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Do you chill at Starbucks often? Dine at Food Republic and Food Opera?

Here’s a way to save a couple of dollars for the month of August!

Well, why pay more when you can shave a few dollars from you bill? Every dollar saved is a dollar earned.

Simply make your payment with a mobile phone that is linked to a Visa debit or credit card. To find out more about contactless mobile payments with Visa, click here.

1. Food Republic

Get $1 off at Food Republic and Food Opera when you spend over $6

Redemption Period: 01 Aug 2016 – 31 Aug 2016

Eligible Cards (Visa PayWave, Debit, Credit): Visa Classic, Visa Gold, Visa Platinum, Visa Signature, Visa Infinite

Redemption Channel: In-store

Get $1 off when you spend over $6 with Visa payWave or Visa on your mobile at Food Republic and Food Opera.

Location(s): http://foodrepublic.com.sg/stores

Terms and Conditions [ – ]

Promotion valid 1 – 31 August 2016.
Only valid with minimum purchase of $6 with Visa payWave or Visa on your mobile in a single receipt.
Limited to 150 redemptions per day/outlet.
Not valid at Din Tai Fung in Food Republic Wisma.
Valid on all regular-priced items only.

2. Starbucks

Get $2 off any handcrafted drinks at Starbucks

Redemption Period: 01 Aug 2016 – 31 Aug 2016

Eligible Cards (Visa PayWave, Debit, Credit): Visa Classic, Visa Gold, Visa Platinum, Visa Signature, Visa Infinite, Visa Electron, Visa Corporate, Visa Purchasing, Visa Business, Visa Platinum Business, Visa Signature Business, Visa Infinite Business

Redemption Channel: In-store

Get $2 off any handcrafted drinks at any Starbucks outlet when you pay with Visa payWave or Visa on your mobile.

Location(s): http://www.starbucks.com.sg/coffeehouse/store-locator

Terms and Conditions

Valid at all Starbucks stores in Singapore from 1 to 31 August 2016 or when promotional discount has been fully redeemed.
Only valid for purchases with Visa payWave or Visa on mobile.
Limited to 1 redemption per customer per transaction.
Applicable for all Starbucks handcrafted beverages only.
Not valid with other promotional offers or discounts.

3. 7-Eleven

Get a free bottle of Coca-Cola (500ml) when you spend over $5

Redemption Period: 03 Aug 2016 – 02 Sep 2016

Eligible Cards (Visa PayWave): Visa Classic, Visa Gold, Visa Platinum, Visa Signature, Visa Infinite, Visa Corporate, Visa Purchasing, Visa Business

Redemption Channel: In-store

Spend over $5 with Visa payWave or Visa on your mobile at 7-Eleven and get a free bottle of Coca-Cola (500ml)!

Location(s): http://www.7-eleven.com.sg/store-locator

Terms and Conditions

Promotion valid from 3 August until 2 September 2016.
Purchases exclude cigarettes, lottery, fuel, bills, services, top-up services, phone cards, games & Google / iTunes cards.
Only valid with min. $5 spend in a single receipt using Visa payWave or Visa on your mobile.
Free item is while stocks last.

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Money Transfers that lets you send money in just the few clicks of the mouse or the few taps of your hand seemed unimaginable decades ago. But nowadays, online and mobile apps are sprouting everywhere. Its convenience to send money to your friend for instance, even if you live far away from each, keeps you tempted to use it.

However, when you allow doing the transactions online with your personal details, you are also vulnerable to identify theft, fraud, hackers, or worse. This is why it is important to ensure that you enable all the security features that the company offers. Here are some of them…

1. SQUARE CASH

Square, Inc. is a company that permits individuals and merchants in the United States, Canada, and Japan to accept offline debit and credit cards on their iOS or Android smartphone or other tablet devices.

Square has SSL to protect your identity and activity. Also, the company makes sure that your personal data and password are encrypted. However, they do not have two-factor authentication and notifications that tell you when your password has been changed or when you have added a new account.

2. PAYPAL

PayPal is one of the largest online money transfer services available worldwide. It is available on your laptop, smartphones, or tablet devices. Its international digital wallet allows business to make payments and transfer money fast without the traditional paper methods.

Unlike Square Cash, PayPal protects your account further by allowing two-factor authentication and notifications as soon as account changes have been made. They warn the users to watch their transactions and assist them through the help pages. They also offer SSL to protect your identity and activity. Lastly, your personal data and password are encrypted.

3. GOOGLE WALLET

Google Wallet, developed by Google, is an online money service that allows the users to store their debit cards, credit cards, loyalty cards, and gift cards as well as redeeming sales promotions through the mobile application.

Google has a strong protection wall like PayPal. They offer a huge volume of information on how to be safe when using their services. Putting money in your Google Wallet account or paying online is a breeze however; getting your balance back is quite difficult. This may seem less convenient but it is good from a safety perspective.

Image Credits: www.google.com.sg/wallet/

In conclusion, older and tested money services such as PayPal and Google Wallet have set up a tougher protection wall. And, if you choose to use these services, be sure to enable all its security features and be vigilant about your cash flow at all times. Also see Mothers day in Argentina.