More reasons to do your grocery shopping at FairPrice as they launch the latest Hello Kitty collection.
From 1 Dec 22 till 1 Mar 23, earn Bonus Point to redeem Hello Kitty merchandise at up to 67% off recommended retail price which include Hello Kitty Ceramic Dinnerware Set, Stainless Food Containers, Bamboo Handle Serving Set, Foldable Light Weight Umbrella and more. Customers can earn 1 Bonus Point for every $30 spent in one receipt and can start redeeming from 3 Bonus Points.
Don’t miss the Hello Kitty Mahjong Solitaire Set which will be available from exclusively at FairPrice Xtra from 1 Jan 23 — at S$268 or $308 with 6 Bonus Points and 3 Bonus Points respectively.
Check them out below:
You can see the set-up at FairPrice stores starting from today.
These days, rising inflation which causes a higher cost of living means more households are looking for cheaper grocery prices to ensure that they can still buy the same quantity of goods with a similar-sized budget. Therefore, it has become even more important to learn how to shop smart when we are on our grocery runs. Let me share with you 7 ways to become a smart grocery shopper.
1. Fill your grocery basket with discounted items displayed at the front
To ensure shoppers never miss out on more savings, do you know that items on promotion are almost always displayed prominently at the store entrance instead of being tucked away at the back? Alternatively, head straight for items marked with the Price Drop Buy Now icon where great bargains are released on a weekly basis every Thursday. Grocery shoppers are thus able to commence their shopping journeys by filling out their grocery baskets with heavily discounted items first.
I adhere to this rule strictly to ensure that I am off to a good start as I gradually navigate my way through the store while I keep an eagle eye on more hidden gems.
2. Buy only essentials that are competitively priced
Here is a quick and easy way to ensure that we are buying essentials that are the lowest priced in the market without having to do the comparison ourselves. At FairPrice, simply look out for the Everyday Low Price icon where 500 daily essential items are competitively priced in the market at any time.
To provide greater savings, FairPrice will freeze the prices of 50 items, out of a pool of over 500 popular daily essential items, every month. The list of 50 items will be announced every last Thursday of the month through its print, online and social media advertisements so remember to keep a lookout!
3. Take advantage of limited-time promotions
Supermarkets tend to run limited-time promotions, especially if the fresh produce are in season during that period. At FairPrice, simply look out for the Price Drop Buy Now icon to snag weekly specials or items that are on limited-time offers.
For myself, I take advantage of these periodic discounts to buy in bulk and stock up on items such as non-perishables which have longer shelf life. Such opportunistic purchases are a smart way to save massively on my grocery bill!
4. Shop strategically on the “right” weekday
When visiting the supermarket, who you shop with may make a difference to your grocery bill! Let me explain how FairPrice provides discounts to various shoppers on all weekdays with Save Even More.
On Mondays, Pioneer Generation cardholders enjoy a further 3% discount on their groceries in recognition of their contribution to nation-building. On Tuesdays, Senior Citizen (≥ 60 years old) enjoys 2% discount. If members of the Pioneer Generation are not free on Mondays, they get a second chance in the week to enjoy 3% discount on Wednesdays at FairPrice, which is also extended to Merdeka Generation cardholders. On Thursdays, it will be CHAS Blue cardholders who get to knock 3% off their grocery bills.
Therefore, I sometimes get my parents to come along during my weekly shopping trips to FairPrice! Not only do I get to enjoy additional discount, I also get to bond with them and learn nifty tips on how to pick the best quality produce! Perfect for killing 2 birds with 1 stone.
5. Join the supermarket’s loyalty programme
It pays to be loyal to a supermarket chain. Simply find one supermarket near your neighbourhood and stick religiously to it to accumulate loyalty points. For example, at FairPrice, NTUC Union and Link members earn Linkpoints and enjoy 50% deals daily! After amassing a substantial amount of Linkpoints, shoppers can use it to offset the bill of their next grocery bill.
Wine lovers should not miss out on substantial savings as a Just Wine Club member. Simply pay a membership fee of $20 for 1 year or $35 for 2 years to enjoy an additional 8% off on regular and promotional wines!
6. Pay with Mobile app to get free discount voucher
Do you know that first-time users of the FairPrice App get up to $5 off when they pay with the app in-stores? Don’t sniff at this little incentive to get you started on this payment mode! Eventually, you will come to appreciate the convenience of skipping long queues and having all your Linkpoints tracked seamlessly on the FairPrice mobile app. If you are still not a Link member, simply download the FairPrice app to be one. Be notified of promotions instantly pushed to your mobile phone so you don’t miss out on great deals.
