If you haven’t heard, Kris+—the lifestyle rewards app by Singapore Airlines—dropped on our sunny shores two years ago and we’ve been redeeming away left, right and centre ever since. A neat extension to their KrisFlyer frequent flyer program, this magical bit of tech lets you earn rewards and access exclusive deals simply by hitting the town and using the app as you go.
And October is the time to get on board because Kris+ is throwing a massive Birthday Bash. We’re talking a boosted earn rate of 15 miles per dollar spent across Sydney and Melbourne (aka a 15% rebate if you use miles to offset purchases in-app). Translation: spend $2K on Kris+ and you’ve racked up enough miles for a one-way flight to Singapore on Singapore Airlines. Keep it light? Just $850 unlocks a one-way ticket on Scoot.
On top of that, score 50% off vouchers in weekly flash deals and take a swing at the Spend & Win Birthday Piñata—every $20+ spend bags you a sure-win chance from a pool of over 400,000 miles. Oh, and if you’re new here, Kris+ is sweetening the deal with a $10 sign-up bonus and no minimum spend.
So yeah, this isn’t just another rewards app. Download Kris+ now and start celebrating—your next trip is basically one dinner reservation away.
To save you the heavy lifting, we’ve rounded up the best ways to spend smarter and earn more with the Kris+ lifestyle app in your city.
Tap Your Morning Coffee
Melbourne
Pick up your morning long black from Melbourne CBD’s Hardware Societe on Katherine Place, where you’ll earn miles just for partaking in your regular morning ritual. One of the city’s top brekkie spots, this pre-work staple serves up inventive Euro-inspired brunch, alongside specialty coffee from Market Lane. Or, drop by South Melbourne or Queen Victoria Market's St Ali, and earn 15 miles for each dollar you spend for the entire month of October. Or Brunetti Oro offers a rotation of cheeky deals, so you can nab cheap treats like a panettone slice and coffee for less than $10. Craving matcha? Slip down Niagara Lane to Tori’s and order the honey oat matcha—earning points with every sip. Insider tip: the ube basque cheesecake is non-negotiable.
Sydney
Hit up Mecca in Alexandria or King Street for a caffeine fix from one of Sydney’s leading coffee roasters. Here, you’ll get 15 miles for every dollar you spend—so load up the travel bank with a brekky burger or chilli scramble in October. Wander over to Redfern and slide into Evie’s, where the coffee’s smooth, the food’s wholesome, and the vibes never dip. Instead of grabbing a quick takeaway, stick around and let your brunch work harder for you—slow-cooked lamb with za’atar-poached eggs and sourdough never tasted so rewarding (yep, still stacking those miles like at Mecca).
Pamper Yourself
Melbourne
Indulge in a little R&R at the luxurious Botanica Wellness Spa & Clinic, hidden away within Rialto’s Intercontinental Melbourne. You’ll earn 15 miles for every dollar spent, plus enjoy an extra 10% off treatments on weekdays. Want to treat someone special? Grab a $200 voucher through the Kris+ app and score a cheeky 5% discount.
Sydney
A quick visit to the tranquil Queen Spa in QVB will leave you in an absolute state of zen. Even more so when you realise you’re earning 15 miles for every dollar you spend—so for every facial, treatment and massage, you’ll be saving towards your next big overseas getaway. Plus, they're slinging 10% off when you visit Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Lunch time glow up anyone?
Shout A Round
Melbourne
Gain miles for travel and brownie points when you treat your team to a round of riverside cocktails at South Wharf’s Plus 5. Celebrate Kris+ Birthday Month in style: rack up 15 miles per dollar, sip on a complimentary signature cocktail for every $50 you spend, and grab 15% off when you pre-purchase a $100 voucher. Cheers to that! Or make the most of happy hour at Southbank’s Belgian Beer Cafe: $10 pints on weekdays from 4–6 pm when you tap with Kris+, plus their signature mussels & Belgian Beer set for two for $55. And yes—you’ll rack up those all-important miles with every dollar spent.
Sydney
Tap with your Kris+ app at local Indian street-food favourite Don’t Tell Aunty and score 10% off the Chef’s Tasting Menu for two—including four starters, a bottomless curry platter, and dessert—while earning 15 miles per dollar spent. Butter chicken never tasted so good. Over at Don’t Tell Uncle, your Kris+ app racks up miles on the bottomless brunch, plus you’ll get a free upgrade to the margarita package. Cheers to that!
Dine Out
Melbourne
Rack up supercharged miles while feasting your way across the city. Think nonna-approved Tortelloni Cacio e Pepe at Carlton’s Al Dente Enoteca, or Hainanese chicken rice and Malaysian street eats at North Melbourne’s Gai Wong. Swing by CDMX for birria tacos and tuna tostadas—with a sweet 15% off your total bill. Over at Bowltiful, hand-pulled Lanzhou beef noodles and $10 meal deals make lunch feel like a win every time.
Sydney
Kensington Street’s sleek Sicilian eatery Olio is a great local spot to earn miles while you dig into steaming bowls of fresh pasta—with a bonus 10%-off deal your bill when spend $50 you pay via the app. Or order any meal at the intimate Bistro Nido, and enjoy a glass of wine on the house. Perched on the second floor of swanky Quay Quarter, Pearl serves modern Cantonese dishes while you rack up miles for every dollar spent. Meanwhile, in Surry Hills, The Blue Door lets you treat someone special to a seven-course tasting menu with a glass of vino—score 10% off when you pay with your Kris+ app.
Indulge In Some Retail Relaxation
Retail therapy is a winning way to supercharge your miles—and with a stack of in-store and online partners, you can shop to your heart’s content. Earn miles while you shop your way through top fashion brands like The Ugg Shop, Altea Milano and Benjamin Barker, or furnish your home with iconic pieces from top3 by design and save for your next vacay at the same time. Kris+ also unlocks access to cheap movie tickets to all the major cinemas—so you can save cash and earn miles while kicking back in front of the big screen.
Itching to tap into those deals or start earning miles for your next holiday? Download the Kris+ app, link to your digital wallet, and get spending.
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**These bonus miles are non-transferrable to KrisFlyer, so they must be used to pay for items/offset the cost of items through the app.
Image credit: Urban List, Hardware Societe, Botanica Spa, Funda and CDMX