Gleaming mooncake deals for mid-autumn festival 2022
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PUBLISHED ONSeptember 01, 2022 9:05 AMByOng Zi Jian
Even though the Mooncake Festival 2022 is still more than one month away, it is never too early to look for early bird discounts to save a few dollars.
We have compiled a list of the best mooncake deals below ranging from traditional to unique mooncakes and those that have interesting packaging designs. Read on to find out more!
Raffles Hotel
Raffles Hotel is perhaps a famous name to some for their Singapore Sling. Their mooncakes are also well known among Singaporeans with signatures like their Champagne Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake and Double Yolk With Macadamia Nuts and White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake.
Early birds will get a treat with 15 per cent off in-store purchases on all mooncake selections (except limited edition mooncakes) from July 13 to Aug 14, 2022 or a 10 per cent off in-store purchases on all mooncake selections (except limited edition mooncakes) from August to Aug 21, 2022.
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Recommended card for maximum savings
Citi Cash Back Card
One of the best cashback cards on the market, Citi Cash Back Card rewards average consumers with top rates in key categories–food and transport.
Cardholders earn up to 6 per cent cashback on dining, and up to 8 per cent on groceries and petrol (any station), in addition to saving up to 20.88 per cent on fuel at Esso & Shell. Even more, consumers earn up to $75/month, which is quite high by market standards, adding up to a potential $900/year.
American Express True Cashback Card
American Express True Cashback Card is an incredible option for high-spenders seeking unlimited earning potential for their monthly purchases. Cardholders enjoy 1.5 per cent unlimited cashback, boosted to 3 per cent for the first six months (up to $150).
Few competitors offer such a broad and lucrative welcome promotion. Essentially, this makes Amex True Cashback Card a great option if you know you have a few big upfront expenses–perhaps planning a wedding, or paying large hospital bills.
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn has a wide range of traditional mooncakes like their Teochew Yam Paste with Single Yolk and Low Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk Baked Mooncake.
The mooncakes are from Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant with early bird promotions up to 35 per cent till Aug 9, 2022. For Traditional Baked & Mini Snowskin Mooncakes, use promo code MOONCAKE35 to get 35 per cent off and for Signature Series Mooncakes use promo code SIGNATURE20 to get 20 per cent off.
DBS cardholders get to enjoy similar discounts as well. Order your mooncakes here!
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Recommended card for maximum savings
DBS Live Fresh Card
With 5 per cent rebates on any general contactless spend, the DBS Live Fresh Card allows you to maximise your savings when you purchase your mooncakes.
Other than the 5 per cent rebate, DBS Live Fresh Card also include 5 per cent cashback on sustainable spend (eco-eateries, eco-retailers and eco-transport) and 0.3 per cent on all other spend. That means all of your purchases will have a cashback, capped at $75.
InterContinental Singapore
InterContinental Hotel has a very interesting selection of mooncakes made by Ma Fu Yuan. This year they unveiled four limited-edition handcrafted baked mooncakes featuring traditional and floral tea-infused flavours. The four flavours are as follows, Passionfruit Earl Grey, Thai Cheese Milk Tea, Lychee Oolong, Sea Salt Caramel Rose.
There are also bank promotions as stated below. Order your mooncakes here!
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If you’re a high spender and typically feel constrained by earnings caps, consider Standard Chartered Unlimited Cashback Card. Cardholders earn 1.5 per cent unlimited cashback on all spend, with no limitations on rewards earned.
While other credit cards offer this same rate, few offer the travel perks provided by SC Unlimited Cashback Card. Not only is it SimplyGo functional, it also offers fuel savings up to 21 per cent with Caltex. While there’s a $192.6 fee, it’s waived two years. Overall, if you want unrestricted rewards paired with top-notch transport perks, SC Unlimited Cashback Card may be the perfect choice for you..
Citi Cash Back Card
One of the best cashback cards on the market, Citi Cash Back Card rewards average consumers with top rates in key categories – food and transport. Cardholders earn up to 6 per cent cashback on dining, and up to 8 per cent on groceries and petrol (any station), in addition to saving up to 20.88 per cent on fuel at Esso & Shell.
Even more, consumers earn up to $75/month, which is quite high by market standards, adding up to a potential $900/year.
Ritz-Carlton Millenia: Summer Pavilion
Summer Pavilion has introduced this unique mooncake box which can be used as a vanity box. The mooncake boxes come in white or burgundy with embossed leather with floral motifs and crocodile print. There are five pockets for your makeup brushes, and dual compartments with zips to house your favourite cosmetics.
Enjoy a 20 per cent discount if you are a Citibank, DBS, HSBC, OCBC, POSB or UOB local card holder.
Order your mooncakes here!
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UOB One Card is an extraordinary credit card for those with stable budgets. In fact, if you consistently spend $2,000/month, you’ll earn the highest flat rebate on the market – 5 per cent on general spend, up to $300/quarter, boosted to 10 per cent on Grab & select UOB Travel and 6 per cent on utilities bills.
