How To Maximise Fuel Savings With the Right Credit Card Promotions

Alevin K Chan

Alevin K Chan

Last updated 06 August, 2024

Car owners can optimise engine output when choosing a performance fuel. Find out how you can maximise your fuel savings with the right credit card promotions. 

Exclusively for Citi Cards at Shell till 31 August, enjoy an additional 5% instant discount when you choose Shell’s best performance fuel, Shell V-Power. 

Singapore has the highest cost of car ownership in the world, with the main culprit, of course, being the cost of COEs. While there’s nothing much that the average car owner can do about that (except maybe hope for a lucky break), Singaporean drivers can derive a better driving experience by making smart choices. 

One example is by picking a top-quality petrol to maximise fuel value, increase engine performance and reduce wear-and-tear on critical parts – all factors which can add up to potential savings over time. 

Read on to find out about this fuel hack we recently learned about. 

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Shell V-Power 100% cleans critical engine parts

One important factor that affects your engine’s lifespan is the type of fuel you put into it. As burning petrol creates by-products that are deposited in your engine, using fuels that produce less deposits will help keep your engine running smoothly. 

Shell V-Power is engineered to 100% clean critical engine parts to maximise the performance of your engine. It removes performance-robbing deposits and prevents future build up on vital engine parts including intake valves and/or fuel injectors. 

In essence, Shell V-Power fully rejuvenates your engine tank after tank, keeping your car engine working at its best, helping you achieve higher fuel economy with a 100% clean engine. 

*Actual benefits may vary. Visit www.shell.com.sg/shellvpower for more details. 


Save up to 25.48% on Shell V-Power with Citi Credit Cards

The Shell V-Power x Citi Cards promotion is undoubtedly the credit card promotion that you would want to use if you are looking to try out Shell V-Power in August. Here's how it turbocharges your savings. 

From now till 31 Aug, spend on Shell V-Power with your Citi Credit Card to enjoy up to 25.48% fuel savings! What’s more, the Shell V-Power x Citi Cards promotion can be stacked with ‘Shell V-Power at the price of FuelSave 98’ weekend promotions.

Here’s how your savings add up:

Perk

Shell V-Power savings

Shell V-Power x Citi Cards promotion

5%

Shell Site discount

5%

Shell Go+ discount

5%

Citi Credit Card discount

4%

Citi Cash Back Card cashback 

8% (applies after Shell and Citi discounts)

Total effective savings

25.48%

Here’s how you can check your fuel savings, which consists of two parts – instant discounts and credit card cashback.

Applicable instant discounts will be displayed on your receipt:

  • 5% (Any Shell fuel purchase), and 
  • 19% (Shell V-Power purchase with Citi Cards)

Meanwhile, cashback is earned on applicable Citi Cards, based on prevailing terms and conditions. Depending on the Citi Card used, you can earn up to 8% cashback after Shell and Citi Card discounts. Cashback will be deposited to your credit card account, along with other eligible cashback for the statement month. 

Additional Tip: Use the Shell V-Power x Citi Cards promotion together with the ‘Shell V-Power at the price of FuelSave 98’ weekend promotion to stretch the value of these 2 promotions. The ‘Shell V-Power at the price of FuelSave 98 promotion’ is valid from:

  1. Fri Aug 2, 7am to Sun Aug 4, 10pm
  2. Fri Aug 9, 7am to Sun Aug 11, 10pm

Best Citi Credit Cards to pair with Shell V-Power

Citi Cash Back Card (25.48% savings)

As detailed in the table above, using the Citi Cash Back Card to pay for Shell V-Power will net you the highest total savings of up to 25.48%. This is in conjunction with all other listed discounts.

As such, this makes the Citi Cash Back Card the best credit card to pay when you top your vehicle up with Shell V-Power. 

Citi Rewards Card (+ Amaze) (19% instant discount + 10X points)

The Citi Rewards Card gives you 10x points per dollar. However, petrol is not included as an eligible transaction category. 

But you can get around this by linking your Citi Rewards Cards to your Amaze account, and paying for your Shell V-Power top-ups that way. This converts your petrol spends into online transactions, allowing you to earn 10x points.

Note though, that you can only earn bonus rewards points up to S$1,000 spent per month. 

Citi Cash Back+ Card (19% instant discount + 1.6% cashback)

Alternatively, pay using the Citi Cash Back+ Card to earn an additional 1.6% cashback – on top of 19% instant discount – on your Shell V-Power fuel spends. Unlike the previous method, this one works right out of the box, with no need for any additional steps. 

Those who prioritise simplicity and fuss-free savings will likely find this to be a more palatable option. 

Citi PremierMiles Card (19% instant discount + 1.2 mpd) 

For those who prefer to bank up air miles without having to watch for monthly limits, the Citi PremierMiles Card might prove to be a great choice. You’ll earn 1.2 miles per dollar spent, while still enjoying significant savings of 14% upfront discount when fueling with Shell V-Power.


Accelerate your savings with Citi Cards x Shell V-Power 

With this latest promo, car owners are able to enjoy savings not only at the pump, but also over the long term with reduced wear-and-tear and better upkeep of essential car engine parts.

Also, you’ll get to enjoy rewards points, air miles and cashback as you continue paying for Shell V-Power with your Citi credit cards, giving you even more value down the road. 

If you’ve been meaning to give Shell V-Power a try, there’s no better time than now. Experience Shell’s best performance, Shell V-Power, today with Citi Cards.

 

Alevin loves helping people make good money decisions. He briefly flirted with being a Financial Advisor, but quickly realised writing about personal finance is the better way to go.

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