My Laking National Loyalty Rewards Card

I've been loyal to National Bookstore for a while now and applying for their loyalty rewards card is something I had no regrets doing. I earn points for each purchase I make which will become e-purse to pay for my next item if I wanted. It is actually one of the many rewards card I have that I really use and I never leave my house without. 

What is "Laking National" National Bookstore Loyalty Program anyway? 

"Laking National" National Bookstore Loyalty Program works like any other rewards card in the country. You apply for the card, pay a minimum amount for membership fee (or collect receipts for free card) and present your card every time you purchase a product to a particular store or service. I personally shop at National Bookstore and I bet every Pinoy has and will always be National Bookstore junkie. It is like heaven for a self-confessed bookworm and planner addict like me. It houses almost every school and office supply you need plus other unexpected materials you didn't even know you will be in need of.

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How to be a Laking Nation Card Holder

1. Pay 100pesos membership fee at any National Bookstore counter. There is a discount for students as long as you present a valid school ID. Discount membership price is 60pesos.
2. You can also present any single or accumulated receipts worth 5,000pesos from National Bookstore within the past 12-months.
3. Next you will need to fill out the Laking National Card Membership Application Form and submit to the Customer Service Counter.
4. Wait for your Laking National Card to be released. You may now sign at the back of the card and use your card in return of reward points immediately.

*No online application available

**Collection of receipts is not applicable for renewal of card.

Point System

Purchases earn one (1) point for every one peso spent at National Bookstore. This means if you buy worth 2000pesos of supply you are entitled for 200 points. 

Now every 1000 points get you 10pesos e-purse loaded to you Laking National Card you can redeem anytime.

Additional Notes:

• Your Laking National Card must be presented upon payment to earn corresponding points.
• Items on discount (Cut Price, sale, markdown, coupons, employee, using Courtesy Card, etc.) (2) whole sale discount, (3) purchases from Ticket World, (4) mobile phone load, (5) purchases of NBS gift certificates, (6) purchases using ePurse, and (7) other items or services that NBS at its sole discretion, may exclude from earning points.
• However, purchase made with Sodexo Gift Certificates can will still earn points.
• Laking National Card is not valid for online purchases.

Benefits of Becoming Laking National Card Holder

1. Get discounts and special offers on books and school supplies on specific occasions.
2. Free git-wrapping service on special occasions such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day and Graduation.
3. Receive free email alerts on in-store promotions and events.
4. Have discounts and freebies from partner establishments.
5. Pre-sale privilege during Cut Price Book Sale
6. Free Premium item for every 1000pesos accumulated purchase on National Bookstore's Anniversary Month, October
7. Have special privilege on in-store events like free entrance ticket for one companion i.e. book signing
8. Exclusive Quick Shop Service for a minimum purchase of 1000pesos.
9. There is a Sign-up bonus worth 1,000 points.
10. There is a Renewal bonus worth 1,000 points.

Card Expiration and Renewal

• The Laking National Card is valid for three (3) years from date of application and/or renewal. It remains as property of NBS and is non-transferable.
• There is a renewal fee of 100pesos charged to the card holder. 
• Card Holder must renew card within one (month) before validity of earned points expires. Receipt for the renewal fee is valid for thirty days (30) from the date of payment and can only be used in the same branch where the payment was made.  Points earned by cardholders who do not renew within one (1) month from the expiry date will be forfeited.

PROS:

• Everyone goes and buys at National Bookstore so you'll definitely need this loyalty rewards card
• Easy to sign up and apply
• One card can be used by others which is a nice deal
• You can check your points online via this link http://www.nationalbookstore.com/lakingnational/

CON:

• 1 pesos equals 1 point BUT you need 1,000 points to get a 10pesos e-purse

Before my Laking National Card expired last July I was able to use my points and it turned out I have around 310 e-purse wallet. I got myself the book The Room by Emma Donoghue and I only need an additional of 60pesos to avail the book. This is super cool by the way! I'm thinking of renewing my card to avail the 1000points bonus.

Final Notes from SavingsPinay

In my opinion having the Laking National Card by National Bookstore is a good idea. You can totally use the card as National Bookstore is everywhere. The membership fee is budget-friendly as well as renewal fee. Also better to get your card now or renew it because October is coming and it is National Bookstore's anniversary. You might get amazing deals!!!

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Does Customer Rewards Card Really Work?

