Shopping at a mall can make a dent on your wallet, if you are not careful.
It’s often hard to plan how much you are going to spend, especially if you don’t always know ahead of time exactly how many items you’ll want to buy or how much they cost. And, it’s so easy to get carried away with buying too many things too.
There are, however, plenty of useful hacks to follow to help you decrease the amount of money spent, while still being able to buy what you need.
We’ve recently discovered a few nifty moolah-saving tricks for shopping at Marina Square. Because “good things must share”, we’ll let you in on what they are:
#1 Download the Marina Square App
At this point, most, if not all, of us have a smartphone. If you’ve got one, put it to good use at the mall. With the Marina Square App, you can have exclusive discounts in the palm of your hand (pun fully intended).
The Marina Square App is like extreme coupon clipping – sans the hand cramps. You have all the deals and discounts for your favourite shops in Marina Square in one place – your trusty mobile phone.
The app has a simple and straightforward user interface. All you have to do is to launch the app and scan your receipt to earn SQUARES. Every $1 spent at Marina Square gives you one SQUARE (with a minimum spending of $20).
What’s more, from 8 April to 31 May 2019, the more SQUARES you earn, the higher your chances of winning a staycation at Marina Mandarin Hotel Singapore & more. Details.
It’s easy to earn SQUARES. Just launch the Marina Square App and scan your receipt.
#2 Save money on parking
Parking can be so expensive in Singapore, especially in town. But it doesn’t have to be at Marina Square because parking is practically free when you use the SQUARES earned. Every 100 SQUARES earned gives you $2 off parking.
All you have to do is convert your SQUARES with the Marina Square app before driving off. There is no need to remove your cashcard. Any outstanding parking fees will be automatically deducted from your cashcard.
Don’t own a car? Save your SQUARES for more rewards that are coming your way in June.
#3 Get 2x SQUARES on you birthday month
Who doesn’t love a birthday treat? Make your spending work doubly hard for you.
From 1 June 2019 onwards, Marina Square is giving their members double the SQUARES earned on the first purchase made on their birthday month.
If you’ve yet to update your birthday on the app, make sure to do so here to enjoy the birthday perks.
#4 Take advantage of app-exclusive eDeals
Why pay retail price for anything when you can get more for less?
If you are a smart shopper, make sure to redeem $5-off and $10-off eDeals from stores such as Pasta e Formaggio, $2 Nomi Japan, Mothercare, GEOX and with the Marina Square app. View the full list of Marina Square app eDeals.
#5 Enjoy 20% cashback with FavePay
If you love getting ‘paid’ to shop, pay for your purchases with FavePay.
Marina Square has teamed up with mobile payments platform, Fave, to bring you an attractive cashback rate of 20% (capped at $10) on your purchases from over 60 participating stores. To pay, simply launch the app, tap on the FavePay icon, then scan the unique QR code at the payment counter to complete the transaction.
*Cashback earn period is from 8 Apr to 31 May 2019.
Cashback usage period is from 8 Apr to 30 Jun 2019.
Still not convinced how much money you can save with these tips and tricks? Let us work out a few sums for you.
Shopping stop 1: Wandewoo, #02-42
Eclectic handmade, hand-sculpted and hand-painted decor pieces aplenty can be found at Wandewoo.
Nestled in the new wing of Marina Square is Wandewoo – a treasure trove of intricately-crafted home and lifestyle accessories that are all handmade, hand-sculpted and hand-painted by artisans from around the world.
Whimsical pieces at Wandewoo make us go ‘ooooo’.
Think brightly coloured balloon dogs made from high-quality fibreglass resin, eco-friendly flowers and unique coasters. The thoughtfully curated selection of quirky and cool decor items is by Wanderwoo’s owner and stylist Sonny Boey.
We found these gorgeous coasters to beautify our table setting at home.
Take advantage of the exclusive discount listed in the Marina Square when you shop at Wandewoo.
Marina Square app deals:
Ceramic Coaster – U.P $49 (DEAL 20% OFF)
Opal Emerald Bowl – U.P. $35 (DEAL 50% OFF)
Total cost of what we bought: Ceramic Coaster $49 + Opal Emerald Bowl $35 + Giraffe Pop Art Decor $385 = $469
Savings with Marina Square app deals: 20% * $49 + 50% * $35 = $27.30
FavePay cashback earned (20%, capped at $10): $10
Total savings: $37.30
Shopping stop 2: T.M. Lewin, #02-153
Fashion trends may come and go but fine craftsmanship, quality, service and value remain the driving force of the T.M. Lewin brand.
Elevate your swankiness and suit up at T.M.Lewin.
The British menswear brand prides itself on using the same manufacturing techniques devised in 1898.
The quality of their business wear is said to be among the best in the world.
Marina Square app deal: 10% off regular priced items
Total cost of what we bought: Fitted Blue Shirt (Thatch Link Aqua) $119 + Navy Blue Jacket $619 + Slim Fit Pink Shirt (Mosaic Floral Pink) $119 = $857
Savings with Marina Square app deal: 10% * $857 = $85.70
FavePay cashback used to offset purchase: $10
FavePay cashback earned (20%, capped at $10): $10
Total savings: $95.70
Shopping stop 3: Mei Heong Yuen, #03-207
Mei Heong Yuen is not your typical Chinese dessert place.
