Best Credit Card Promos for October 2016

Written by Marc Adrian

Can’t you smell that? Smells familiar, right? That’s the scent of the Christmas Season slowly creeping in. To many that means some spending is about to transpire. Check that, we’re all bound to cough up some dough, one way or another. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be prudent about it. Which brings us to the list of credit card promos available this month. Swipe wisely, people!

Get in the Holiday Spirit with BPI

Do your Christmas shopping early with BPI’s Holiday Installment Madness promo. Among the special installment plans being offered is a Real 0% deal that you can also split up to 24-month payments. Cardholders can also opt for the Buy Now, Pay Later promo. Under this payment scheme, the first monthly amortization will be posted to your account 60 days from date of purchase, The succeeding amortizations will then be divided into your chosen term (12 months or up). Both promos require a ₱3,000 minimum purchase and will run until January 31, 2017.

Aside from shiny new stuff, the holidays can’t be complete without food. BPI credit cardholders can also avail of several grub-related promos, from discounts off total bills to free mouthwatering dishes. Mexicali, House of Lasagna, Omakase, and Sunrise Buckets are among the participating restaurants.

Check out the full range of exciting deals you can get with a BPI credit card this month by clicking here.

Around the World with Citibank

Citibank credit cardholders have up to October 14 to get 40% off fares at Emirates Airlines. Book a flight to USA, Europe, parts of South America and even Africa with your Citi credit card online through www.emirates.ph/citibank or by calling (02) 858-5300. Travel period should be from October 15, 2016 to June 30, 2017.

If you’re badly in need of some sand and sun, Citibank is also currently offering promos in partnership with hotels located in the island paradise of Boracay. Get 55% off on rooms at The Tides Hotel (until December 15) and 50% off at Astoria Plaza (until October 30).

Choose your adventure and find out how you can get free stuff this month by viewing our list of Citibank credit card promos.

Pamperin’ time with EastWest

This month, EastWest Bank provides their cardholders with wellness promos. Toccare Spa and Fifth Season Spa , for instance, is offering 20% off and a free Foot Ritual Treatment if you book online and pay for any spa service using an EastWest Credit Card.

EastWest Bank’s Dolce Vita MasterCard cardholders, meanwhile, can get 20% off Browhaus’ Brow Resurrection procedure and 5% off on all ala carte services. They can also enjoy several privileges while pursuing their hair-free dreams at Strip Ministry of Waxing, including half the price on six sessions of the latest in laser hair-removal procedures.

For a more peaceful and relaxing kind of activity, Dolce Vita cardholders can try EastWest Bank’s exclusive partnership with Urban Ashram Yoga. The promo offers 30% off on all New-to-Yoga Passes, perfect for stressed-out individuals looking for a way to recharge their tired mind and body, while also improving their strength and flexibility.

If these aren’t your cup of tea though, EastWest Bank is also offering a host other discounts and freebies to their cardholders.

Prepare to see double with Standard Chartered

From October 1 to 31, Standard Chartered credit cardholders can double their rewards points and cash rewards. The promo is open to Standard Chartered Bank Classic Card, Gold Card, and Visa Infinite Card (for double rewards points) and Standard Chartered Bank Platinum Cash Rewards Card (for double cash rewards).

Only rewards earned through qualified transactions will be accepted. These include straight charge retail transactions, both domestic and international, and cash advance, EZ Pay merchant installments, Smartcash, Balance Transfers, and EZ Pay Anything.

For more details and other benefits you can get from a Standard Chartered credit card head to our full list of promos.

Shop Wiser with BDO

In case you didn’t know it yet, several SM locations will hold a grand 3-Day Sale on October 14 to 16. For motorists and commuters, that usually means clogged streets and unforgiving traffic. But here’s a reason to brave to SM malls on those days: BDO Credit Card’s Instant Rebates Promo!

During the sale, BDO Credit and Debit cardholders can enjoy up to 10% rebate of their purchases at The SM Store, Ace Hardware, Our Home, Toy Kingdom, Uniqlo, Forever 21, SM Appliance, Watsons and other SM Retail stores. You can check out the other qualified BDO-issued credit cards, complete list of participating shops, and the minimum purchases required at each by visiting www.bdo.com.

In case you’re the type who abhors the hassle a sale brings to malls—long lines, stores jammed with shoppers, limited parking spaces—you can still use your BDO Credit Card and get rewards. For every minimum purchase of P3,000 anywhere you’ll get a free P100 gift certificate from either Bench, Toy Kingdom or SM Appliance. To claim your free GC, all you have to do is present your credit card and charge slip at a participating store. Only single-purchase receipts from September 15, 2016 to November 15, 2016 are redeemable, while redemption period will run until January 17, 2017.

Go through our list of BDO credit card promos to view the full list of deals, discounts, and perks available when you apply for a credit card online.