7. Pay with a cashback credit card
Finally, always pay with a cashback credit card if you have one! That is an additional saving that you might not benefit from if you are paying with cash instead. For myself, I pay with the NTUC Link Credit Card by Trust when shopping at FairPrice that allows NTUC Union members to save up to 21% savings. For non-NTUC union members, you can get up to 15% savings if you sign up for the Trust Link Credit Card.
Here are my 7 tips on how to become a smart grocery shopper! At times like this, every cent saved is indeed every cent earned. Do share this article along so that more households can benefit from shopping smarter and their wallets will definitely be thankful for it.
Majority of grocery shoppers want cheap grocery prices, quality produce and a pleasant shopping experience. Is this an impossible trinity that cannot be achieved during a grocery trip? I attempt to solve this mystery by making a visit to the supermarket at my neighbourhood.
Moreover, it is hard not to notice that amongst daily essentials, prices of eggs have already gone up from $5 to $6.50 for a tray of 30 eggs. Given the backdrop of rising costs of living, would prices of daily essentials also spiral out of reach? It turns out that it is actually possible to score cheap grocery prices with absolutely no compromise on the product quality and shopping experience!
I made my way to FairPrice supermarket located in my hood. For a start, I realise that it always pays to be observant by looking out for these icons in-store. Here are some examples on how I stack up for more savings and rewards while shopping at FairPrice.
Most households would have a list of essential items that go into their grocery baskets during every trip. Likewise, I am no different. I make sure to only grab essentials that come with the Everyday Low Price icon since these are competitively priced to be amongst the lowest in the market. Since there are more than 500 most popular essential items, I am not short of varieties to keep my grocery bill affordable. These items comprise popular grocery items such as fresh fruits, vegetables and meat, staples, dairy, household cleaners etc. For example, I purchased FairPrice Thai Fragrant White Rice (5KG) at only $6.50. A similar branded product would have cost upwards of $10 at other places!
If you are FOMO-ing now, don’t worry as you can also score this bargain since this is one of the 50 items on the Everyday Low Price list that would have its price frozen for the month!
For shoppers who can’t decide on what to cook tonight, I recommend that they check out items under the Price Drop Buy Now icon for some inspiration. These are weekly specials or items on limited-time promotions guaranteed to ensure shoppers go home bagging a bargain of up to 50%. Even a meticulous homemaker who plans the dinner menu in advance can look forward to nutritious meals and incredible savings at the same time.
While I am out and about fishing for the best deals in FairPrice, I get to shop in comfort all the time. I appreciate the wide entrances, improved interiors and comfortable aisles that can accommodate multiple shopping trolleys. No more banging into each other’s elbows! After ticking off everything on my shopping list, I flash out my mobile phone and pay via the FairPrice App at the checkout counter. If you are a new user just as I was not too long ago, you get to enjoy up to $5 ($3 FairPrice e-voucher, and NTUC Union members, can earn additional 200 Linkpoints ($2 worth) off your first in-store transaction.
Important information such as Link membership and credit card details can be securely stored on the FairPrice app with my authorisation. This is an amazing digital improvement as I no longer need to carry multiple cards which bulk up my wallet unnecessarily!
Moreover, this makes it extremely convenient to stack my savings since Linkpoints are now earned through the FairPrice app. Coupled with daily discount schemes under store promotions as well as Save Even More and exclusive deals where NTUC Union/Link Members enjoy 50% off, these savings can add up to a substantial amount. For instance, under Save Even More, Pioneer Generation enjoy a further 3% discount on their groceries on Mondays and Wednesdays while Senior Citizen aged 60 and above enjoy 2% discount on Tuesdays. These all savings that can be stacked on top of all the aforementioned promotions. Therefore, if you are still not a FairPrice member, do sign up online simply by downloading the FairPrice app.
Alternatively, shoppers can breeze through the queues by paying conveniently via Scan & Go on the FairPrice App. All in all, it is a seamless shopping experience from entry to checkout for myself and FairPrice customers alike.
With quality products, affordable prices and a pleasant shopping experience, every trip to FairPrice results in all-round better value for my household. As FairPrice has shown, it is a myth that one has to trade down on the shopping experience or product quality to score better grocery prices. Therefore, next time someone tells you that you need to compromise on the quality of your groceries due to inflation, you know that it need not be true!