A friend once wondered why I'm so obsessed in so-called rewards card. He told me that in a broader sense, rewards card and/or customer loyalty program doesn't really add value to the consumer but rather to the company itself. You buy to that brand and receive points but you can only that points to purchase the item on the same brand. 

His point make sense right? I honestly thought hard about his statement that night. I have shared countless posts on Rewards Cards that I own and my review for each but never have I seen his view. For me rewards card give additional value to the money I buy at the store. 

What my friend told me inspired today's post. I thought it'll be fun to share My Loyalty Rewards Card Experience and the pros and cons it had caused me. a I hope you find this post interesting.

The Many Rewards Card I Own

My wallet has always been filled with customer loyalty rewards card. I apply specially on y brands that I actually use and those that give you special freebies upon signing up. Below are the many rewards card I own:

1. SM Advantage Card - This was the card that started my obsession with loyalty rewards program. The SM Advantage Card rewards members with points for purchases made in SM Department Stores, SM Supermarket and other SM Retail Establishments like Waltermart Supermarket, Watsons and others. 

How Much? The SM Advantage Express Membership Kit can be bought the cashier counter for 150pesos. 

How to Apply? You have the to fill in the application form and your personalized SM Advantage Card will be given to you in an instant. You can also apply online and receive a confirmation email on how to claim your card. 

How it Works? Depending on the store/partners you shop with you can earn 1 point for every 200pesos you spend. Other partner stores will requires 400pesos instead. Each point equals 1pesos you can collect and use as payment. 

Validity is one year only and you need to pay 100pesos for renewal as well as lost card. 

2. Robinsons Rewards Card- I got this card one December while I was shopping for Christmas gifts to my family members. I bought almost 1000pesos and I thought it would be beneficial to apply for the rewards card and convert my purchase to points. I have discussed about My Robinsons Rewards Card in a past post LINK HERE.

How Much? The Robinsons Rewards Card is available for 150pesos. If you opened as part of your shopping cart or what you bought in the store, the total amount of your purchase and the membership fee will be counted as your first earning points. Cool right?

How to Apply? Just like the SM Advantage Card you can own one at the cashier counter, fill up a form and receive your card in an envelope. SEE PHOTOS HERE.

How it Works? You can use the card in all Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Department Stores as well as True Value. Again depending on the partner establishment you bought you can earn 1 point for every 200pesos and/or 400pesos. Each point is equal to 1pesos you can collect and use instead of cash.

Validity is two years only and you need to pay 100pesos for renewal as well as lost card. 

3. Laking National Rewards Card- Well I just have to own this right considering the amount I spend buying different office materials and books at National Bookstore. 

How Much? Pay 100pesos membership fee at any National Bookstore Counter. Discounted fee of 60pesos if you are a student. You can also collect receipts amounting to 5,000pesos for the past 12-months upon application to receive the Laking National Card for free. 

How to Apply? You can buy the Laking National Card in any National Bookstore counter. Fill out the Membership Application Form and submit to the counter and immediately get your personalized card.

How it Works? Every 1pesos you spend in National Bookstore entitles you to 1point. You can use the collected points to purchase you item. 

Validity is three years only and you need to pay 100pesos for renewal as well as lost card.

4. Swirl Rewards Card from Coffee Bean - Bought this out of my loyalty to Coffee Bean Philippines. I super duper love their products especially the ice blended ones. I have a post on this one HERE.

How Much? The Swirl Rewards Card is available for 195pesos and can be bought from the counter of any Coffee Bean Branch. With your Swirl Rewards Card you are entitled for the password of their WiFi. 

How to Apply? The card can be applied on any Coffee Bean branch but needs to be activated immediately via http://swirlrewards.com.ph/

How it Works? Every 100pesos purchase of Coffee Bean product gives you 5points. Every point is equals to 1pesos. 

Validity of the card is forever meaning there's no expiration date at all. READ: My Swirl Rewards Card from Coffee Bean.

5. My 7-Eleven Everyday Rewards Card. I got this card because opening is really free plus I go to 7-Eleven almost on a daily basis to purchase snacks and beverages. 

How Much? You can open your own 7-Eleven Everyday Rewards Card for 10pesos only. 

How to Apply?  Once you have the card there is an intruction at the back. You may activate the card through text but if you find difficulties with this one just go to any 7-11 branch and they will be happy to freely activate your card.

