While we can’t travel to foreign cities for leisure just yet, we can play tourist at home. Whether it’s booking a luxurious solo staycation in Singapore, checking out a museum exhibition or sipping wine on a rooftop bar, whatever your preferred mode of indulgence, the options are endless.
And if you’re a UnionPay Cardholder, here are 8 debit and credit card perks that will make your Singapoliday even sweeter. Scroll to the end to find out how to apply for a UnionPay card, so you can start enjoying these unique privileges and rewards.
UnionPay premium Cardholders are entitled to the U Collection—a curated selection of shopping, dining, lifestyle, hotel and travel privileges in participating countries. To save you the trouble of scrolling through the entire list, we’ve curated the best perks for you to enjoy right here in Singapore.
Like its U.S. counterpart, Amazon Singapore’s website has bargains and products galore. Look out for the tab featuring Singaporean brands and sellers, so you can #supportlocal if you wish to.
Offer: Receive a $15 Amazon.sg gift card when you spend a minimum of $60 with Singapore-issued UnionPay cards. The gift card will automatically be added to your Amazon account within 30 days after the promotion ends. Offer is not valid for products sold on Prime Now or other Amazon sites
Valid till: From 1 September 2020 to 14 September 2020, 11.59pm or when fully redeemed
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With Zalora’s expansive list of merchants, you can shop for everything from Nike sneakers to trendy Topshop pieces on one convenient site. Stock up on flirty dresses for your next brunch date or cute activewear as a motivator to work out at home. You can also enjoy free delivery with orders above $50.
Offer: UnionPay Cardholders get 30% off with a minimum spend of $80, capped at 6 redemptions per user
Promo code: UP30APP
Valid till: 30 September 2020
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Young mummies and mothers-to-be can cop everything from maternity wear to confinement supplements on Supermom. The online marketplace even sells pre- and post-natal massages, so you can improve your circulation and soothe any discomforts.
Offer: Get 10% off online orders with no minimum spend (discount capped at $20). Limited to 1 redemption per card per online sales event. Only valid for the first 4,000 eligible transactions
Promo code: Key in “UNIONPAY” upon check out
Valid till: 30 September 2020
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Now that cinemas have reopened with safe-distancing measures firmly in place, there’s no better time for movie buffs to reconnect with their favourite leisure activity. Shaw Theatres has 7 cinemas across the island, so you can even discover a new neighbourhood while you’re at it.
Offer: Get 1-for-1 movie tickets for walk-in purchases daily at Shaw Theatres with Singapore-issued UnionPay Cards. Limited to the first 1,000 tickets per month and maximum of 1 free 2D ticket per Cardholder per day.
Valid till: 30 November 2020
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If you’re planning to explore the city during your Singapoliday, save on fuel costs when you top up your tank with SPC.
Offer: Get $3, $6, or up to 88% off (discount capped at $100) with minimum $60 spend. Limited to 1 redemption a day, and maximum of 5 redemptions per Cardmember during the campaign period
Valid till: 30 September 2020
Registration: Register your card here
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One of the top-rated sights we can explore in Singapore is Marina Bay Sands and its attractions. UnionPay Card members (Platinum and Diamond tiers) can present your card to enjoy a complimentary Sands Rewards LifeStyle Elite tier membership.
Privileges include but are not limited to:
– 6 complimentary tickets per month to SkyPark Observation Deck, Sampan Rides and Digital Light Canvas
– 2 complimentary all-access tickets per month to ArtScience Museum
– Up to 20% off selected shows at Sands Theatre
– Complimentary room upgrade for hotel room bookings (subject to availability)
– 1 complimentary 24-hour parking ticket redemption per day (maximum 10 redemptions per month)
Valid till: 30 June 2022
Registration: At Sands Rewards counters at Lobby, Hotel Tower 1; The Shoppes, Galleria Level, B1 (above Sampan Rides); The Shoppes, Canal Level, B2 (near Digital Light Canvas) at Marina Bay Sands
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so you can focus on enjoying your holiday
During your Singapoliday, if you require assistance pertaining to your shopping, entertainment or related personal needs, dial 6336 4506 for UnionPay’s 24-hour concierge service. UnionPay’s Global Concierge service is available to all UnionPay premium Cardholders.
When you call the concierge service, you can:
– Ask for hotel recommendations and assistance with reservations
– Book tickets for activities and performances
– Make reservations at various dining locations
– Enquire about spa, fitness and sports centre options
– Arrange for flowers and gift delivery services
Aside from the Global Concierge service, UnionPay premium Cardholders are also taken care of by the Global Assistant Service. You’ll be covered by UnionPay’s insurance schemes but what’s most useful is the Lost Card Protection scheme. If you’re keen to find out more regarding the scheme, refer to the terms and conditions stipulated by your bank.
If your card is lost, stolen or copied, all unauthorised expenditures made within 7 days of a lost-card report will be compensated.
And when it’s safe to travel again, you’ll be glad to know that UnionPay premium Cardholders are covered with global travel and medical assistance. The comprehensive coverage includes insurance for delayed and lost baggage, reimbursement of medical expenses and compensation for unauthorised card usage.
From shopping privileges to global concierge services, signing up with a UnionPay bank card allows you a slew of benefits.
Currently, UnionPay offers a wide range of cards differentiated by unique benefits. To begin your UnionPay journey, choose from a range of available cards.
Each card from the different banks have varying cashback and spending requirements, so you can pick one which best meets your lifestyle needs.
ICBC Horoscope Credit Card (Diamond Card), DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card
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With this card, you can get 5% cash rebate on dining and shopping at department stores, and 1 x BOC Rewards point with every S$1 spent in Singapore. You’ll also enjoy up to 23.5% savings on petrol transactions at Caltex, Shell, Sinopec and SPC.
Apply: Here
Aside from a S$7 fee waiver on overseas ATM cash withdrawals, Cardholders can earn up to 5% cashback all year round on your spending.
Apply: Here
Astrology lovers, this is the card for you. You’ll enjoy up to 3% cashback on local and foreign spending with no minimum spend, as well as have access to VIP lounge service at global airports.
Apply: Here
The card entitles you to a 2% cash rebate on all expenditure with no minimum spend and up to 21.6% fuel savings at SPC.
Apply: Here
As we patiently wait for the day we can hop on a plane again, playing tourist in our tropical island city with these debit and credit card perks is a great alternative.
This post was brought to you by UnionPay.
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