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Cashback incentives are becoming an increasingly popular way for lenders and financial providers to attract new customers to their products. You can receive a cashback incentive for credit cards, transaction and savings accounts, home loans and financial package deals.
Read on to learn more about cashback, including how to take advantage of different incentives on offer.
A cashback incentive is basically what it sounds like — you receive cash after you’ve successfully applied for a financial product. Providers may also waive fees or charges with these offers, making them even more lucrative.
A cashback incentive is a great offer from providers because it allows you to spend the money however you like, and they can come in the form of actual cash or gift cards.
These incentives are typically limited-time offers that are used by providers as a way to ‘seal the deal’ for people who are on the fence about the products offered by digital banks.
Our research has shown that digital banking is set to boom in Singapore — especially after the new licenses were granted — with almost one-third of the adult population expected to have a digital-only bank account by 2025. So, it’s worth keeping an eye out for any new digital banking deals in the near future.
Credit cards are one of the most popular products that providers offer cashback incentives. They are sometimes offered in conjunction with low purchase rates, balance transfer rates or other discounted rates or fees. These offers are usually for a limited time only and require you to apply for the card by a certain date.
Let’s take a look at three cashback offers, which were correct at the time of writing on 9 March 2021:
When considering these credit cards remember to read the policy terms and conditions carefully – and to understand all the fees and rates – before you sign up, to help you decide whether the cashback offer is really worth it.
Remember to compare plenty of options online before you settle on a card.
A handful of lenders in Singapore offer cashback alongside personal loan products from time to time.
Standard Chartered is offering up to $1,200 cashback depending on your approved loan amount. You can also earn an additional $500 cashback when you successfully refer your family or friends for an eligible SC personal loan. Please note this offer was valid, at the time of writing, until 30 June 2021.
Be sure to check if any time-restricted offers are still valid before you make any application.
Home loans offering cashback incentives aren’t exactly new, but they certainly have become more popular as of late.
The amount of cash on offer is usually much higher than what you receive with credit cards or other financial products because a home loan is a much larger commitment. Some lenders may offer you gift cards worth thousands of dollars or give you cash when you settle. You can choose to put these towards your home loan, or maybe even go on a spending spree to celebrate the purchase of your property.
Remember that selecting a home loan is a big decision and one that will be with you for a significant amount of time. Before applying, consider the interest rates, fees and the flexibility of the loan to see if it’s suitable for your financial needs.
There are a number of other financial products and services that lenders may offer cashback incentives for. A popular offer is a package deal, where if you package certain products together you will receive discounts and cashback rewards.
For example, lenders may offer you a cashback reward if you sign up for a credit card and savings account at the same time. These packages benefit lenders because it means you’ll have more products with them. And at the same time, these deals may also be beneficial for you due to the convenience of having all your products in one place.
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