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Should I auto top-up my travel card with my POSB Everyday card or do I rather use it as an Ez-link?

I want to know which would be better for me, do I auto top-up my travel card with my current POSB everyday card or go for the other option I have which is to use it as an Ez-link?

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    There is not much difference if you decide to use it as EZ Link or use it to top up another travel card. Both ways you get to clock your credit card spending assuming you use the POSB everyday card to top up your other travel card. In my case, My POSB Everyday card is used as an EZ Link card and has auto top-up. The only cons of using POSB Everyday card as EZ Link, is that if you cancel the card, then you have to set up another EZ Link auto top up again. Other than that there really isn't much benefit or difference and it’s up to personal preference. I am just lazy too carry around so many cards.

    2019.08.01 3:35

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