{"id":84848,"date":"2026-03-24T15:43:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=84848"},"modified":"2026-04-28T15:22:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T07:22:49","slug":"gxs-debit-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/gxs-debit-card\/","title":{"rendered":"GXS Debit Card Review 2026: Fees, Rewards, Overseas Use &amp; How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Want to know whether the GXS debit card is worth getting in 2026? You\u2019re in the right place.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The GXS Debit Card is Singapore&#8217;s digital-bank debit card backed by Grab and Singtel. It&#8217;s a decent option for everyday local spending and fee-free overseas card payments \u2014 particularly if you&#8217;re already in the Grab or Singtel ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we cover everything: what the card is, how the cashback rewards work, whether you can use it overseas, the ATM situation, how it compares to the GXS FlexiCard \u2014 and what&#8217;s new from GXS Bank in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc9c&nbsp;Stay Up To Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/hong-kong-atm-withdrawal-guide\/\">Hong Kong ATM Withdrawal Guide: Fees, Locations, Exchange Rates (2026)<\/a><br>\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/\">33 Things to Do in Kyoto, Japan: Top Attractions, Food &amp; Travel Tips<\/a><br>\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/car-rental-tokyo\/\">Car Rental Tokyo Guide 2026: Top Providers, Prices &amp; Tips for Tourists<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tldr\"><strong><strong><strong>\u26a1 <strong><strong>TL;DR: GXS Debit Card at a Glance<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Card network<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mastercard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Issuing bank<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">GXS Bank Pte. Ltd. (MAS-licensed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Annual fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Issuance fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free (physical + virtual)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Foreign transaction fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0% (no FX markup)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>ATM cash withdrawal<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not supported locally or overseas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cashback rewards<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Instant cash reward per eligible transaction \u2265 S$10 (up to S$5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Reward draws<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">One draw per eligible transaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>PayNow<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705 Supported<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Google Pay \/ Apple Pay<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not currently supported<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Who can apply<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">GXS Savings Account holders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Card colours<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Off-White, Dark Purple, Purple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>GXS Odyssey<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705 Loyalty missions for bonus rewards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-gxs-bank\"><strong>What is GXS Bank?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"what-is-gxs-debit-card\"><a href=\"#what-is-gxs-debit-card\"><strong>What is the GXS Debit Card?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#is-gxs-debit-card-free\"><strong>Is the GXS Debit Card Free?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#gxs-debit-card-rewards\"><strong>GXS Debit Card Rewards &amp; Cashback<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#gxs-debit-card-overseas\"><strong>GXS Debit Card Overseas Use<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#gxs-debit-card-atm\"><strong>GXS Debit Card ATM Withdrawal<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#gxs-paynow\"><strong>Can GXS Use PayNow?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#gxs-debit-vs-flexicard\"><strong>GXS Debit Card vs GXS FlexiCard<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-apply\"><strong>How to Apply for the GXS Debit Card<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#gxs-debit-card-review\"><strong>GXS Debit Card Review \u2014 Is It Worth It?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-gxs-bank\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is GXS Bank?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/GXS-Bank-Raises-Additional-S229.5M-from-Grab-and-Singtel-as-Losses-Grow.avif\" alt=\"GXS Bank\" class=\"wp-image-84853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/GXS-Bank-Raises-Additional-S229.5M-from-Grab-and-Singtel-as-Losses-Grow.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/GXS-Bank-Raises-Additional-S229.5M-from-Grab-and-Singtel-as-Losses-Grow-300x166.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/GXS-Bank-Raises-Additional-S229.5M-from-Grab-and-Singtel-as-Losses-Grow-768x425.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image credits: Fintech News Singapore<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>GXS Bank is a Singapore digital bank licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), backed by Grab and Singtel. It holds one of only two Digital Full Bank (DFB) licences issued by MAS in Singapore \u2014 which means it can serve both retail consumers and small businesses. It&#8217;s a fully regulated bank, not just a fintech app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bank lives entirely on your phone \u2014 accessible via the GXS Bank app, the Grab app, or Singtel Dash. Despite the Grab and Singtel backing, GXS is its own independently licensed entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GXS Bank&#8217;s product suite includes:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GXS Savings Account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GXS Debit Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GXS FlexiCard (credit card)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GXS FlexiLoan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GXS Invest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MAS-licensed Digital Full Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposits insured up to<strong> S$100,000<\/strong> by SDIC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No physical branches \u2014 100% app-based<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US citizens are currently not eligible to apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related guides: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/best-singapore-credit-card\/\">Best Singapore Credit Card: Miles, Cashback &amp; Travel Compared<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hsbc-revolution-card-benefits\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is the GXS Debit Card?