Lower or inconsistent spenders earn a still relatively high 3.33 per cent rebate, capped at $50 or $100/quarter based on minimum spend level.
One of the best cashback cards on the market, Citi Cash Back Card rewards average consumers with top rates in key categories – food and transport. Cardholders earn up to 6 per cent cashback on dining, and up to 8 per cent on groceries and petrol (any station), in addition to saving up to 20.88 per cent on fuel at Esso & Shell.
Even more, consumers earn up to $75/month, which is quite high by market standards, adding up to a potential $900/year.
Sheraton Towers Singapore - Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant
Citi Cash Back Card
Sheraton Towers mooncakes are traditionally baked and made to perfection by their award-winning culinary team from Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant.
Some of their mooncakes include White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Egg Yolk, White Lotus Seed Collagen Paste with Single Egg Yolk and Mini Snowskin Pomegranate.
Orders should be made at least three days in advance and delivery will be from Aug 1, 2022 till Sept 7, 2022. Order your mooncakes here.
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One of the best cashback cards on the market, Citi Cash Back Card rewards average consumers with top rates in key categories – food and transport. Cardholders earn up to 6 per cent cashback on dining, and up to 8 per cent on groceries and petrol (any station), in addition to saving up to 20.88 per cent on fuel at Esso & Shell. Even more, consumers earn up to $75/month, which is quite high by market standards, adding up to a potential $900/year.
UOB Absolute Cashback Credit Card
UOB One Card is an extraordinary credit card for those with stable budgets. In fact, if you consistently spend $2,000/month, you’ll earn the highest flat rebate on the market – 5 per cent on general spend, up to $300/quarter, boosted to 10 per cent on Grab & select UOB Travel and 6 per cent on utilities bills. Lower or inconsistent spenders earn a still relatively high 3.33 per cent rebate, capped at $50 or $100/quarter based on minimum spend level.
Conrad Centennial
Conrad Centennial has a variety of traditional mooncakes such as premium white lotus paste with single and double salted egg yolk. They have two newly unveiled snow skin mooncakes: Ondeh Ondeh and Cranberry Cheese.
Their box is designed meaningfully as well. Their boxes are made from satin fabric to resemble the reflection of a glimmering full moon. The motifs of fabled birds and flowers symbolise optimism, serenity, and health.
From July 5, 2022 to Aug 10, 2022, enjoy an early bird discount of 35 per cent. Orders from Aug 11, 2022 to Sept 10, 2022 will enjoy a 20 per cent discount for Citi, UOB, Maybank, HSBC, DBS/POSB, AMEX, OCBC or Standard Chartered card members. Order your mooncakes.
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Recommended card for maximum savings
Citi Cash Back Card
One of the best cashback cards on the market, Citi Cash Back Card rewards average consumers with top rates in key categories – food and transport. Cardholders earn up to 6 per cent cashback on dining, and up to 8 per cent on groceries and petrol (any station), in addition to saving up to 20.88 per cent on fuel at Esso & Shell. Even more, consumers earn up to $75/month, which is quite high by market standards, adding up to a potential $900/year.
OCBC 365 Card
With 6 per cent rebates on dining and online food delivery, the OCBC 365 Card allows you to maximise your savings when you dine.
These cashbacks include 3 per cent on groceries, transport (like Grab), travel bookings, and even recurring bills. The card has a fee waiver after just $10,000 annual spend (about $833/month). Given that the card has a $800 minimum requirement, this fee waiver will not be difficult to obtain.
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Riding the popularity of snow skin mooncakes, Carlton Hotel’s Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant also has an assortment of snow skin mooncakes. Newly introduced by Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant is their Mini Sakura Milk Tea Snowskin.
Carlton Hotel has also been working hard designing its mooncake box. The box is made of sustainable materials in the shape of a trapezium. The box opens from the two sides and transforms into a display case.
Start ordering their mooncakes from July 25 here!
Recommended card for maximum savings
UOB One Card is an extraordinary credit card for those with stable budgets. In fact, if you consistently spend $2,000/month, you’ll earn the highest flat rebate on the market – 5 per cent on general spend, up to $300/quarter, boosted to 10 per cent on Grab & select UOB Travel and 6 per cent on utilities bills.
Lower or inconsistent spenders earn a still relatively high 3.33 per cent rebate, capped at $50 or $100/quarter based on minimum spend level.
Citi Cash Back Card
One of the best cashback cards on the market, Citi Cash Back Card rewards average consumers with top rates in key categories – food and transport. Cardholders earn up to 6 per cent cashback on dining, and up to 8 per cent on groceries and petrol (any station), in addition to saving up to 20.88 per cent on fuel at Esso & Shell. Even more, consumers earn up to $75/month, which is quite high by market standards, adding up to a potential $900/year.
