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DBS Altitude Visa

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Quick facts

DBS Altitude Visa

Top reward3 miles/S$1
Annual fee$194
Min income$3,000/mo

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โœˆ๏ธTravel & Miles
DBS ยท Platinum tier

DBS Altitude Visa

Best for flights, hotels, and overseas spends with DBS miles.

Key Benefits

Lounge: 2 complimentary lounge visits per year โ€” No minimum spend required for lounge accessTravel: 3 miles/S$1 (cap S$500/mo)Online: 2 miles/S$1Lounge: 2 visits/year

Annual fee

$194

Top rate

3 miles/S$1

Min income

$3,000/mo

Eff. return

0.83%

Realistic net value (moderate user): $239/year

After $194 fee & $34 forex. Based on $2,400/mo spend.

12,400 users matched ยท Verified 2026-06-12

You apply directly with the bank. If you share your contact details on their form, the bank may call you. We never sell your data or make sales calls.

We earn commission if approved โ€” at no cost to you. Zero sales calls.

Our transparency commitment

โœ“ Reward caps shown in absolute S$ โ€” not just "5% cashback"

โœ“ Exclusions listed upfront โ€” fuel, EMI, rent, wallet

โœ“ Point conversions with conservative S$/point rates

Rates, fees, and eligibility notes are sourced from public issuer information and may contain errors. Always verify on the bank's website before applying.

All Benefits

Rewards, lounge rules, fee perks, and extras โ€” sourced from public issuer information.

  • Lounge: 2 complimentary lounge visits per year โ€” No minimum spend required for lounge access
  • Travel: 3 miles/S$1 (cap S$500/mo)
  • Online: 2 miles/S$1
  • Lounge: 2 visits/year
  • Miles on all spends
  • Travel insurance
  • 2 lounge visits/year
  • Best for: Frequent flyers in Singapore
  • Best for: DBS miles collectors

Source: DBS Altitude Visa T&Cs (SG)

โœˆ๏ธTravel & Miles

Flights, hotels, zero forex options

Reward Structure

Source: DBS Altitude Visa T&Cs (SG)

Travel

3 miles/S$1

Cap: S$500/mo

Online

2 miles/S$1

Lounge

2 visits/year

Excluded categories (no rewards)

InsuranceGovernment payments

Lounge access

2 complimentary lounge visits per year

Spend criteria: No minimum spend required for lounge access

What You Actually Earn (in S$)

Absolute SGD estimates based on your spends. Caps and exclusions applied โ€” no marketing fluff.

Gross rewards / year

$467

Before fees & forex

Costs / year

$228

Fee $194 + forex $34

Net value / year

$239

0.83% effective return on spend

Category-wise breakdown

Travel & flights

Spend $325/mo ยท 3% cashback

$117/year

$9.75/mo

$325 ร— 3% = $9.75/mo

Online shopping

Spend $500/mo ยท 2% cashback

$120/year

$10/mo

$500 ร— 2% = $10/mo

All other eligible spends

Spend $1,600/mo ยท 1.2% cashback

$230.40/year

$19.20/mo

$1,600 ร— 1.2% = $19.20/mo

Estimates assume eligible spends only (exclusions per issuer T&Cs apply). Point values use typical redemption rates โ€” actual value varies by redemption choice. Bank approval and reward crediting is at issuer discretion.

Best for

  • โ†’Frequent flyers in Singapore
  • โ†’DBS miles collectors

Fees & Charges โ€” Full Disclosure

All amounts in SGD. Everything that can reduce your net value.

Joining fee

Charged in first year

$194

Annual / renewal fee

Charged every year unless waived

$194

Forex markup

2.8% on international transactions

Finance charges

โ‰ˆ3.5โ€“3.75% per month (42โ€“45% p.a.) if you revolve balance โ€” pay in full to avoid

Late payment fee

Typically S$50โ€“S$100 depending on balance โ€” always pay on time

Reward redemption fee

Usually S$0 for cashback cards; points cards may have S$2+ redemption fee

Example: moderate user net math

Gross rewards+ $467
Annual feeโˆ’ $194
Forex costโˆ’ $34
Net annual value$239

Eligibility Snapshot

Public criteria from DBS Altitude Visa T&Cs (SG). Bank makes final decision.

Minimum age21โ€“65 years
Min income (salaried)$3,000/mo
Min income (self-employed)$30,000/year
Employment acceptedsalaried, self employed
Credit history6+ months preferred
CBS checkBank checks at application โ€” CardHungry never pulls your score
Secured optionUnsecured card only
Card tierPlatinum โ€” premium benefits tier

Important: These are indicative eligibility bands from issuer websites. Actual approval depends on the bank's internal score, existing relationship, and current portfolio policy. CardHungry shows bands, not guarantees.

FAQ

How much can I actually earn with DBS Altitude Visa?+

At moderate spend ($2,400/mo), gross rewards are about $467/year. After the $194 annual fee, net value is approximately $239/year. Use the calculator above to model your own spends.

What is the minimum income for DBS Altitude Visa?+

$3,000/month for salaried applicants (indicative โ€” bank decides).

What spends do NOT earn rewards?+

Insurance, Government payments.

Does CardHungry pull my CBS score?+

No. We use public eligibility criteria only. The bank will check CBS when you apply.

Approval estimate based on public eligibility criteria. Indicative only. Not a guarantee of approval.