Heymax and Visa launch campaign to reward Singapore’s public transport commuters

Heymax x Visa Campaign

Want to earn miles for your daily commute with Heymax and Visa?

Heymax, a lifestyle rewards app based in Singapore, has teamed up with Visa to launch a new campaign focused on sustainability.

From now until 28 November 2024, Heymax users can earn rewards just for taking public transit. 

Commuters who link their Visa card to the Heymax app will receive three Max Miles for every dollar spent on MRT or bus rides.

This small reward adds up over time, while also encouraging greener travel choices.

Riders can accumulate miles with every trip, bringing them closer to prizes like business class flights to Japan worth 200,000 miles.

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Joe Lu, Heymax CEO, noted that they are seeing a growing passion among Singaporeans to travel free using loyalty points.

While the miles can fund future adventures, the core goal is to nurture sustainable habits daily, he added.

By incentivizing public transport, Heymax aims to balance promoting local green actions with global travel experiences for members.

Research shows Singaporeans increasingly rely on loyalty programs for travel rewards and Heymax data found Agoda, Trip.com, Klook, and Singapore Airlines to be top merchants.

The loyalty market is projected to grow almost 10% annually through 2028.

This campaign also complements Singapore’s $60 billion public transport investment by 2030.

“From MRT & Bus to Miles: Heymax & Visa Reward Your Rides” Campaign T&Cs

General

  • The campaign runs until a total of 2 million Max Miles are earned across all Heymax users.
  • There’s no limit on how many Max Miles each user can earn. Miles from bus or train rides will be pending until transactions are approved and then added to your account.
  • New users who link a Visa card for the first time during the campaign get a bonus of 100 Max Miles.

Grand Prize Drawing

To enter the drawing to win big prizes:

  • Take at least one bus or train ride with your linked card during the campaign
  • Keep a card linked through the end of the campaign

Two lucky winners will be selected randomly from eligible users. The more you transit, the better your chances of winning!

Winners will be announced after the campaign ends and contacted by email.

For more info, head to heymax.ai/campaign/visa-busmrt

Good luck!

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About Heymax

Heymax is making travel rewards easy and flexible for consumers based in Singapore.

As a travel rewards and personal finance platform, Heymax allows users to earn Max Miles from everyday purchases made with over 500 major merchants.

These Max Miles can then be redeemed directly for flights or transferred to 25 airline and hotel partner loyalty programs worldwide.

Beyond just flights, Max Miles provides options through gift cards as well.

Even better, the miles never expire and are free of annual fees so you have total freedom and flexibility when redeeming.

Since launching their proprietary loyalty currency Max Miles in late 2023, Heymax has seen tremendous growth.

Over 60,000 users in Singapore have earned a collective total of 80 million Max Miles through the platform and those miles have already been put to good use, as customers have redeemed over 10,000 flights.

In partnership with Visa, Heymax also provides a handy tool for tracking spending across credit cards with the Card Maximizer feature giving real-time insights into transactions and accumulating rewards.

To learn more, visit heymax.ai.

All image credits to Heymax.ai.

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Planning a trip to Singapore? Be sure to keep the average cost of things in Singapore in mind, such as food, accommodation, transportation, and more.

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How Much Should You Budget For a Trip to Singapore?

With its amazing futuristic architecture, exotic and unspoiled nature, and hundreds of unique stores and shopping malls, it’s no wonder why Singapore is one of the top places to visit in Asia.

However, many travelers (especially those who are visiting Singapore for the first time!) will often wonder how much it costs to travel to the country, and if Singapore is budget-friendly at all.

If you already have the Singapore arrival card for US citizens and are ready to see the Little Red Dot, here is how much you can expect to spend:

Airline Tickets 

Depending on your location, Singapore is either fairly close or on the other side of the world.

Unless you live in Asia or the Middle East, airline tickets will usually be the biggest expense for your trip to Singapore. For quick reference, here is how much a one-way ticket to Singapore will cost from major cities (in USD):

  • New York to Singapore – $500
  • Paris to Singapore – $600
  • Istanbul to Singapore – $1000
  • Dubai to Singapore – $300

Keep in mind that in most cases, buying a round-trip ticket to Singapore may be significantly cheaper and could reduce the price by 20 to 40 percent!

