American Express Christmas Market 2019 in ION Orchard - Claw Machine Is Back for You to Win Wine and Membership Rewards Points!
The American Express Christmas Market in ION Orchard is back this year with plenty of exclusive services and curated activities for Centurion and Platinum members. Of course, the Christmas Claw Machine makes a comeback this year (Aaron wrote a great article last year) and American Express promises wines (which I hope includes Champagne, once again), American Express passport holder and Membership Rewards points.
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Shop at ION Orchard and Get Tokens - Christmas Claw Machine, Deco Crafts and the Christmas Wishing Tree
Last year, Platinum members were required to spend a minimum of S$100 at ION in a single receipt for two chances at the Christmas Claw Machine (up to a maximum of 10 chances a day). This year, the minimum spend has been reduced to just S$50 at ION Orchard for two tokens but the maximum redemption number in a day is three (therefore, 6 tokens) this year instead of five (last year). Additionally, you may choose to redeem 4,000 Membership Rewards Points (essentially 2,500 miles) for two chances at the Christmas Claw Machine. With a generic valuation of miles at 2 cents each, 2,500 miles are worth approximately S$50 so I would personally prefer to spend that money within ION Orchard and get those chances for free (unless you have already maxed out your redemption chances and would like to play the claw machine more - it is addictive!). Apart from the Christmas Claw Machine, you will also be able to use your tokens to create your very own Christmas bauble (1 token = 1 bauble) or exchange it for a decorative snow globe from 8-23 November 2019 and 24 - 7 December 2019 respectively - limited to first 40 redemptions each day.
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Complimentary Gift Wrapping Service
Centurion and Platinum (only charge and not credit card unfortunately) members will also be able to enjoy complimentary gift wrapping service between 8 November 2019 and 1 January 2020. While the gift does not have to be purchased in ION Orchard, it has to be bought using either The Centurion Card or The Platinum Card.
Simply present your Card and the receipt of gift payment at The American Express Christmas Pop-up located in ION Orchard to enjoy complimentary gift wrapping service. Alternate days collection service is also available upon request.
Centurion: Unlimited gifts per day from Monday to Thursday and 30 gifts per day from Friday to Sunday.
Platinum: 50 gifts per day from Monday to Thursday and 20 gifts per day from Friday to Sunday.
Planning to get an American Express card? Using any of the following MGM referral links will earn you either bonus MR Points of KrisFlyer miles depending on the card that you will be applying for:
The Platinum Card - 40,000 MR Points Bonus
American Express Platinum Credit Card - 15,000 MR Points Bonus
American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card - 7,500 KrisFlyer Miles Bonus
This Go with Amex offer was not included in the original wave of hotel offers but was extended to my business credit card this morning - get S$100 back in statement credit with eligible spending of at least S$500 across participating Peninsula Hotel properties.