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 Malaysia Airline Enrich Miles, Get the best bang from your CC points :)

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kremlin
post Aug 23 2024, 12:33 AM

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I read from Ambank card site that we need 20000 Enrich Points to redeems flight to Korea (one-way). Does this 20000 points apply through the whole year (peak and off peak)?
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post Oct 23 2024, 08:14 PM

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QUOTE(Xccess @ Oct 14 2024, 03:31 PM)
Yes indeed, now solely focusing on CC usage on that particular card. Monthly average clocked around 40K enrich points.
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HLB Infinite card? How much you spend per month on that card?
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post Oct 23 2024, 09:38 PM

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QUOTE(Xccess @ Oct 23 2024, 09:29 PM)
Yes, HLB Infinite Enrich. Per month around 120K usage.
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WOW, unbelievable spending every month hehe
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post Oct 31 2024, 08:00 PM

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May I ask sifus here.. if it worth accumulation Enrich point on oversea spending or getting 2% cashback on my other credit card?
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post Nov 1 2024, 08:13 AM

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QUOTE(ericlaiys @ Oct 31 2024, 10:48 PM)
cashback first....$$$ . i got 2 credit card and each got own max cashback
then once cashback max, enrich point.
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Thanks for the advice.
I am using Aeon platinum which gives uncapped 1.5% cashback for oversea spending, guess I will keep using this card than applying for Ambank Enrich CC
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post Nov 5 2024, 10:48 AM

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QUOTE(sadukarzz @ Nov 5 2024, 10:32 AM)
I think there is plenty of cards that are way better than RM3.5 per 1EP depending on your usage.

Alliance Bank's RM3000 cap each for 8x tbp (ecommerce + ewallet) is an example.

With RM6000 spending (3000 ecomms + 3000 ewallet) you can easily earn ~RM2 = 1EP

Or Maybank's world elite overseas ~RM2 = 1EP

So it really depends on your spending pattern to maximize it
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Ambank Enrich VI Oversea - RM 1 = 1EP
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post Nov 5 2024, 10:48 AM

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Anyone know how much 1EP worth.. roughly?
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post Nov 5 2024, 11:32 AM

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QUOTE(sadukarzz @ Nov 5 2024, 11:07 AM)
No exact answer because it also depends what you are redeeming for

Biz class ticket?
First class ticket?
Economy class ticket?
Partner airlines ticket?

So it all comes down to what you are redeeming for, compare the cash price of the ticket if purchased outright, then compare to how much miles needed if purchase miles / amount needed to spend (AND ALL THESE ARE NOT TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONS ETC)

But basic rule of thumb, avoid economy class redemptions unless you really have to do it - go for biz class and above, 3 hours flight time and above

Always go for the higher class tickets whenever possible to maximize "returns"

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Additionally, I advocate for mindsets where you are redeeming the experience, rather than the convenience of the tickets

In another words, you generally won't spend money to buy a first or biz class ticket if you are not so well off; so normal people wouldn't have easy chance to come by to sit biz / first class. Therefore you should experience this kind of luxury made possible by your normal spendings. This is especially true if you want to take your parents to vacation or travel, chances are, if they are hardworkers in the past and living frugal life, they have never experienced such luxury. So as children, you may use your "bonus" to treat them for an pleasant experience on top of saving their poor backs from long flight durations.

But of course, if you have other priorities in life than flying with airmiles, then you would not be searching or asking through this thread anyways (cashback would be then preferred)

To be an airmiles fan, or even to maximize your returns via airmiles, you really have to do the non stop digging for your best rewards, and it takes alot of conscious effort to do it - one senior pointed out before >>> The original TS of this thread.
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Thanks for your advice! I am currently earning 1.5% cashback for my overseas spending, not sure if it is worthwhile to earn EP instead.

Is there a way to check EP required for my trip to Korea next year ?

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post Nov 5 2024, 11:40 AM

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QUOTE(sadukarzz @ Nov 5 2024, 11:38 AM)
You can login to the MAS website.

Under the booking selection, toggle on Enrich Redemption, then select the dates desired to check flight availability, class and also points required (do note that if you lack abit more miles to hit, do know that you can purchase enrich points in your account).

Also note that currently bonus 10% conversion from bank > enrich points, validity 1 year(s)

Enrich bonus conversion

Advice, if you want to redeem your points, check early and book early, usually popular destinations and dates will sell out really quickly

All the best
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Thanks for the info! Perfect for newbie like me
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post Nov 6 2024, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(Kelvin8998 @ Nov 6 2024, 12:12 AM)
To me, general rule of thumb is 1EP is worth RM0.04.

How did I come up with this figure?

Previously when you could still pay enrich saver tickets using a mixture of points + cash, you would be able to calculate it to 1EP = RM0.04.

So now if you try to buy points officially from enrich website, the cheapest you can get it for is RM0.055 per EP, so that’s definitely not worth it as you’re over paying.

I saw that you’re earning 1.5% cashback on your overseas spending. Depending on what card you’re using and the corresponding EP earn rate, the least you should be getting is RM2.5/EP to match that 1.5% cashback you’re currently earning ,which many cards actually offer, examples as follows:

Ambank Emrich VI - RM1/EP = 4% return
Ambank Enrich VP - RM2/EP = 2% return
MBB VI - RM2/EP = 2% return
UOB PME - RM1.2/EP = 3.3% return

Hope my answer helps
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Thanks for your insight! I am going to apply for Ambank Enrich VI
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post Sep 23 2025, 11:35 AM

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Is there a specific date for the 20% Enrich Bonus?
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post Sep 23 2025, 02:09 PM

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QUOTE(ericlaiys @ Sep 23 2025, 11:58 AM)
? dont understand
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I read about there is a promo where you will get 20% extra enrich points when doing cc conversion. I just want to know how often this promo will be held and where to get the details

 

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