Splurge wisely
Life had drastically changed due to the pandemic. Various establishments and activities have shut down, making it the perfect time to save money and build a financial safety net. But with quarantine restrictions slowly being lifted coupled by the fast approaching holiday season, people are expected to splurge and enjoy the festive period. To contribute to the recovery of the economy, and for the sake of experiencing normalcy again, spending, at this point in time, is advised. Do note that indulging in the finer things in life need not be strenuous on our pockets. If you must spend, spend wisely. One way to handle your finances efficiently is by using a credit card. Among the recommended banks with the best cards right now is Citi Philippines. To embrace the new normal, Citi currently has various offerings that will help customers navigate through life’s challenges. Whether it’s lavish dining or shopping, the bank now offers a wide range of promotions that credit card holders can enjoy.
“Since March, when the country began to face the challenges of Covid-19, Citi Philippines has worked hard to support its clients, employees, and the community. We want to assist Citi credit card holders in every aspect in their life, whether that’s dining in their favorite restaurants safely or shopping online,” says Citi Philippines’ consumer business head Manoj Varma.
Citi Philippines cards and loans director Mukul Sukhani 
Citi Philippines consumer business head Manoj Varma
Citi partners with the biggest brands to provide the best experience to its patrons. Here are some of the promos credit card holders can avail.
FINE, FINER, FINEST DEALS
Fine Delights provides great options for casual dining across the Metro’s customer hotspots from Makati to Taguig, Ortigas to Quezon, Pasay to Alabang. Get up to 30 percent discount from over 250 spots for dine-in and takeout such as Bo’s Coffee, Yellow Cab, Pancake House, Hap Chan, and Tim Ho Wan, to name a few.
Save up to 50 percent off in upscale establishments like Makati Shangri-La’s Circles and Shang Palace, EDSA Shangri-La’s Heat, Sheraton’s Oori and S Kitchen, as well as Melo’s, through the Finer Dining Experiences.
To contribute to the recovery of the economy, and for the sake of experiencing normalcy again, spending, at this point in time, is advised. Do note that indulging in the finer things in life need not be strenuous on our pockets.
For the Finest Deal, get half off your bill at any The Bistro Group restaurants every Saturday with a minimum spend of ₱2,000 and a cap of ₱5,000. This is Citi’s most popular fall-off-your-seat dining promo that began last year. It is set to continue until Mar. 27, 2021.
There is also something in store for those looking for delivery on the weekends. A 10 percent discount in foodpanda for a minimum bill of ₱800, once every Friday to Sunday can be used by card holders. The maximum discount is ₱250. Promo lasts until Dec. 20 of this year only.
“We have over 100 dining partners with over 500 outlets nationwide. We know that our customers will not always eat out, but many would still like to enjoy eating from the safety of their homes so these promotions are open for take-out on top of dine-in options. We partnered with foodpanda, which delivers from over 30,000 restaurants in the country,” explains Citi Philippines’ cards and loans director Mukul Sukhani. “No other bank is able to provide the same exclusive and real-time access to so many merchants, with highly competitive promos and offers.”
FRIYAY! AND SHOP-TURDAY
The Online Weekend Offers grant card holders access to the most rewarding deals with major e-commerce companies online. There is a variety of deals from across several categories like grocery and essential goods, household items, small appliances and gadgets, as well as clothing.
A 10 percent discount at Lazada can be availed of every Friday from 12 noon to two in the afternoon, if your bill amounts to ₱3,000 or more. So the next time you shop at the e-commerce platform, just add the items to cart, then purchase everything on a Friday. The maximum rebate is up to ₱400. This promo lasts until Feb. 19, 2021. On the other hand, get ₱300 off at Metromart for a minimum purchase of ₱5,000 until Dec. 18, 2020. Card holders could also save 30 percent at Zalora every Saturday for a minimum spend of ₱2,000. This deal expires on March 13, 2021. Maximum discount is ₱1,000. www.citibank.com.ph/lovetoclick