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Group-1000001889.png\" alt=\"gxs debit card\" class=\"wp-image-84854\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1027162886473065;width:735px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Group-1000001889.png 569w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Group-1000001889-300x272.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image Credits: GXBank<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The GXS Debit Card is a Mastercard debit card linked to your GXS Savings Account&#8217;s Main Account. You spend what you have, earn instant cashback on eligible transactions, and pay zero foreign transaction fees when abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get a digital (virtual) card instantly when you sign up. If you want a physical card, request one, and GXS will mail it to you for free. It comes in three colours \u2014 Off-White, Dark Purple, and Purple \u2014 and is made from recycled materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The card works at any Mastercard-accepting merchant, in-store, online, and overseas. A few things it doesn&#8217;t do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c ATM withdrawals (locally or overseas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Apple Pay or Google Pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Lock in foreign currency rates in advance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated travel cards like YouTrip, for instance, let you lock in rates for 12 currencies and spend across 150+ countries, on top of supporting both Apple Pay and Google Pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/gxs-bank-vs-trust-bank-comparison\/\"><strong>GXS Bank Vs Trust Bank Singapore: Which Digital Bank is Better<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-gxs-debit-card-free\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Is the GXS Debit Card Free?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 no annual fee and no card issuance fee, for both the virtual and physical cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Fee type<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>GXS Debit Card<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Annual fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Card issuance<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Foreign transaction fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free (0%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Exchange rate markup<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>PayNow \/ FAST transfers<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Virtual card<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free, issued instantly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Physical card<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free, mailed upon request<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No hidden charges for overseas spending either. The zero-fee structure is straightforward \u2014 though worth noting that the 0% FX fee is not guaranteed indefinitely. More on that in the overseas section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/maribank-singapore-guide\/\"><strong>Maribank Singapore Guide: Credit Card, Interest Rates, Fees &amp; Overseas Spending<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gxs-debit-card-rewards\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>GXS Debit Card Rewards &amp; Cashback<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>GXS takes a gamified approach to rewards \u2014 instead of the usual points accumulation, you get a surprise instant cashback every time a qualifying transaction goes through. Think of it like a mystery draw each time you spend S$10 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the rewards work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every eligible transaction of at least S$10 (or the foreign currency equivalent) triggers one instant draw (a random cash reward of up to S$5) credited directly into your GXS Savings Account Main Account. There&#8217;s no cap on how many qualifying transactions can earn rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The randomised nature does mean you can&#8217;t predict exactly what you&#8217;ll earn per spend. Something to keep in mind if you prefer a straightforward flat cashback rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transactions excluded from rewards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everything qualifies. The following do not count:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wallet top-ups (bank or third-party)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Securities, investment, or brokerage platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cryptocurrency platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remittance services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stored-value card top-ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gambling and betting platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATM withdrawals and quasi-cash transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transactions on the Grab mobile app in Singapore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religious, charitable, or political organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancelled, voided, disputed, or reversed transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Source: GXS Debit Card Rewards Terms \u2014 full list is non-exhaustive and may be updated by GXS without prior notice<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus points for Grab and Singtel users&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Already