28 Jun – Android Pay has launched in Singapore, making the city-state the first in Asia to have it.
The Google’s mobile payment system is the latest to arrive after the introduction of Apple Pay and Samsung Pay early this year.
Android Pay will work on any NFC-enabled mobile phones that have the latest Android KitKat 4.40 and above. That means besides Samsung phones, those who owned a Sony Xperia, LG G-series and HTC One can now pay with their mobile phones. (Check out the non-exhaustive list here.)
To celebrate the launch of Android Pay, DBS/POSB is feeling generous.
From now till 30 Sep, enjoy 25% cashback* on your first 5 Android Pay transactions from now till 30 September 2016. You can get up to a maximum of S$10 cashback from the first 5 transactions.
Some of the merchants where you can use Android Pay:
Android Pay is currently available for almost any Android device1 running on AndroidTM 4.4 (KitKat) or later versions. Do ensure that you have a Google Account signed up as well.
How to get started:
Launch your Android Pay app. If you do not have it on your device, download here.
You may add your DBS/POSB Visa & MasterCard Credit and Debit Cards2 by following the onscreen instructions. Your card details can be captured automatically with your device camera or by manual entry.
If you already have a DBS/POSB Card added in your Google account, simply add it to Android Pay by confirming a few details.
Once your DBS/POSB Card is successfully added, you may start to tap and pay with Android Pay!
Terms & Conditions
^Android Pay is applicable for DBS/POSB Consumer Visa & MasterCard Credit and Debit Cards only. Business, Corporate and Purchasing Cards issued by DBS are not enabled.
*25% cashback is given for the first 5 transactions up to a maximum of S$10 cashback per customer, for the first 10,000 eligible customers who have made at least 1 valid Android Pay transaction. Valid till 30 Sep 2016. Android Pay is applicable for DBS/POSB Consumer Visa & MasterCard Credit and Debit Cards only.
With Chinese New Year coming up early next month, it’s about time to get ready stock of new dollar notes for those who are giving out red packets this year.
POSB has announced that they will be bringing back their pop-up ATMs at 12 selected community clubs island-wide. There will be about 3 ATMs at each location, and customers can withdraw the new notes in the following denominations:
$2: 50 pieces x $2 ($100 in value)
$2: 100 pieces x $2 ($200 in value)
$10: 30 pieces x $10 ($300 in value)
$10: 50 pieces x $10 ($500 in value)
$10: 100 pieces x $10 ($1,000 in value)
$50: 10 pieces x $50 ($500 in value)
* Combination varies for different locations.
Red packets will be given out for those who made withdrawals at the ATMs.
List of POSB pop-up ATMs:
Customers can also exchange for the new notes and good-as-new notes at full-service POSB/DBS branches within the same period.
Share this news with those who are giving out red packets this year!
Book your tickets early to enjoy special fares. Get your friends to do the same, share this limited-time offer with them! Sale ends Jan 31.
Terms & Conditions
The advertised Singapore Airlines fares include the price of the air ticket, associated taxes and fuel surcharges only. Fares quoted are subject to change due to currency fluctuation. Fares are available from 06 to 31 January 2016, or when seats sell out. Advance purchase, blackout dates & flight restrictions apply. Full terms and conditions can be found at singaporeair.com/dbs. *The Qualified Cardmembers who apply online for a Principal Card and meet a minimum spend of S$500 a month for the first 2 months from date of card approval will be eligible to earn 8,000 miles. (the “Gift” in the form of 4,000 DBS Points) The Gift will be credited to Qualified Cardmembers’ DBS Altitude Card account within 60 days after the last month in which the minimum spend was met. Visit dbs.com.sg/altitudevisa for full terms and conditions.
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Triple Three has brought back their popular 1-for-1 Buffet Lunch this year, and this time round its valid daily from Monday to Sunday! (including public holidays)
Simply charge your payment with a DBS/POSB Debit or Credit Card and you can enjoy this offer for up to a maximum 8 diners per card. (i.e Pay for the price of 4 for 8 diners)
For reservations, please call 6831 6288 or email dine.orchard@meritushotels.com.
* Tip: Make a reservation with Chope and enjoy 100 Chope Dollars which you can use to exchange for dining vouchers! Just make sure you bring your DBS/POSB Debit or Credit Card to foot your bill.
(Chope Dollars can be used to exchange for dining voucher from the listed restaurants here.)
Monday to Saturday: Adult $78++, 1 for 1 for DBS/POSB debit and credit card holder; Child (6 to 12yrs) $28++ Sunday Family Lunch: Adult $118++, 1 for 1 for DBS/POSB debit and credit card holder (top up $30++ to enjoy sparkling wine); Child (6 to 12yrs) $48++
Price is subject to change on eve of and on public holidays, and during promotional periods
* Editor’s note: Seats are still available during the Chinese New Year period, as at time of posting. Reserve them fast!
** Editor’s note: There’s also a separate promotion for dinner seating where every 2nd Adult diner will enjoy 50% discount. Click here for more information.
