Kris+ Birthday Bash 2026: Earn up to 12 mpd at 70 dining and retail merchants

When browsing the voucher options, don’t get confused by the mileage figure. This refers to how much you’ll pay if you buy the voucher with miles, not how many miles you’ll earn from the purchase (8 mpd).

The full list of vouchers can be found in the Kris+ app.

How does this compare to previous years?

2026 marks the third edition of Birthday Bash, and for context, here’s how the promo earn rate and number of participating merchants have changed over the years.

You might have noticed that the promo earn rate has dropped by 1 mpd each year since inception, but if it’s any consolation, this year’s list of participating merchants is the biggest yet. 

Earning miles via Kris+

Earning miles at Kris+ merchants is simple. All you need to do is: 

1. Scan the merchant’s Kris+ QR code (which is now part of SGQR)
2. Enter the amount to be paid, and press “Pay” to pay via Apple/Google Pay

Miles will be credited immediately upon completing the transaction, which makes Kris+ an excellent way of topping up a KrisFlyer balance.

Don’t forget to transfer any KrisPay miles earned to KrisFlyer within 21 days of the transaction, in their entirety. If you wait longer than 21 days, or spend any of the accrued miles, the balance will be stuck in Kris+. Miles in Kris+ expire after six months, and can only be spent at a rate of 100 miles = S$1.

A big “Transfer to KrisFlyer” button appears after every transaction. Alternatively, you can turn on the new auto-transfer feature, which will automatically deposit any miles earned from Kris+ into your KrisFlyer account.

What card should I use to pay?

Kris+ transactions code as online spend, and generally retain the same MCC as the underlying merchant (with some limited exceptions).

The following cards are the safest to use, as they’re MCC-agnostic. So long as you transact on Kris+, you’ll earn up to 4 mpd, on top of the Kris+ miles. 

If you’re visiting a dining merchant, then you can also consider the following cards for an extra 4 mpd. 

There are other possibilities as well for retail and wellness merchants. Do refer to the article below for all the options.

What’s the best card to use for Kris+?

Conclusion

For the month of October 2026, Kris+ Birthday Bash is offering 8 mpd at 70 participating dining and retail merchants, boosting the overall earn rate to as much as 12 mpd once credit card miles are factored in.

Even if you’re away this month, you can purchase discounted cash vouchers to lock in the miles, and postpone your dining or shopping till later. 

Be sure to check whether any of these merchants are in your regular rotation, and consider paying them a visit this month.