on Grab or Singtel Dash? You earn 1.2x points when you pay with GXS on either app. Link your GXS account as the primary payment mode on Grab or Dash, and you&#8217;ll also get a 2,500-point welcome boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GXS Odyssey: Earn rewards through financial missions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>GXS Odyssey is GXS Bank&#8217;s in-app loyalty platform where you earn cash rewards by completing financial goal-based missions \u2014 things like saving targets, referrals, surveys, and promotions. Rewards are credited automatically to your GXS Savings Account once a mission is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Despite GXS&#8217;s Grab connection, Grab transactions in Singapore via the Grab app are excluded from cashback rewards. Worth knowing before you assume your daily Grab ride counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6<\/em><\/em> Related guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/instarem-amaze-card-singapore\/\"><strong>Instarem Amaze Card Singapore Guide: Fees, Rewards &amp; Is It Worth It?<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gxs-debit-card-overseas\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>GXS Debit Card Overseas Use<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The GXS Debit Card charges 0% in foreign transaction fees and applies no exchange rate markup \u2014 so when you&#8217;re paying for a meal in Tokyo or shopping in Bangkok, you get the Mastercard network rate with nothing added on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, it&#8217;s not a complete travel card. Key limitations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c No ATM cash access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c No Google Pay or Apple Pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c No way to lock in foreign currency rates in advance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With GXS, you&#8217;re always converted at whatever the Mastercard rate is at the moment of your transaction. That&#8217;s fine for casual overseas spending, but it does mean you can&#8217;t take advantage of a favourable rate before your trip \u2014 the way you can with a multi-currency wallet like YouTrip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to watch out for overseas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Always pay in local currency.<\/strong> If a merchant offers to bill you in SGD, decline. That&#8217;s Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) \u2014 the merchant sets a less favourable rate, and you end up paying more.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0% FX fees may not last forever.<\/strong> GXS&#8217;s Rewards Terms confirm they&#8217;ll give 30 days&#8217; notice before introducing any foreign transaction fees. The current free structure isn&#8217;t guaranteed.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No ATM cash access.<\/strong> The GXS Debit Card can&#8217;t be used at any ATM, locally or overseas. See the next section for details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GXS vs YouTrip for overseas use&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For Singaporean travellers who need both cashless payments and cash access when overseas, it&#8217;s useful to compare the two:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><strong>GXS Debit Card<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>YouTrip<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Foreign transaction fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Exchange rate markup<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Overseas ATM withdrawal<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c Not supported<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705 Free up to S$400\/month (2% fee thereafter)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Currencies supported<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">SGD (no pre-loading); spend wherever Mastercard is accepted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lock in 12 currencies; spend in 150+ countries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Apple Pay<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c Not supported<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705 Supported<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Google Pay<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c Not supported<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705 Supported<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Card type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Debit (linked to savings)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Multi-currency travel wallet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Everyday local spending + cashless overseas payments<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Comprehensive travel coverage, including rate locking and cash access<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For purely cashless trips where you&#8217;re happy to take the spot rate, GXS covers the basics. But for travellers who want to lock in a good rate before flying, need cash access abroad, or want the flexibility of spending across 150+ countries with mobile wallet support, consider YouTrip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6<\/em><\/em> Related guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/youtrip-exchange-rates\/\"><strong>YouTrip Exchange Rates: Everything You Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gxs-debit-card-atm\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>GXS Debit Card ATM Withdrawal<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Straight answer: <strong>you can&#8217;t withdraw cash with the GXS Debit Card \u2014 not in Singapore, not overseas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GXS is a digital-only bank with no branch network and no ATM infrastructure. The Help Centre has noted that cash withdrawal support may come in future, but there&#8217;s no confirmed timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What this means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Singapore cash needs, you&#8217;ll need a different bank card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For overseas cash needs, exchange currency before you go \u2014 or travel with a card that has ATM support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Destinations where cash is still widely used (Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and certain parts of Thailand) will need extra planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip: <\/strong>If overseas ATM access is something you need, <strong>YouTrip supports overseas cash withdrawals <\/strong>at Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus ATMs worldwide \u2014 with the first S$400 free each calendar month, and a 2% fee on amounts beyond that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6<\/em><\/em> Related guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/youtrip-withdrawal-guide\/\"><strong>YouTrip Withdrawal Guide For Singaporeans: ATM Fees &amp; Limits<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gxs-paynow\"><strong><strong><strong>Can GXS Use PayNow?