Asia Miles Miles Calculator

Convert Singapore bank rewards points to Cathay Asia Miles. Transfer ratios are similar to KrisFlyer at most banks. See the exact miles you will get, the minimum transfer, fees and a worked example for every bank.

20,000

Asia Miles

S$280–360

Estimated Value

0.5

DBS Points = 1 Mile

How we calculated this

10,000 points Γ— 2 (1 pts = 2 miles) = 20,000 miles

DBS Points / DBS Rewards β†’ Asia Miles Transfer Details

Transfer Ratio
1 pts : 2 miles
Conversion Rate
2 miles / point
Minimum Transfer
5,000 DBS Points
Transfer Block
5,000 DBS Points
Rounding Rule
Rounded down to whole mile
Processing Time
~7 working days
Fees
S$27.25 per transfer (incl. GST). Free for DBS Insignia & Treasures Black Elite.
Leftover Points
0 DBS Points (stay in your account, not enough for another block)

How many DBS Points do I need?

Work backwards from a redemption goal (PRD reverse calculation).

25,000

DBS Points needed

Before You Transfer

  • β€’ Check your card earns points on the right spend categories at CheckMCC.
  • β€’ Transfers are in blocks of 5,000 DBS Points. Leftover points stay in your account.
  • β€’ Asia Miles expire β€” only transfer what you plan to redeem soon.

Asia Miles by Bank

BankRatioMinTime
DBS Points / DBS Rewards1:25,000~7 working days
UOB UNI$1:25,0005–7 working days
Citi Miles (PremierMiles)1:110,0001–3 working days
Amex Membership Rewards (MR)10:55,0001–3 working days
Citi ThankYou Points (Rewards)5:25,0005–7 working days
OCBC Rewards / OCBC$5:225,0003–5 working days
HSBC Reward Points5:225,0001 working day
Standard Chartered 360 Rewards Points5:25,0005–7 working days
Maybank TREATS Points5:212,5007–14 working days

Conversion rates last reviewed 29 Jun 2026. Always verify the current ratio and any fees with your bank before transferring points.

Asia Miles transfer rates by bank

Sorted from best (fewest points per mile) to worst. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

BankRatioPts / MileMinBlockTime
DBS Points / DBS Rewards1:20.505,0005,000~7 working days
UOB UNI$1:20.505,0002,5005–7 working days
Citi Miles (PremierMiles)1:11.0010,00010,0001–3 working days
Amex Membership Rewards (MR)10:52.005,0005,0001–3 working days
Citi ThankYou Points (Rewards)5:22.505,0005,0005–7 working days
OCBC Rewards / OCBC$5:22.5025,00025,0003–5 working days
HSBC Reward Points5:22.5025,00025,0001 working day
Standard Chartered 360 Rewards Points5:22.505,0005,0005–7 working days
Maybank TREATS Points5:22.5012,50012,5007–14 working days

About Asia Miles

Cathay’s loyalty currency (now unified under the Cathay brand). Transfer ratios are similar to KrisFlyer at most banks. Miles expire 36 months from the month earned.

Which Singapore banks transfer to Asia Miles?

9 bank currencies in our table transfer to Asia Miles. The most efficient is DBS Points / DBS Rewards at a 1:2 ratio. Use the calculator above to convert your exact balance.

How much is a Asia Miles worth?

A conservative estimate is S$1.4–1.8 per mile, depending on the redemption. Premium-cabin and partner award flights usually sit at the top of that range.

Asia Miles FAQ

What is the best bank for transferring points to Asia Miles?β–Ύ

Based on our table, DBS Points / DBS Rewards offers the most efficient transfer to Asia Miles. Use the calculator above to compare your exact balance across banks.

How long does a Asia Miles transfer take?β–Ύ

Processing times vary by bank β€” typically 1–3 working days for Citi and Amex, and 5–7 working days for DBS, UOB, HSBC and OCBC. The calculator shows the specific processing time for each bank.

When do Asia Miles expire?β–Ύ

Asia Miles expire 36 months from the month earned. Plan your redemptions so transferred miles do not go to waste.

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