Today, FairPrice shoppers can buy groceries online, pay for purchases made in stores, earn and redeem Linkpoints all via the FairPrice app. It is a seamless experience that ensures all transactions are done on the customer’s smartphone without the hassle of fishing out different cards during payment. The good news is that the ever-improving FairPrice app has now added a “Play and Win” feature which presents attractive opportunities for FairPrice customers to supercharge their rewards by completing challenges.
Play and Win on FairPrice app
Play and Win allows customers to accept challenges which are usually a series of tasks. The reward for completing a task is Linkpoints credited to the member’s account. Under the Link Rewards Programme, accumulated Linkpoints can be redeemed to directly offset their next purchase at FairPrice or across 1,000 Link partners’ outlets. Therefore, Link members can look forward to exciting ways to earn bonus Linkpoints with this “Play and Win” feature.
Simply look for The Play and Win section under the member’s account and accept the challenges. In conjunction with FairPrice 9.9 All-In Sale, FairPrice has launched a 9.9 All In Challenge, complete 2 challenges to receive up to 2,100 Linkpoints (worth $21).
Under the Easy challenge, shoppers simply need to complete both tasks to receive 900 Linkpoints ($9):
Make a purchase in-store and pay via the FairPrice app or Scan & Go
Make an order online via FairPrice
Both tasks do not require any minimum spend and are very easy to complete.
Under the Pro challenge, shoppers are presented with these tasks:
Accumulate $80 spend in-store and pay with the FairPrice app or Scan & Go
Accumulate $200 spend online via FairPrice
Complete both tasks to receive a total of 1,200 Linkpoints ($12) under the Pro Challenge.
As you can see, the 9.9 All In Challenge is simply too good an offer for shoppers to pass up on. Before you rush off to start spending for the 9.9 All-In Sale, remember to accept the challenges first to be deemed eligible.
Download the FairPrice app and accept the Play and Win challenges to supercharge your Rewards. Don’t take too long as the 9.9 All In Challenge ends on 5 Oct 2022.
Have you heard of Trust, the latest digital bank to take the digital banking scene by storm? Trust Bank offers up to 1.4% interest rate for its savings account, 21% rebate on its credit card, $35 NTUC e-Vouchers as well as free rice and Kopitiam breakfast set. Here is how to save and score these freebies!
What is Trust Bank?
Trust Bank (known as Trust) is a new digital bank set up by Standard Chartered Bank and NTUC. This means that customers of Trust conduct all their banking activities online since Trust Bank does not have any physical bank branch. Here are the products available under Trust.
1. Trust Bank Savings Account
Trust offers a base interest rate of 1% for the 1st $50,000 deposits. If the customer makes 5 eligible card transactions, this can be increased to 1.2% and 1.4% for non-union and union members respectively. No minimum amount is required to start earning the base interest rate. Best of all, there is no fees or lock-in period required.
2. Trust Bank Credit Card
Trust credit card provides up to a mind-boggling 21% savings rate on card spend. This is issued in the form of Linkpoints which can be offset against purchases at NTUC, Unity stores etc. If a NTUC union member spends at least S$350 per month on expenditure outside of FairPrice Group every month, he or she will be entitled to 21% savings rate on spending made at FairPrice Group. Simply put, if you are already spending within the NTUC ecosystem- i.e. shop at NTUC and Unity, dine at Kopitiam, now is the perfect time to save on your spending with Trust card.
Other amazing perks are the absence of annual fee, foreign transaction fee, cash advance fee as well as card replacement fee. Finally, those who sign up for the Trust credit card will enjoy complimentary coverage of the Family Personal Accident Insurance for the first 2 months
Amazing Promotion
Another eye-catching aspect is the generous freebies thrown in to mark its launch. These freebies add up to a total of $42:
$10 FairPrice e-Voucher upon signing up with a referral code (DFFZV6CZ)
Free Signature Breakfast Set to be redeemed at Kopitiam (worth $3.10)
Free 1KG Superior Fragrant Rice (worth $3.55)
S$25 FairPrice e-Voucher on your first card spend (no minimum amount required)
Besides these one-off freebies, Trust also pushes out regular discounts from popular merchants such as KFC, Burger King, Starbucks, Gong Cha etc. Remember to browse the app regularly and grab these vouchers!
Sign Up For Trust
From downloading of the app to approval of application takes less than 20 minutes if you sign up via MyInfo. With such a smooth onboarding process and the amazing freebies, what are you waiting for?
Download Trust app to collect your freebies- remember that the $10 FairPrice voucher is only valid if you sign up with a referral code. (DFFZV6CZ)