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 fully supported. You can send and receive money via PayNow and FAST transfers through the GXS Bank app. All domestic transfers are free with no transaction caps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GXS supported payment methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Payment method<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Supported?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">PayNow (send &amp; receive)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705 Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">FAST bank transfer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705 Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mastercard contactless (tap-to-pay)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705 Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online Mastercard transactions<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705 Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Google Pay<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c Not currently supported<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Apple Pay<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c Not currently supported<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ATM cash withdrawal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c Not supported<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The lack of Google Pay and Apple Pay is a limitation worth flagging \u2014 plenty of Singaporeans tap their phones at the cashier daily. Multi-currency travel cards like YouTrip support both, which is handy if you&#8217;d rather leave your physical card at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6<\/em><\/em> Related guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/hsbc-revolution-card-singapore\/\"><strong>HSBC Revolution Card Singapore: Benefits, Fees, Rewards<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gxs-debit-vs-flexicard\"><strong><strong><strong>GXS Debit Card vs GXS FlexiCard<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>GXS offers two cards \u2014 the Debit Card and the FlexiCard (credit card). Here&#8217;s how they compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>GXS Debit Card<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>GXS FlexiCard<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Card type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Debit<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Credit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Annual fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S$54.50\/year (first year waived)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Credit limit<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None (spend what you have)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S$500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Income requirement<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Age eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">GXS Savings Account holders<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">21\u201355, Singaporeans\/PRs only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cashback<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Up to S$5 per eligible \u2265S$10 spend<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Up to S$3 per eligible \u2265S$10 spend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Foreign transaction fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>ATM withdrawal<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c Not supported<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c Not supported<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Outstanding balance interest<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0% interest; S$5 Flexi fee if not paid in full<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Late payment fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S$50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Credit bureau reporting<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The GXS FlexiCard is built for people who are new to credit or have had difficulty getting approved elsewhere \u2014 fresh grads, gig workers, self-employed individuals. The S$500 credit limit keeps things manageable, and instead of compounding interest charges, you pay a flat S$5 Flexi fee if you don&#8217;t clear your balance in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither card supports ATM withdrawals, Google Pay, or Apple Pay \u2014 a shared gap that&#8217;s worth factoring in if you travel frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which should you get?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Want zero fees, no credit risk, and the higher cashback ceiling? \u2192 <strong>GXS Debit Card<\/strong> (up to S$5 vs FlexiCard&#8217;s S$3)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to start building a credit history with manageable stakes, and can handle the S$54.50 annual fee (waived year one)? \u2192 <strong>GXS FlexiCard<\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need Apple Pay, Google Pay, or overseas ATM access<strong>? \u2192 Neither GXS card <\/strong>covers this \u2014 a dedicated multi-currency travel card is worth considering for those needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcda&nbsp;Read next:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/best-multi-currency-cards-singapore\/\">Best Multi-Currency Cards In Singapore: A Full Comparison Guide<\/a> <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-apply\"><strong><strong>How to Apply for the GXS Debit Card?