Another trick to save money is to compare neighboring airline hubs around Singapore, such as Bangkok, Thailand or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

If you find a cheaper flight to one of these places, you can use a budget airline (like Scoot or AirAsia) to fly to Singapore and see two countries in one trip!

Accommodations

Although Singapore is popular with tourists all year round, it is especially busy during the dry season, which runs from December to April. Since this is considered the peak tourist season, it is advised to book your hotel in advance.

When it comes to accommodation, travelers have plenty of options at different price points, including hostels, hotels, resorts, luxury hotels, and guesthouses. As with most touristic cities, the price will depend on many factors, such as location, comfort, amenities, and additional services like breakfast or airport transfers.

Travelers can expect to pay around $50 per night for a double room in an average, 3-star hotel. Those who are looking for prestige and luxury can expect to spend between $100 to $200+ for a 4- or 5-star hotel.

Of course, there is also the world famous Marina Bay Sands, which normally costs from $200 and up to $4,500 per night, depending on the room and season!

To get the best rooms, availability, and price, it is highly recommended to book accommodations as soon as you know when you plan to travel to Singapore.

Food and Drinks

While traveling in Singapore, be sure to try the delicious local food. There are so many excellent cafes and restaurants that are sure to delight your taste buds!

Similar to other Southeast Asian countries, it is customary to eat street food or fast homemade dishes in places like hawker centres, which there are plenty in Chinatown and Little India. Dishes in hawker centres will typically set you back only a few dollars (under $5 per dish).

Breakfast for two in a budget-friendly cafe will cost $10, lunch around $15, and a meal set from McDonald’s — around $9. Dinner at an inexpensive restaurant, without alcohol, will cost $30.

Transportation

Singapore has an excellent public transportation system that includes busses, rail (MRT), and even ferry services.

The city is served by more than four thousand buses that easily reach any part of Singapore. A ticket for a regular city bus is calculated by distance, and typically costs around $1 or $2, while longer distances have a price tag between $3 to $8. There are free busses and shuttles around Sentosa Island.

The MRT in Singapore (which is both underground and overground) is considered one of the best in the world. As with buses, prices depend on distance. One trip around the city can cost from 50 cents to 3 dollars.

There is also the monorail, which connects Singapore and Sentosa Island. The journey takes 8 minutes and costs $3. Taxis are more expensive and slower than the metro, but a great choice for families and groups. On average, a trip in the city will cost $8 to 15, and a trip to the airport from the city center will cost $18 to 25.

Due to high taxes, additional fees, and parking costs, renting a car in Singapore will not be cheap. The cost of renting a standard car starts around $70 to $100 per day and will go up depending on the model (SUV, sports car, etc). Likewise, travelers can expect to pay around $1.80 for a liter of gas.

Sightseeing, Excursions, and Souvenirs 

Last but certainly not least, don’t forget to leave a little room in your budget for fun!

Although the price for tickets and attractions differ based on the place, you can expect to spend between $5 to $15 for a ticket to a museum or exhibitions.

If you’re planning to visit Universal Studios Singapore, be prepared to pay around $60 for a non-resident ticket.

Finally, the entrance fee to the most popular attraction in Singapore (the Gardens by the Bay) starts at $10 and goes up based on extras, like a guided tour or special event.

As for tours, there are plenty of options, including group walking tours to fully private tours. A private tour will cost about $100, while group walking tours start around $20 per person.

No trip to Singapore is complete without souvenirs — thankfully, there are plenty of places to buy gifts, such as Lucky Plaza, Bugis Street, and Chinatown. Prices range from $2 for a simple magnet to $10 for a shirt and onward.

 

 

 

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Best dining deals in town – enjoy up to 50% discounts at more than 40 restaurants this December. Feast on buffets for just $0.18 too.

Merry-make throughout the month of December with these dining offers.

The festive season is in full swing, and there’s no better time to eat, drink and be merry.

Get yourself in a festive mood and treat yourself to a hearty feast as Chope, one of Asia’s largest online restaurant booking service provider, rolls out a 4-day festive sale to celebrate a season of giving. Enjoy up to 50% off vouchers to over 20 top restaurants in Singapore where you can feast like a king without breaking your wallet. Imagine paying just $25 instead of $50 for your meals – it can never get any more affordable!Shop-Best-Festive_VISA_1_grande

Tip: Camp on the page and have the fastest fingers to check out the vouchers as soon as the clock strikes twelve.  

