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The UnionPay is Official Payment Card of “Great Singapore Sale” for 2nd Consecutive Year
2017-06-14


With the launch of Great Singapore Sale (hereinafter referred to as “GSS”), the annual and largest shopping event in Singapore, UnionPay International announced today that, UnionPay has become the only official payment brand of GSS for the second consecutive year. Over 50 renowned local and foreign brands will provide exclusive offers for UnionPay Cardholders, covering hotels, scenic spots, F&B merchants, entertainment establishments among others.

This year’s GSS will last till August 13, covering the summer vacation and travel peak of Asia-Pacific regions. During last year’s GSS, the total spend by locally-issued UnionPay cards more than doubled, while transaction count doubled too. Supermarkets and F&B are the types of merchants that witnessed the most remarkable increase.

Now in Singapore, almost all the ATMs and over 80% of merchants accept UnionPay cards. Cardholders can not only use mobile QuickPass NFC payment at famous merchants such as BreadTalk, Burger King and Fairprice, but also use UnionPay QR code payment at BreadTalk stores in VivoCity and Marina Bay Financial Centre. Mainland Cardholders can add their UnionPay cards to the updated version of the “UnionPay Wallet” APP, press “Payment Code” and choose “Overseas Payment Code” to generate a QR code, and then have it scanned by the cashier to complete payment.

The highlight of this year’s GSS is that UnionPay International has teamed up with the Singapore Retailers Association to bring the GoSpree mobile app to shoppers for the first time, providing flexible and convenient shopping experience based on mobile terminals. Customers can know about UnionPay offers in the special zone of UnionPay in the GoSpree app, and also get U Plan e-Coupons from the app since July. By presenting the e-Coupons at participating stores and paying with UnionPay, Cardholders can enjoy up to 50% off total bill. In addition, Cardholders spending over SGD 30 with UnionPay cards will enjoy double chances of winning at the SPH Shop & Win Draw with over SGD 300,000 of prizes and cars up for grab.

In the meantime, UnionPay International Global Top 100 Airports Campaign is ongoing. At Singapore Changi Airport, UnionPay Cardholders can enjoy first day free rental and 7% off on rental since the second day when renting Wifi device at Changi Recommends, and enjoy instant discount when using U Plan e-Coupons while paying with UnionPay cards at Bath & Body Works, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, TUMI and Victoria Secrets.

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