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole process is digital and takes about five minutes. You&#8217;ll need a GXS Savings Account first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-step guide:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the GXS Bank app from the App Store or Google Play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for a GXS Savings Account using Singpass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head to the Debit Card section in the app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate your virtual card \u2014 it&#8217;s issued immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optionally request a physical card \u2014 choose your colour, and GXS will post it to you free<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be a GXS Savings Account holder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Singapore citizens, PRs, and eligible foreigners with Singpass can apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US citizens are not accepted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No minimum income requirement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No minimum account balance required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcda&nbsp;Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/best-miles-credit-cards-in-singapore\/\"><strong>Best Miles Card in Singapore: Top 4 Credit Cards Compared (UOB, HSBC, Citi, DBS)<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>GXS Bank in 2026: What\u2019s New?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>GXS has expanded its product suite since launch. Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s been added that&#8217;s relevant to GXS Debit Card holders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GXS Invest<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launched in July 2025, GXS Invest lets GXS Savings Account holders invest from as little as S$1 via the app, starting with the Fullerton SGD Cash Fund (Class G) \u2014 a money market fund with no transaction fees and redemptions credited by the next working day. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible investors between ages 19 and 75 also receive complimentary group personal accident insurance underwritten by Singlife (Singapore Life Ltd.), covering up to three times the invested amount, capped at S$100,000 (for investors aged 65 and above, coverage is reduced to 50% of benefits, capped at S$50,000). Terms apply.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GXS Odyssey<\/strong> \u2014 GXS Bank&#8217;s in-app loyalty platform where you complete financial goal missions to earn cash rewards, credited automatically to your GXS Savings Account.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GXS Savings Account rates (as of early 2026)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Main Account: 0.88% p.a.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saving Pockets: 1.08% p.a. (up to S$95,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost Pockets: up to 1.30% p.a. for fixed tenures of 1, 3, 8, or 12 months (up to 5 Boost Pockets; up to S$95,000 total across all Boost Pockets)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest credited daily across all pocket types<br><br>Note: GXS revised the Main Account and Saving Pockets rates downward, effective 17 March 2026.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GXS Reno Club<\/strong> \u2014 A newer addition offering home renovation financing through GXS FlexiLoan.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional footprint<\/strong> \u2014 GXS Bank also operates GXBank in Malaysia and works with Superbank in Indonesia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcda&nbsp;Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/uob-lady-card\/\"><strong>UOB Lady\u2019s Card Guide: Categories, Fees, Miles Earn Rate<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gxs-debit-card-review\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>GXS Debit Card Review: Is It Worth It?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2705 Pros:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No fees:<\/strong> No annual fee, no issuance fee, no FX fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instant cashback on every S$10+ spend:<\/strong> Up to S$5 per transaction, with unlimited eligible draws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0% foreign transaction fees:<\/strong> No markup for overseas card payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ecosystem perks:<\/strong> Grab and Singtel Dash users get bonus points multipliers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual card issued instantly:<\/strong> Usable within minutes of signing up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GXS Odyssey missions:<\/strong> Extra cashback through the in-app loyalty platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PayNow fully supported:<\/strong> Works seamlessly within Singapore&#8217;s payment infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growing product suite:<\/strong> GXS Invest and GXS FlexiLoan add more utility to the account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c <strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No ATM cash withdrawal:<\/strong> Neither locally nor overseas \u2014 the card&#8217;s most significant real-world limitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Google Pay or Apple Pay:<\/strong> A meaningful gap for everyday mobile payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Randomised cashback:<\/strong> Rewards are drawn randomly, not a fixed rate \u2014 unpredictable by nature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grab Singapore transactions excluded:<\/strong> Your regular Grab rides and food orders don&#8217;t earn rewards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FX fee policy could change:<\/strong> GXS reserves the right to introduce fees with 30 days&#8217; notice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcda&nbsp;Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/trust-bank-singapore-guide\/\"><strong>Trust Bank Singapore Guide: Credit Card &amp; Cashback Card Review<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong><strong>Verdict<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The GXS Debit Card is a reasonable everyday spending card for Singaporeans who pay mostly by card and don&#8217;t need overseas cash access. Zero annual fee and zero FX fees are genuinely