Best Shopping Apps to Beat the Christmas Rush
UnionBank Plaza is strategically surrounded by the biggest shopping malls around the metro. Yet, that doesn’t spare us from the traffic woes and inefficient public transport system that we have to deal with after a nice stroll and a little shopping.
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Lazada
Great Finds: Appliances, Personal Care Items, Groceries
Payment Options: Credit/Debit Cards, Cash on Delivery
Sale Dates to Watch Out For: Anniversary Sale (Last week of March); Monthly sale (i.e. 1.1, 2.2, 3.3)
Lazada, a company owned by Alibaba Group is one of the oldest e-commerce platforms in the Philippines. They have been catering to the Southeast Asian market, including the Philippines for 7 years now. Aside from their big anniversary sale that offers up to 90% off, they also have monthly sales and flash sales for users to look forward to. Lazada is accessible in both mobile and web.
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Zalora
Great Finds: Clothes, Bags, Shoes, Accessories
Payment Options: Credit/Debit Cards, Cash on Delivery
Sale Dates to Watch Out For: Anniversary Sale (Last week of April); Monthly sale (i.e. 1.1, 2.2, 3.3)
Zalora attracts the fashionistas and makeup junkies out there. They carry the biggest fashion and cosmetics brands like Mango, Nike, Esprit, Benefit, Happy Skin and their own label. They recently added Premium lines such as Karl Lagerfeld, Moschino, Calvin Klein, Daniel Wellington, Pandora and more. They are known for promotions that offer further reductions like 50% off + extra 30% off.
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Shopback
Great Finds: Discount Vouchers, Rebates and Cashback Offers
Payment Options: Dependent on the app you will be redirected to
Sale Dates to Watch Out For: Payday Sale, Partnership Promos with Various Cards
It’s better to give than to receive. But wouldn’t it be nice to receive while you give? Get as much as 14% cashback when you buy from Zalora, Booking.com, Sephora, Airbnb, Zilingo and more. This mobile app connects you to your favorite shopping apps by making vouchers, deals and promo codes. Every successful purchase entitles the users to rebates that will automatically be credited to their wallets which can be used for succeeding purchases.
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BeautyMNL
Great Finds: Skincare, Cosmetics, Organic Food Products
Payment Options: Credit/Debit Cards, Cash on Delivery
Sale Dates to Watch Out For: Anniversary Sale (Last week of September to 1st week of October); Monthly sale (i.e. 1.1, 2.2, 3.3)
This homegrown website and app became the go-to source for local and international beauty products. They further expanded their catalogue when they opened the site for Health and Wellness and Fashion brands. Users will surely love their 24-hour delivery lead time and the product samples and freebies.
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Deal Grocer
Great Finds: Discounted Vouchers for Hotels, Getaways, Dining, and Beauty and Fitness
Payment Options: Online Banking, Over-the-Counter, Credit/Debit Cards, Cash on Delivery
Sale Dates to Watch Out For: All year round; regular card tie ups
This app lets users enjoy the top hotels, best dining experiences and the most luxurious local and international getaways at discounted rates. Buy the vouchers for yourself or send it as a personalized gift to your loved ones.
You don’t have to endure long queues and heavy traffic this Holiday season when you download and use these apps to shop. And if you’re one of those who enjoy cashless payments, you can earn points while you shop when you use UnionBank’s PlayEveryday Credit and Debit Cards.