AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend launches 45,000 miles welcome offer
American Express has updated the welcome offer for its KrisFlyer Ascend card, increasing the bonus miles but significantly raising the minimum spending requirement and extending the payout timeline. The new structure requires customers to pay two years of annual fees to receive the full benefit.
Why it matters
This change reflects a trend in credit card rewards programs where high-value bonuses are increasingly gated behind long-term commitment and higher spending thresholds.
American Express has launched a new welcome bonus for the AMEX KrisFlyer Ascend , which offers up to 45,000 bonus miles for cards approved by 31 January 2027.
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