I have about 120,000 rewards points going to expire this weekend.. Checked their latest rewards, there is really nothing I want to redeem.. Last time, I used to redeem shopping vouchers, but now, no more vouchers..

What can I do with these points?

That's a good idea! I thought on the spot redemption is only available with MBB cards! Now, perhaps I can shop for my BBQ grill from BBQ King! Thank you!

Hi, I received a call back from CIMB after terminating my card. They are offering me either a Visa Signature or Infinite in order to retain me. Which card is better card to keep?

Moreover they are also offsetting the GST and offer to rebate RM50 if I spent RM200 in 30 days. Seems like quite worthwhile to keep for another year.

(1) No, given straight away before I say anything
(2) I used to spent more than RM10k a month a year ago before I switched to Maybank 2 cards. Now I hardly swipe anything, except occasional meals at Absolute Thai.
(3) it is an upgrade offer.

So which card is better or they are similar?

Visa Signature Hotelclub gives away a complimentary nights and it seems more attractive compare to the discounts on dining. Correct me if I'm wrong that Amex gives good discount on dining too comparable to Visa Infinte. On another hand, even booking hotel via Agoda using Maybank is only 7% discount. So, in terms of saving, a complimentary night is much better, right?

I couldn't find any info on cash rebate, do you mind to provide the link to me? Many thanks.

Yes, thanks for the reminder. For the Hotelclub, I tried to check via this link: www.hotelclub.com/CIMB. As it needs the 6 digits credit card number to enter, I am yet to check their rates. Current promotion is additional 15% off and the additional complimentary night is on valid for the selected hotels being featured in the month only. Anyway it still looks good to me.

The VI cash rebate is only 0.5%, how does it compare with MBB Amex?

I got my Signature Card last week and it comes with two complimentary Priority Pass admission with my name printed on it. Just wondering if I can transfer or assign to someone else?

Aihh.. What a waste!

Don't think I will use it as my toddler love roaming around, have to keep chasing after him!

Sorry, who do you mean by 'ladies in front'?


Single or multiple transactions worth RM1,000? Their T&C didn't mention at all.

This post has been edited by periwater: Aug 5 2013, 04:25 PM

Yes, that's right. But since it is complimentary and I won't be using it, I thought might be good to pass to my friends to use it.

Thanks, any idea when the week starts?

Yup, Ronnie is right. You might want to try to compare with Asiatravel (9% discount with CIMB). Book now at http://www.asiatravel.com/cards/cimb-my/. Don't forget to enter promo code: CIMB9 for the discount.

I realised that Asiatravel has a cheaper rate than Agoda for local and Singapore hotels. Another travel site will be HotelClub.com/CIMB but very limited choices.


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Sorry, not a brother. An old Aunty here.

Yup, definitely safe, I have used Asiatravel many times a couple of years back but not recently. I will always compare Asiatravel, Agoda and the corporate rates I've got. As always, nothing beats the corporate rates I'm using even after the discounts from CIMB or MBB.

I just did that in Absolute Thai few months ago. I used up 800++ points before the expiry date and pay remaining balance with my card.

CIMB-Isetan promotion gets better with every RM100 spent in Isetan Eat Paradise @ 1U, Isetan card members are entitled for RM10 vouchers from now till 31/12/13. Restaurants are inclusive of Tonkatsu by Ma Maison, Menya Musashi, Gantetsu, Ichiro Sushi Bar, etc. Awesome food

You are right. I swiped on Monday afternoon 2 or 3 pm at Gucci, failed to get any cash back.. Gucci falls under fashion category, right? Maybe I was too late.. Might as well use my Amex to get 5x treat points.