The Mega Sale  will run on14 December (00:00 hrs to 23:59 hrs), while stocks last. It will feature some of the top restaurants in Singapore such as Jamie’s Italian, Brewerkz (Riverside Point), Pince & Pints, Dancing Crab, Dehesa, Blue Lotus Chinese Grill House, Pool Grill, Firebake, PORTA, MOJO, GRUB, Sabio Tapas Bar, Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar and more. This sale is held in collaboration with Visa. Visa cardholders will have to key in the first 6 digits of their Visa card to gain access to the page, and check out with a Visa card to enjoy the promotion.

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That is not all! From 14 Dec to 17 Dec, enjoy $0.18 buffets when you dine with someone. Chope will be offering $0.18 buffet dining deal for the 2nd diner in their Buffet Starbuys from restaurants such as The Carvery, Seasonal Tastes (The Westin), Four Points Eatery, The Kitchen Table, Cafe 2000, Atrium Restaurant and more.

Be the first 100 to key in the promo code <EAT10> when you purchased the buffet vouchers, and enjoy an extra $10 off! Promo code can only be applied once per user, and is not applicable with other promo codes.

You know the drills. Good things won’t last so make sure you are ready to snap up the vouchers once they are on sale.

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A smorgasbord of culinary delights that will tickle the palate of any foodie

Chope, Singapore’s leading restaurant reservation service, will be running their biggest sale of the year. If you are a food lover like us, this is the perfect time to feast like a king without hurting your wallet. The Foodie Paradise Sale will highlight more than 40 top restaurants in Singapore where you can dine at with discounts by up to 50%!

From 27 Sep – 1 Oct, visit The Chope Shop and be the fastest fingers to snap up the dining vouchers that are up to 50% off. There are limited quantities available, so make sure you act fast!

There are 3 different sales taking place including a flash sale exclusive for Visa cardholders.

1. Visa Flash Sale – Up to 50% off top dining vouchers! (One-day only)

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Have a Visa Debit or Credit Card? You are in for a treat. Visa cardholders can enjoy up to 50% off selected restaurant vouchers in this exclusive sale. Diners only have to pay $25 for $50 vouchers, $70 for $100 vouchers (U.P. $45 for $50, $90 for $100 vouchers), while stocks last!
Simply enter the first 6 digits of your Visa Card to access the sale page and check out with your Visa Card to enjoy this promotion.

The restaurants include:

  1. Dancing Crab
  2. Tunglok Signature
  3. Braci
  4. Pince & Pints
  5. 8 Korean BBQ (Shaw Center)
  6. Kelly Jie Seafood (Formerly Mellben Seafood)
  7. Wild Honey (Mandarin Gallery)
  8. Wild Honey (Scotts Square)
  9. Grub
  10. The Market Grill
  11. Salted & Hung
  12. The Lokal
  13. MOJO
  14. Symmetry
  15. Xiao Ya Tou
  16. Aura
  17. Shin Yeh
  18. Salt Tapas & Bar
  19. &SONS
  20. Clinton Street Baking Co. & Restaurant
  21. Morsels
  22. Tsukiji Fish Market

Click here for the sale page.

2. Starbuys: Buffet Promotions

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Buffet lovers can look forward to enjoing these buffet deals with promotion at up to 50% off, 1-for-1s, etc. Buffet prices start from $22.50++ per pax. Some of the top restaurants include: Food Capital, the kitchen table, Tunglok Seafood, 21 on Rajah, Tunglok Teahouse, Gyuu+ and more.

Click here for the sale page.

3. Foodie Pass

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Be the ultimate foodie when you purchase the Foodie Pass. The Foodie Pass will let you enjoy a collection of 1-for-1 mains or complimentary item deals:

  • 3 deals for $15
  • 5 deals for $20
  • 10 deals for $30

Some of the participating restaurants include: Chicken Up, Redpan, Sawadee Thai, The Quarters, Yummo Chow and more!

Click here for the sale page to view more restaurants!

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Visa: $2 OFF Starbucks, $1 OFF Food Republic/Food Opera and more when you pay with mobile (1 – 31 Aug 16)

Visa promotion

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

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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

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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

Free Coke

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.

Share these offers with your friends and loved ones!

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