DBS Vantage will see a couple of changes that likely diminishes its value proposition over the next year.
Firstly, there would be changes to the complimentary Accor Plus membership it provides, with the free hotel night benefit requiring a paid stay from 1st October 2025 onwards. This will affect new and existing cardholders alike.
Next, the fee waiver that the card has been providing for cardholders who meet at least S$60,000 of spend within their membership year will cease from 1st August 2026. This should only affect new cardholders who signed up from August 2025 onwards.
1-night complimentary stay doubled, requires paid stay
From 1st October 2025, the complimentary Accor Plus membership given by DBS Vantage will see some changes, and that in turns affects the free hotel night (Stay Plus). When the changes kick in, Stay Plus bookings will require a stay of at least 2 consecutive nights, with at least one paid night. The free night will cover the cost of the higher-priced night....