0f Note: <\/strong>You must switch the entire card<\/strong> to cashback mode; you cannot earn miles + cashback simultaneously<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The card also provides lifestyle perks like airport lounge access and dining benefits<\/strong>. Its metal design adds a premium feel, appealing to frequent travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83d\udca1 If you want to <\/em>avoid FX fees entirely<\/em><\/strong> and manage multiple currencies easily, a multi-currency travel card like <\/em>YouTrip<\/em><\/strong> is worth considering.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udcd6 Related guides: Best Singapore Credit Card For Overseas Spending (2025)<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    DBS Vantage Card Benefits<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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