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Amex MR
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (Star Alliance)
1:1 • Instant to 24 hours

American Express Membership Rewards® → Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

Practically the only way to book Singapore Airlines First Class Suites and long-haul Business Class (JFK-FRA, LAX-NRT, SFO-SIN), plus monthly Spontaneous Escapes 30% discounts.

Base Transfer Ratio1 : 11,000 Amex MR = 1,000 singapore-krisflyer
Transfer SpeedInstant to 24 hoursOne-way, irreversible transfer
Min Transfer / Increment1,000 ptsIncrements of 1,000 pts
Transfer Fee / Tax$0 FreeZero transfer fees

Interactive Amex MR → Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Calculator

Transfer Speed: Instant to 24 hours
Estimated Travel Value
~$725
Effective Yield: 1.45¢ / Amex MR
Best Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Redemption Sweet Spots
JFK to Frankfurt non-stop in Singapore Airlines Business Class for 81,000 miles (56,700 during Spontaneous Escapes!)
Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) non-stop in Business Class for 103,500 miles
US Mainland to Hawaii on United Airlines for 19,500 miles each way
American Express Membership Rewards® — Eligible Cards:
  • •The Platinum Card® from American Express ($695)
  • •American Express® Gold Card ($325)
  • •The Business Platinum Card® ($695)
  • •Blue Business® Plus Credit Card ($0)
Bonus History:

Occasional (15%–20% bonus seen rarely)

Rules: Broadest airline partner roster (18 airlines + 3 hotels). Charges a small federal excise tax offset fee of $0.0006 per point (capped at $99) when transferring to US domestic airlines (Delta, JetBlue, Hawaiian). International transfers have $0 fees.
Other Credit Card Points That Transfer to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

Need more Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer rewards? You can combine transfers from these other ecosystems into the same Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer account:

Frequently Asked Questions: Amex MR → Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

What is the transfer ratio from American Express Membership Rewards® to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer?

American Express Membership Rewards® transfers to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer at a 1:1 base ratio. Every 1,000 Amex MR points equals 1,000 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles.

How long does it take to transfer Amex MR points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer?

Transfers from American Express Membership Rewards® to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer typically complete in: Instant to 24 hours. The minimum transfer is 1,000 points in increments of 1,000.

Does Amex MR offer transfer bonuses to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer?

Occasional (15%–20% bonus seen rarely).

Is transferring Amex MR to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer worth it?

AwardTrail values Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer rewards at approximately 1.45¢ per point. At the 1:1 transfer ratio, your Amex MR points yield roughly 1.45¢ per point in baseline value, and significantly more when booking Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer sweet spots.

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