Features
What features do you look for in a travel card? For me, it’s all about:
- Air Miles conversion rate and preferred airlines
- Points rewards
- Lounge access: Is it just Malaysia, Asia, or global?
- Travel insurance coverage
Past and Current Favourites
Past
CIMB Travel World Elite:
- Air Miles conversion: RM 1 per mile
- Travel insurance: Up to RM 2,000,000 coverage
- Lounge access: Free access to Plaza Premium First (not Plaza Premium Lounge) in KLIA, and Plaza Premium Lounge globally
- Complimentary hotel stays: Free stays at Marriott Nusa Dua Gardens, Marriott Nusa Dua Terrace, or Marriott Mai Khao Beach Phuket
- Complimentary fine dining: Choose from five restaurants, including Nobu and Yen @ W Hotel
Maybank 2 Cards Premier:
- Air Miles conversion: Initially RM 1.40 per mile with American Express card, now RM 5 per mile
- Dining perks: Buy-1-free-1 at select Shangri-La restaurants, including Lemon Garden
Today (Current Combo)
UOB Prvi Miles Elite:
- Air Miles conversion: RM 0.90 per mile for overseas spending
- Bonus: Collect 3 receipts and get a free ride home
Ambank Visa Infinite Enrich:
- Air Miles conversion: RM 1 per mile for local spending, RM 3 per mile after the promotion
- Travel insurance: Up to RM 2,000,000 coverage
- Lounge access: Free access to Golden Lounge (MAS Business Class Lounge)
- Discounts: 10% off Malaysia Airlines tickets all year long