CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card
5x points on overseas, airlines & duty-free
Apply for CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card →Last updated 7 August 2026 · Reviewed by Raymond, Rates.my
CIMB Bank CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card overview
The CIMB Bank CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card is a Platinum-tier Mastercard points card built around rewards points. 5x points on overseas, airlines & duty-free. It best suits entry-level applicants and first-time cardholders, with a minimum income requirement of RM24,000 a year. It carries no annual fee. Standout perks include airport lounge access, complimentary travel insurance.
Features & benefits
- ✓5x points on overseas, airlines & duty-free
- ✓Up to 4x lounge access incl. Plaza Premium First
- ✓Up to RM300,000 travel insurance
Is the CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card worth it?
The CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card is best suited to entry-level applicants and first-time cardholders — its minimum income requirement is RM24,000 a year (about RM2,000 a month). As a points card, it works best for people who will actively redeem rewards points for vouchers, gifts or air miles.
- +Free for life — no annual fee
- +Earns 1 reward point per RM1 spent
- +Complimentary airport lounge access
- +Complimentary travel insurance
- +Low income requirement — accessible to first-time applicants
- −Rewards only pay off if you actively redeem your points or miles
- −Like any credit card, finance charges apply if you don't pay the balance in full each month
How much could you earn?
At 1 point per RM1, around RM2,000 of monthly spending earns about 2,000 points a month — redeemable for vouchers, gifts or air miles depending on the programme. This is illustrative; redemption value varies.
Eligibility & how to apply
Requirements are general guidance — CIMB Bank sets the final approval criteria. Confirm current terms before you apply.
The fine print, decoded
Before you apply, read CIMB Bank's official terms & Product Disclosure Sheet — the cashback caps, category exclusions and fees are all set out there.
📄 Official CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Cardterms & product disclosure →CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card FAQ
You need a minimum annual income of RM24,000 (about RM2,000 a month). CIMB Bank also considers your overall credit standing.
No — the CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card is free for life with no annual fee.
It earns 1 reward point per RM1 spent. 5x points on overseas, airlines & duty-free.
No — the CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card is a conventional credit card. Check with CIMB Bank for any Islamic (card-i) equivalent.
It's a good fit for entry-level applicants and first-time cardholders who want rewards points — its main draw is "5x points on overseas, airlines & duty-free". With no annual fee, there's little downside to holding it. Compare it with the related cards below before applying.
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