This busy food establishment is usually crowded, but we think it’s worth elbowing your way through for their signature shaved ice that is an absolute godsend on those warm, sticky days.
Mango & Strawberry Snow Ice ($6.50)
Marina Square app deal: $5 off – minimum $10 spend
Total cost of what we bought: Mango & Strawberry Snow Ice $6.50 x 2 = $13
Savings with Marina Square app deal: $5
FavePay cashback used to offset purchase: $8
Total savings: $5
Shopping stop 4: Beyond Pancakes, #03-131A
At Beyond Pancakes, you can have pancakes at any time of the day.
The halal-certified cafe does a great stack of Strawberry Cream Cheese pancakes drizzled with an addictive strawberry sauce and served with a block of butter.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pancakes ($14.90)
Marina Square app deal: $5 off – min $10 spend
Total cost of what we bought: Saumon Fumé $16.90 + Le Poulet $14.90 + Strawberry Cream Cheese $14.90 (6-piece price) = $46.70
Savings with Marina Square app deal: $5
FavePay cashback used to offset purchase: $2
FavePay cashback earned (20%, capped at $10): $7.94
Total savings: $12.94
Shopping stop 5: $2 Nomi Japan, #02-219A
Everything goes for only $2 each at Nomi Japan.
If you are a fan of all things Japanese, head on over to $2 Nomi Japan on the second floor of Marina Square.
To-die-for Japanese treats
With an impressive selection of over 15, 000 products ranging from food, beverages, health and beauty to homeware, you will be spoilt for choice.
Quality homeware at an unbeatable price
Marina Square app deal: $5 off – min $10 spend
Total cost of what we bought: 3x Rock glasses $2 + 2x Japanese snacks $2 = $10
Savings with Marina Square app deal: $5
FavePay cashback used to offset purchase: $5
Total savings: $5
Shopping stop 6: Mothercare, #03-161/162
Get everything you need for your little ones at Mothercare.
Mothercare is a specialist retailer that hails from the United Kingdom.
It has been around for so long that it’s likely your own parents bought items for you from there when you were an infant. It is a one-stop-shop for everything parents will need for their child, from strollers, milk bottles and car seats to clothes for both babies and expectant mothers.
Marina Square app deal: $10 off – minimum $40 spend
Total cost of what we bought: Pink shoes $19.90 + Milk Bottle $39.90 + Pampers $24.00 + Care Bear Tray $49.00 Little Freddie Juice $3.95 + Little Freddie snack $7.90 = $144.65
Savings with Marina Square app deal: $10
FavePay cashback used to offset purchase: $2.94
FavePay cashback earned (20%, capped at $10): $10
Total savings: $20
Shopping stop 7:Menzo Butao, #02-180
This is Japanese ramen chain Menzo Butao’s only outlet in Singapore.
This first outlet by Japanese ramen chain Menzo Butao serves ramen (prices start from $12.90) with different pork soup bases such as Kuroo (black garlic) and Akao (red chilli). While the ramen is the star of the restaurant, Menzo Butao’s fried gyoza ($5.90) is also fantastic.
You don’t have to be Japanese to appreciate a piping hot bowl of ramen and glistening dumplings.
Marina Square app deal: $5 off – minimum $20 spend
Total cost of what we bought: R. ChaShu (L) – $12.90 + W. ChaShu (L) – $12.90 + 10% Service charge $2.58 + 7% GST $1.99 = $30.37
Savings with Marina Square app deal: $5
FavePay cashback used to offset purchase: –
FavePay cashback earned (20%, capped at $10): $5.07
Total savings: $10.07
Shopping stop 8: Times Bookstore, #03-149 to 151
Literary dreams start here.
The home-grown brand that is known as a retailer of education books or airport reads has been revamping its image and positioning itself as a lifestyle bookstore.
The Marina Square Times outlet carries a wide range of titles from books to magazines to graphic novels.
The Times store at Marina Square carries an extensive range of titles in genres from new and classic fiction to cooking books as well as graphic novels. Aside from books, the store also stocks lifestyle items tote bags, board games and soap bars.
Use the FAVEPay app and the Marina Square app to get the best deals.
Marina Square app deal: $10 off with min. $35 spend
Total cost of what we bought: Camera Shoulder Tote Bag $34.90
+ Mechanical Shaker $3.10 + 3x RB Juice UP $2.57 = $45.70
Savings with Marina Square app deal: $10
FavePay cashback used to offset purchase: $5.07
FavePay cashback earned (20%, capped at $10): $6.13
Total savings: $16.13
All in:
Total cost (before deals/cashback): $ 1613.42
Total savings with Marina Square App deals: $153
Total FavePay cashback earned: $49.14
We saved: $202.14
Total SQUARES earned with Marina Square app: 1,000 (max limit reached for a given day), which we converted for FREE PARKING via the app before we drove off!
Before you go on your next buying spree, make sure to download the Marina Square App and Fave App first, and make use of these deals & cashback, which will run from now to 30 June 2019!
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