Discounts at FairPrice for Merdeka and Pioneer Generation seniors from July 1

[The_King]

SINGAPORE - Senior citizens from the Pioneer and Merdeka generations can look forward to more discounts at FairPrice from July.

From July 1, those from the Pioneer Generation will have their existing 3 per cent discount benefit extended by a year, the supermarket chain announced on Monday (June 17). They will also get to enjoy the discount twice a week, on Monday and Wednesday.

A new 3 per cent discount scheme for Merdeka Generation senior citizens will also be available every Wednesday at more than 140 FairPrice stores islandwide.

These include FairPrice supermarkets, FairPrice Shop stores, FairPrice Finest outlets and FairPrice Xtra hypermarkets.

In the statement, FairPrice chief executive officer Seah Kian Peng said the initiative is to show the chain's appreciation to senior citizens who contributed to Singapore's development.

"Beyond helping seniors to save more on daily essentials, these efforts also aim to encourage the community as a whole to honour and show their appreciation for our seniors," he added.

Besides the Merdeka Generation and Pioneer Generation discount schemes, FairPrice also offers a 2 per cent discount on Tuesdays for those above 60 years old.

 

 

 

 

Last year, those in the Pioneer Generation enjoyed over $4.45 million in savings, while those under the Seniors' Discount Scheme saved more than $2.45 million.

FairPrice said in the statement that the three discount schemes are expected to cost $9.8 million this year.

Shoppers should present their Merdeka Generation or Pioneer Generation card, which is given by the Government, at the cashier counters of FairPrice stores.

Those who opt for self-checkout counters should select the Merdeka Generation or Pioneer Generation discount option on the machines.

The discounts apply to at most $200 worth of purchases per transaction each day.

Mr Seah also said that from July 1, senior citizens will also be able to pay for their purchases using their contactless ez-link stored value cards.

These include the PAssion Silver Cards and PAssion Silver Concession Cards.

Those 60 years old and above will receive PAssion Card benefits.

In addition, Merdeka Generation senior citizens will also receive a $100 top-up for their PAssion Silver Card from the Government, as was announced at this year's Budget.

 

 

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/discounts-at-ntuc-fairprice-for-merdeka-and-pioneer-generation-seniors-from-july-1

[ODACHEK]

So those middle age singaporeans non-ntuc members got nothing. So much for "one united people"...

[The_King]

10 hours ago, ODACHEK said:

So those middle age singaporeans non-ntuc members got nothing. So much for "one united people"...

ntuc is the last place to get most stuff. it not cheap