useful \u2014 and the cashback rewards are a nice bonus, even if the randomised draw structure means you can&#8217;t count on a specific return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where it falls short is travel. No ATM access, no Apple Pay or Google Pay, no rate locking, and the possibility of FX fees being introduced down the line mean it&#8217;s a limited option as a standalone travel card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Singaporean travellers who need more than just cashless payments, a dedicated travel card like YouTrip covers the gaps the GXS Debit Card leaves open:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Lock in rates for 12 currencies in advance \u2014 so you&#8217;re not at the mercy of the spot rate on the day you spend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Spend across 150+ countries at 0% FX fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 S$400 free overseas ATM withdrawals per month (2% fee thereafter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Apple Pay and Google Pay support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Used together, they make a practical pairing: <strong>GXS<\/strong> for everyday local spending and cashback rewards; <strong>YouTrip<\/strong> for travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQs:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773801555008\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Which bank is GXS under?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">GXS Bank Pte. Ltd. is an independently MAS-licensed digital bank holding a Digital Full Bank licence. It&#8217;s backed by \u2014 but legally separate from \u2014 Grab Holdings and Singtel.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773801568557\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Does GXS have a debit card?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. GXS offers the GXS Debit Card, a Mastercard debit card linked to a GXS Savings Account. Available as a virtual card (issued instantly in-app) or a physical card (mailed free on request).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773801581544\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Is the GXS Debit Card free?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. No annual fee, no card issuance fee, and no foreign transaction fee. GXS also applies no exchange rate markup on overseas spend \u2014 though this policy may change with 30 days&#8217; notice.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773801598669\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Can I withdraw money from my GXS Debit Card?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The GXS Card Account Terms (effective 6 November 2025) confirm that ATM cash withdrawals aren&#8217;t supported \u2014 locally or overseas. <br><br>If you need overseas ATM access, a multi-currency card like YouTrip supports withdrawals at Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus ATMs worldwide.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773801612334\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Does GXS have no foreign transaction fee?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes \u2014 currently 0%, with no exchange rate markup. GXS will give 30 days&#8217; notice if this changes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773801621084\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>How do GXS Debit Card rewards work?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Every eligible transaction of at least S$10 triggers one instant draw \u2014 a random cash reward of up to S$5 \u2014 credited directly to your GXS Savings Account Main Account. No cap on the number of qualifying transactions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773801632417\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>What transactions are excluded from GXS Debit Card cashback?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Excluded categories include wallet top-ups, remittance, gambling, cryptocurrency, investment platforms, stored-value card top-ups, ATM withdrawals, and Grab app transactions in Singapore. <br><br>The full list is non-exhaustive and subject to change.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773801649268\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Can GXS use PayNow?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. GXS fully supports sending and receiving money via PayNow and FAST transfers. All domestic transfers are free.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773801661384\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>How do I apply for the GXS Debit Card?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Download the GXS Bank app, open a GXS Savings Account via Singpass, then request your debit card in the app. The virtual card is available immediately; the physical card is mailed for free.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773801700370\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>What is the difference between the GXS Debit Card and the GXS FlexiCard?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The GXS Debit Card is free, has no credit feature, and earns up to S$5 cashback per eligible transaction. <br><br>The GXS FlexiCard is a credit card with a S$500 limit, no income requirement, zero interest (flat S$5 Flexi fee for partial payment), and earns up to S$3 cashback per eligible transaction. It carries an annual fee of S$54.50 (waived year one) and is only available to Singaporeans and PRs aged 21\u201355.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774337019230\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Can I add the GXS Debit Card to Google Pay or Apple Pay?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not currently. If mobile wallet support matters to you, a multi-currency card like YouTrip supports both Apple Pay and Google Pay.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774337027552\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Is GXS Bank safe?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. GXS Bank is MAS-licensed, and all SGD deposits are insured up to S$100,000 per depositor by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774337036666\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>What is GXS Odyssey?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">GXS Odyssey is GXS Bank&#8217;s in-app loyalty programme. 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