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Every dollar counts, and you’ll be saving plenty with these memberships perks at the best fashion, beauty and everything-under-one-roof retail giants in Singapore.
1. Shopping malls around Singapore
CapitaStar cardless rewards programme:
– Shop at any of the 15 CapitaLand Malls, including ION Orchard and Raffles City, and retain your receipts to earn Star$ (minimum $20 a receipt, 5 Star$ for every $1 spent) and redeem vouchers at any customer service counters of the participating malls.
How to apply:
– Self-service kiosks at participating CapitaLand malls (see list here)
– The CapitaStar website
– The CapitaStar mobile app (available in App Store and Google Play
2. Metro Departmental Store
Metro Card:
– Enjoy 10 per cent discount all year round and exclusive previews and promotions.
– Spend $5,000 in 12 months to become an Elite cardholder and enjoy more deals like complimentary delivery service, free parking at Paragon Mall and The Centrepoint, priority queue access and a complimentary umbrella on rainy days.
How to apply:
– Spend $300 within three months to qualify. Shoppers can apply for the card at any outlet.
3. Robinsons
OCBC Robinsons Group Visa card:
– Receive a 25 per cent Robinsons bonus discount letter when you spend at least $500 at Robinsons and/or Marks & Spencer.
– Earn up to 10 per cent cash rebates at Robinsons and/or Marks & Spencer, and 5 per cent at Zara, Royal Sporting House, Ted Baker, Golf House and more.
– Complimentary parking at malls where Robinsons and/or Marks & Spencer stores are located.
How to apply:
– Any OCBC outlet
– The Robinsons website
4. OG Department Store
OG Member Privilege Card:
– Enjoy a 10 per cent rebate on non-discounted merchandise.
– Redeem merchandise with accumulated points together with a small cash top-up.
– Access to exclusive promotions and invitations to special sales previews.
How to apply:
– Shoppers can join only during the OG Anniversary Sale with a minimum same-day purchase of $75.
5. Sephora
Sephora Beauty Pass:
– Get a $10 birthday month reward to spend online at https://www.sephora.sg/.
– Receive exclusive promotions and earn points to redeem rewards (1 point for every $1 spent).
– One complimentary Benefit Brow service (in-store only).
How to apply:
– Any Sephora outlet (with any purchase)
– The Sephora website (with any purchase)
6. Takashimaya Department Store
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DBS Takashimaya cards and Cash Smart card:
– Receive up to 6 per cent rebates in vouchers.
– Complimentary $6 carpark privileges with minimum $250 spent for credit cards and additional 10 per cent off during selected sales events.
– Receive first-hand information and exclusive invites to sales previews and special events.
How to apply:
– The Takashimaya website
7. TANGS
Tangs membership:
– Once $80 is spent in a single receipt, enjoy a 6 per cent rebate on every $10 spent at Tangs at Tang Plaza, Tangs VivoCity, Tangs.com and Island Cafe (in Tang Plaza).
– Invitation to 12 per cent rebate days and exclusive events.
– birthday treats, complimentary basic alterations and free local delivery with a minimum spend of $200 at Tangs at Tang Plaza and Tangs VivoCity and $100 at Tangs.com.
How to apply:
– The Tangs website
8. Watsons
Watsons membership:
– Accumulate points to redeem future purchases.
– Receive invitations to exclusive sales and promotions.
How to apply:
– Lifetime membership costs $5
– Any Watsons outlet
– The Watsons website
9. Fashion brands
wt+ multi-label rewards programme:
– Accumulate points to redeem future purchases at Wing Tai Retail brands, including Topshop, Karen Millen and BCBGMAXAZRIA.
– Spend $300 at any wt+ brand within 12 months to be upgraded to a gold membership, and enjoy 10 per cent off all regular-priced merchandise.
How to apply:
– The wt+ website
10. Etude House
Etude House membership:
– Enjoy up to 30 per cent discount during sales.
– Accumulate points to redeem free full-sized products.
– Enjoy birthday perks such as make-up classes and nail grooming workshops.
How to apply:
– Become a Pink member (first tier) with any purchase at Etude House. Subsequent tiers can be achieved by spending up to $80 or $500 within a calendar year.
This article was first published on The Straits Times (May 2017)
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