Changi Airport announces attractive retail promotions in January 2024 to mitigate the impact of GST increase on shoppers.
Changi Airport’s participating retailers are set to continue to absorb the Goods and Services Tax (GST) following its increase from 8 to 9 percent starting January 1, 2024. Despite this tax hike, savvy shoppers at Changi’s four terminals can still enjoy shopping without feeling the pinch as much.
The Changi Rewards loyalty programme, a signature promotion for Changi Airport, offering GST savings at no extra cost. Customers would simply sign up for this free programme to enjoy the benefits. Shoppers will get an additional 9 per cent off their purchases with a minimum nett value of S$30 after deducting all other discounts for nine days in January under the “2XGST” promotion. The nine days over 3 weekends, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, fall on Jan. 12 to 14, 19 to 21, and 26 to 28.
In addition, customers who spend a minimum of S$60 and pay using Mastercard via Changi’s digital wallet Changi Pay will receive a S$9 Changi Pay return voucher credited to their account. This includes reputable retailers like Eu Yan Sang and Lynk Fragrances, to name a couple.
Since Terminal 2’s reopening in November 2023, more shops have been added to the retail mix of its public areas. Some of the newer retail shops that are part of the “2XGST” promotion include Eu Yan Sang, Lynk Fragrances, and Baker’s Well. Food & beverage outlets are excluded from GST absorption and the “2XGST” campaign.
Changi Airport’s timely GST absorption promotion aims towards shoppers’ satisfaction. Do check out the retail shops the next time you visit Changi Airport terminals.
