BPI offers new Real Thrills Promo

Last August, BPI kicked off its Real Thrills Promo in partnership with Chowking (see story). Real Thrills is back, this time, in partnership with Jollibee.

The idea is still the same. You earn one point for every payment you make via Express Online or Express Phone. With just a minimum of seven points, you can redeem one Jollibee Spaghetti. For 14 points, you get a two-piece Jollibee Burger Steak. For 21 points, you get a two-piece Jollibee Chicken Joy.

If you have registered before in the Real Thrills Page, there’s no need to register again. Just log in and read the mechanics and FAQs.

The promo period runs from Nov. 3, 2009 to Feb. 3, 2010. Redemption period is from Nov. 3, 2009 to April 4, 2010.

I just have one concern, though. I still have a few points left from the Real Thrills-Chowking promo. Is it possible to use those points in the Jollibee promo?

Press Release: BPI rewards contest winners

The Bank of the Philippine Islands’ Expect More Digital Contest honored the creativity and humor of youth in line with BPI’s Expect More Freedom Campaign for their 24/7 Banking Services.

The campaign aims to tap the youth segment by going through a medium that they are most at ease with. The top 10 most viewed videos were chosen as finalists and judged according to creativity, originality, and conformity to the theme.

BPI awarded the most popular video to “Agent BPI” by Mark Andrew Margallo who received a plaque and a cash prize of P5,000. Second place was bagged by the video “Free time is freedom” by “Radical Ray” Mercado who received a plaque plus a brand new Sony Cybershot.

First prize winners Paolo Reyes and John James Sampson are flanked by BPI President & CEO Aurelio Montinola III and BPI SVP Tessie Tan.

The first place went to the video “Things to do on a free day” by Paulo Reyes and John James Sampan.  Their video featured the idea of freedom that showed all the fun things a person could do given the time and opportunity. They received a plaque and a new Sony Vaio Laptop.   The winning videos are posted in www.expectmorefreedom.ph.

SMART increases credit limit

Dear Valued Subscriber: In view of Typhoon Ondoy’s aftermath, we have given you a temporary 50% increase in your existing credit limit. This increase will be valid until 04 Nov 2009. If you require a different credit limit, please call *888. Thank you.

This was the text message that I received from SMART. For Ondoy- and Pepeng-affected families, this is a welcome occurrence. Since they would want to check on their relatives and friends, an increase in credit limit would allow them to do so.

But it would be much better if SMART also implements a similar program for prepaid subscribers. I assume that majority of its subscribers use prepaid and SMART should also have something for them. How about no expiration for loads until November? Or free texts/calls for prepaid subscribers?

Buy 1, Take 1 US ticket from BPI

If you’re flying to the US anytime soon, you may want to check this latest promo from BPI WorldPerks.

Buy one Northwest Airlines ticket and get another ticket for free when you use your BPI WorldPerks MasterCard online at www.nwa.com/ph.

Get freebies when you pay online with BPI

Here’s another reason why you should pay your bills online.

BPI recently launched its “Pay Your Bills! Get Real Thrills!” program. You earn one point for every payment you make via http://www.bpiexpressonline.com. Just keep on paying online to accumulate more points. With just a minimum of five points, you can get free siomai or siopao from Chowking. The more bills you pay, the more points you accumulate, and the bigger the freebies.

 The program requires a separate registration so make sure you do so. I have already registered for the program and am happy to see that I already have six points since the promo started in July 1, 2009. I will make more online payments so I can accumulate more points.

According to its website, the program is open from July 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2009 only. You can know more about it by clicking here.

Expect more thrills with BPI Express Credit

Reprinting the email that I received from BPI.

Expect more free Treats at S&R!

Get a free Gourmet Pizza slice for a minimum single-receipt of P3,000 at S&R using your BPI Express Credit card.  Choose from: Cheese, Combo, Pepperoni or Shrimp and Garlic. Just present your card and original chargeslip to redeem.

S&R branches: Alabang, Aseana, Congressional and Fort Bonifacio
Promo period is from June 15 to September 15, 2009.
Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 2712. Series of 2009.

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Expect more free Lunch at Italianni’s!

Exclusive to BPI Gold Mastercard: Shop anywhere and spend at least P3,000 single receipt using your BPI Gold MasterCard and get a free Italianni’s Big Lunch. Choose from Beef Stufato or Grilled Fish with Fettuccine Gorgonzola. Just present your card and original chargeslip to redeem*.

*Redemption is from Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm.
Promo period is from July 1 to September 30, 2009.
Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 3107. Series of 2009.

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