What is a OCBC 1-for-1 buffet?

In Singapore, “1-for-1” is used to describe promotions where you pay for 1, and get another 1 free. In the case of a 1-for-1 buffet promotion, it means that, for every paying guest, another guest gets to eat for free. For example, if you dine in a group of 4, you will get billed for 2 pax only. This amounts to roughly a 50% discount, although service charge and other fees may apply for to “free” diners.

Can I get cashback or miles at buffets?

Yes, provided you pay with a credit card that awards cashback, points or miles for hotel dining. For example, if you use the OCBC 90°N Card to pay for your meal, you’ll earn miles on your spending. Not all credit cards are “compatible”, though. For instance, the OCBC Titanium credit card only rewards online shopping and retail purchases, not dining.

Which OCBC credit card is the best?

We recommend you use the OCBC 90°N Card to pay for hotel dining. This miles card lets you earn 1.2 miles per S$1 spent locally, with no minimum and no cap to fuss over (so you can pay for the entire group without bursting the cap). Although OCBC has credit cards that reward the dining category, such as the OCBC 365 credit card, hotel buffets usually do not fall under the “dining” category - they come under the accommodation category instead.