Si Chuan Dou Hua
Si Chuan Dou Hua is coming out with a plethora of offers this mid-autumn festival to satisfy your mooncake cravings. For every purchase of a 4-piece set mooncakes, you will be given a complimentary premium Pu-erh tea cake. Additionally, all mooncake purchases are entitled to a $20 dining voucher, valid for use at all three Si Chuan Dou Hua outlets.
Si Chuan Dou Hua prides itself on having low-sugar mooncakes. Paired with the complimentary tea cake, make yourself the perfect combo of Pu Erh tea with their mooncakes without guilt.
Order your mooncakes here!
Details at a glance
Recommended card for maximum savings
American Express True Cashback Card
American Express True Cashback Card is an incredible option for high-spenders seeking unlimited earning potential for their monthly purchases. Cardholders enjoy 1.5 per cent unlimited cashback, boosted to 3 per cent for the first six months (up to $150).
Few competitors offer such a broad and lucrative welcome promotion. Essentially, this makes Amex True Cashback Card a great option if you know you have a few big upfront expenses–perhaps planning a wedding, or paying large hospital bills.
DBS Live Fresh Card
American Express True Cashback Card is an incredible option for high-spenders seeking unlimited earning potential for their monthly purchases. Cardholders enjoy 1.5 per cent unlimited cashback, boosted to 3 per cent for the first 6 months (up to $150).
Few competitors offer such a broad and lucrative welcome promotion. Essentially, this makes Amex True Cashback Card a great option if you know you have a few big upfront expenses–perhaps planning a wedding, or paying large hospital bills.
DBS Live Fresh Card
With 5% rebates on any general contactless spend, the DBS Live Fresh Card allows you to maximise your savings when you purchase your mooncakes.
Other than the 5% rebate, DBS Live Fresh Card also include 5% cashback on sustainable spend (eco-eateries, eco-retailers and eco-transport) and 0.3% on all other spend. That means all of your purchases will have a cashback, capped at S$75.
More mooncake promotions
Other than the attractive mooncake promotions above, we have compiled an exhaustive list of all the other mooncake promotions below. Click on the links to find out more about the promotions.
Other than the attractive mooncake promotions above, we have compiled an exhaustive list of all the other mooncake promotions below. Click on the links to find out more about the promotions.
| Mooncake | Promotion | Promotion End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Hyatt | 35 per cent early bird discount | July 31, 2022 |
| The Clan Hotel | 25 per cent off early bird discount | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Four Seasons Hotel | Up to 25 per cent off | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Grand Shang Hai | Up to 25 per cent off for Citi card holders | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Goodwood Park Hotel | 25 per cent off early bird discount | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Regent Singapore | 25 per cent off early bird discount | Aug 7, 2022 |
| Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel | Up to 20 per cent off using promo code DBS20 | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Orchard Hotel Singapore - Hua Ting Restaurant | 25 per cent off early bird discount | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Four Seasons - Nobu | 10 per cent off early bird discount | Aug 14, 2022 |
| Mandarin Oriental, Singapore | 30 per cent early bird discount | July 31,2022 |
| Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong | 15 per cent off for HSBC cardholder | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Fairmont Singapore | Up to 25 per cent off for early bird discount | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Golden Moments | 1-for-1 early bird offer | Not Stated |
| Fullerton Hotel | Up to 20 per cent off | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Peach Garden | Up to 30 per cent off with promo code MAFCITI5 | Sept 10, 2022 |
| The St. Regis Singapore | Up to 20 per cent off with promo code CITIMC15+5 | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Crystal Jade | Up to 23 per cent off | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore | 15 per cent off mooncake | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Paradise Group | Up to 15 per cent off | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Pan Pacific Singapore | Up to 25 per cent off mooncakes with CITIMA25 | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Collin’s Restuarant | $58 nett per box with promo code COLCITI20 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Mercure Singapore Bugis | 20 per cent off mooncakes | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro | Up to 30 per cent off | Sept 12, 2022 |
| JW Marriott Singapore South Beach | Up to 20% + 5% off mooncakes with promo code CITIMC20+5 | Sept 10, 2022 |
| Chinatown Tai Chong Kok Confectionery (Hue Kee) | Up to 15 per cent off any four big mooncakes or eight mini mooncakes | Sept 10, 2022 |
Using your NS55 voucher to buy mooncakes
If you have your NS55 voucher sitting around in your LifeSG app, why not use this opportunity to spend it on some mooncakes. Here are some places where you can get mooncake deals with your NS55 voucher.
Conclusion
As the Mooncake Festival 2022 approaches, do not let the high prices of mooncakes get in the way of your festive mood. Look out for an early bird discount to secure your mooncakes at a lower price and be sure to apply with a credit card that gives you the best discount on your favourite mooncakes.
This article was first published in ValueChampion.