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Jun 5, 2026
CardUp & ipaymy Fee Increase 2026: What Singapore Renters Should Compare
CardUp and ipaymy are increasing selected fees in June 2026. Compare rent payment options in Singapore, including credit card and eGIRO, before choosing.
May 20, 2026
5 Legal Ways to Break Lease Early in Singapore (And What Each Costs)
Learn the 5 legal ways to break a lease early in Singapore — diplomatic clause, en-bloc, mutual consent, landlord breach, and SCT rights — with full cost exposure for each pathway.
Dec 9, 2025
How to Pay Rent with a Credit Card in Singapore and Earn Rewards (2026 Guide)
Paying rent with a credit card in Singapore is possible through platforms like Rently, which offers double rewards—credit card miles plus Max Miles—and even lower-fee eGIRO. This lets tenants maximise rewards or minimise costs while turning rent into valuable travel benefits.
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SC EasyBill vs CardUp vs Rently: Which Earns You More Miles on Rent?
Rently eGIRO Tier 1 (0.4% fee, 1.33¢/mile), SC EasyBill (1.9% fee, 0.95¢/mile), CardUp (1.75-2.30% fee, 1.25-1.64¢/mile) compared on S$3,500/month rent.
Jul 22, 2026
Singapore Rental Market 2026: Should You Renew, Renegotiate, or Relocate?
Singapore rental market 2026: renew, renegotiate, or relocate? Framework covers URA data scripts, multi-year deal tactics, and Rently's deposit installment to beat S$10K upfront costs.
Jul 22, 2026
Singapore EP Salary Increase 2027: Renewal vs New Application Planning Track
Singapore EP salary rises to S$6,000 in January 2027. Renewal track (S$5,600 floor, 6-month window) vs new applicant track (S$6,000+, age bands, COMPASS) explained with full checklists.
Jul 22, 2026
6 Best Rent Payment Tools for Singapore Tenants in 2026 (Fees Compared)
Rently (0% eGIRO), CardUp (2.90%), ipaymy (2.95%), RentHero, Citi PayAll, and bank transfer compared on fees, rewards, deposit financing, and billing flexibility.
Jul 22, 2026
Singapore Rental Deposit Guide: How Much and How to Pay Less
Singapore rental deposit guide: full cost breakdown (S$12K, S$20K upfront), tenant rights, LOI rules, and how Rently's S$12/month per S$1,000 deposit financing cuts move-in costs.
Jul 20, 2026
12 Hidden Costs of Renting in Singapore (And How to Cut Each One)
Hidden costs of renting in Singapore: security deposit, agent fees, stamp duty, utilities, and 8 more. Real figures, plus how to cut each, including Rently's deposit spread.
Jul 20, 2026
