Save and earn with UTU Rewards Thailand and DBS
Image adapted from: SPA Cenvaree, Omu Bangkok, Compass Hospitality, TripAdvisor
In most of our dictionaries, the word holiday translates to a mandatory break every 6 months or so to restore your mental sanity. And when it comes to quick getaways, no destination can better rejuvenate your body, satisfy your stomach and bring new life to your wardrobe than the wonderful Land of Smiles – Thailand.
But whether you’re seeking out the elusive Thai cherry blossoms in Chiang Rai, or hitting up every single night market in Bangkok – if you’re a DBS/POSB cardmember, here’s one more cash-saving app you need to download before you jet off.
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UTU Rewards Thailand is a global loyalty program that lets you register your payment cards on the mobile app, and earn and redeem points when you shop at over 15,000 merchant outlets in Thailand. While most of us are used to the 1-3 day redemption wait period required for most loyalty programmes, UTU lets you use your accumulated points instantly to redeem cashback.
They’ve also partnered with DBS to offer all cardmembers travelling to Bangkok some travel exclusives to sweeten the deal when you register and pay with any DBS/POSB Card. Here are some you’ll unlock once you register successfully:
1. 1-for-1 Omurice at Omu Japanese Omurice Restaurant
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Treat yourself and your travel +1 to a steaming plate of Japanese omurice and curry at Omu Japanese Omurice Restaurant when you register your account with UTU Rewards Thailand. Every 25 Baht you accumulate earns you 5 UTU Points!
Offer validity: Until 31st May 2019
*Promotion is only open to DBS/POSB cardmembers from Singapore; limited to 1 redemption per cardmember.
2. 50% off any full-price spa treatment at Centara Hotels & Resorts
SPA Cenvaree at Centara Grand CentralWorld
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No visit to Thailand is complete without a little spa indulgence. There’s no need to settle for the cheapest massage you can find when your UTU account lets you enjoy 50% off any full-price spa treatment* at SPA Cenvaree by Centara Hotels & Resorts.
Take your pick from their extensive list of flower-scented body scrubs, Thai spa rituals, muscle-melting massages and facials. Whatever your choice, they guarantee you’ll leave feeling rejuvenated and entirely rested.
*Promotion is only open to DBS/POSB cardmembers from Singapore; limited to 1 redemption per cardmember.
Offer validity: 15th Dec 2018 – 31st Mar 2019
3. Free Churros when you dine at TAPAS by NAN Charcoal Grill
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If you’re planning to stop by Bangkok’s newest mega-mall, Icon Siam, your brand new UTU account will let you redeem a free serving of churros per table with any order at Spanish restaurant, TAPAS by NAN Charcoal Grill!
Offer validity: Until 31st May 2019
*Promotion is only open to DBS/POSB cardmembers from Singapore; limited to 1 redemption per cardmember.
4. 55% OFF Y Spa’s Spa Package worth 20,000 Baht
Y Spa is the Thai equivalent of a jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouse) with its many natural spring baths and therapy rooms. Your new UTU account lets you enjoy their Spa Harmony Package (worth 8,888 Baht) at a discounted rate of just 3000 Baht*. It includes a body scrub, aroma relaxing massage, deep tissue massage, traditional Thai massage and a herbal ball compress.
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In addition, you’ll receive a blood analysis (U.P. 1,000 Baht), facial rejuvenation and deep cleansing session (U.P. 7,500 Baht) and an Immune booster and liver detox (U.P. 8,000 Baht). From now till 10th Jan, POSB/DBS cardmembers will earn a bonus of 5 x UTU Points with every 500 Baht charged to their card.
*Advance booking required. Call 022535829 for an appointment. Promotion is only open to DBS/POSB cardmembers from Singapore; limited to 1 redemption per cardmember.
Offer validity: Until 31st May 2019
5. 1-for-1 promo drinks at NOMAD
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Chill out on the rooftop of boutique hotel Galleria 10 in the district of Sukhumvit, and kick back with 1-for-1 promotional cocktails* from 5PM – 8.30PM. If you’re on the peckish side, their menu of international favourites and tapas will satiate any creeping hunger pangs.
Offer validity: Until 31st Mar 2019
*Promotion is only open to DBS/POSB cardmembers from Singapore; limited to 1 redemption per cardmember.
Convert your DBS Points/POSB Daily$ to UTU Points instantly on the app
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If you’ve worked hard to chalk up those DBS Points and POSB Daily$, you can convert them to top up your UTU Points. 1,000 DBS Points / POSB Daily$10 will get you 700 UTU Points, but from now till 31st May 2019, you’ll enjoy an additional 30% more UTU points when you convert a minimum of 500 DBS Points or POSB Daily$5 to UTU Points. Shop at participating brands, and you can also redeem UTU Points to receive cashback.
Here’s how to get started:
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1. Download the UTU Rewards Thailand App
Sign up with your DBS digibank and you are on your way to a rewarding trip in Thailand. Unlock attractive Welcome Promotions upon successful sign up.
2. Plan your trip with the UTU App
Browse Brands tab and earn UTU Points and enjoy travel offers at hotels, spas, shops and restaurants.
3. Start shopping to earn & redeem UTU Points
Shop and pay with DBS/POSB card. Accelerate cashback when you convert your DBS Points / POSB Daily$ to UTU Points.
Find out more about UTU Rewards Thailand here!
This post was brought to you by DBS.