How it Works? Every 50pesos worth of purchase will give you 1 point. Each point will again earn you 1pesos. READ: My 7-Eleven Everyday rewards Card

6. My HBC Beauty Rewards Card- A rewards card I got out of curiosity because it comes with a Secure Insurance Card upon purchase. Also the HBC Beauty Rewards Card give you a lot of cool benefits. And you know I have shared a lot of haul and product reviews of HBC Items right? Click HERE. 

How Much? Open an HBC Beauty Rewards Card for 50Ppesos only. I have blogged about the many things you do with your card HERE that includes special invite on "Exclusive Members Only Sale"

How to Apply? Available in every HBC stores near you. Just approach the counter, fill in the details of the application form and receive your physical card for use.

How it Works? You'll get 2,000pesos loyalty points in an instant upon opening your card. This is equivalent to 10pesos e-purse. 

7. My GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card by Cebu Pacific. This is the latest addition to my Rewards Card collection. I got this during My iBlog 11 Experience. It is a very timely customer loyalty program because I really want to travel for 2016. READ HERE

How Much? Again I got mine for free but if you will be applying for your own GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card the one-time membership fee is 150pesos. 

How to Apply? You can easily apply online and via GetGo Join Page. Your rewards card will be delivered to you and it is packaged beautifully.

How it Works? You will earn 1 GetGo points for every 5pesos you spend with Cebu Pacific or when you buy flight tickets. I have a detailed post about the GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card by Cebu Pacific up in my blog. Visit THIS LINK for more information.

Does Customer Loyalty Rewards Card Really Work?

The answer to this question depends per loyalty rewards card you own. I personally experienced and enjoyed the rewards from my Laking National Card, Swirl Card and Advantage Card for countless times. As per my other cards I will be honest that I don't use them that much and I even lost some of them like the My Robinsons Rewards Card. 

The thing about Rewards Card that lets you earn points for every shopping you make is that if ever a time comes that you don't have money at all or you are reserving your money for something else, you can buy the item you want like its free. 

I used the points I have with My Swirl Cards to treat myself with a nice meal at Coffee Bean. I used the points I earned in My Laking National Card to purchase the book I want to buy this 2016, Room by Emma Donahue. I used my Advantage Card to buy materials for my DIY Lightbox.

So yes, Customer Loyalty Rewards Card and other promos do WORK. 

But Wait There's More...

Below are my tips and lessons I learned all through out my personal love affair with Rewards Card:

1. Only apply on brands, stores and establishments YOU REALLY USE. I have a Rewards Card for UNO Store which is the Retail Department Store of Waltermart but I only used it once and lost it. That's because I don't really go to Waltermart stores. 
2. Bring them with you like usual ATM or credit card so you won't misplace them. You'll never know when you can use them right.
3. Almost all rewards card I mentioned above and others from well-known brands have sharing policty. Meaning, others can use your card so the points will be accounted to your card. 
4. It will help if you buy items in bulk especially on grocery from supermarkets. 
5. Maximize the perks that comes with your Rewards Card. Attend sales exclusive for members or any event/promo that the brand announced. It will be nice if you follow the establishment on Instagram or Facebook.

PS. I am in no way affiliated to any company/brand mentioned above. This post is based on my personal experience. 

Do you also own any rewards card? What's your experience so far? Do you think they are give real benefits for us customers? Share your thoughts below.

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My GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card by Cebu Pacific

Remember my iBlog 11 experience? I went to this amazing blogging conference last Decemer that I will never forget. It was a 2-day event filled with lessons about blogging and social media. 

One of the sponsors during the event was GetGo Lifestyle by Cebu Pacific and they willingly gave away free rewards card membership to the attendees. I haven't used the card yet but as a rewards-obsessed person that I am, I thought it would be nice to give you a detailed introduction an information about the GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card by Cebu Pacific.

Information

The GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card is a product of Cebu Pacific. It is a lifestyle rewards program that gives you free flights by flying with Cebu Pacific. The program is open for all loyal members and is a point system where in each flight you avail generates a point and is then convertible to buy free flights and add-ons in Cebu Pacific. 

How it Works

With GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card you will earn 1 GetGo points for every 5pesos you spent with Cebu Pacific and Cebgo. 

Aside from flights you spent you also earn points for add-on products like prepaid baggage, seat selector, pre-ordered meal and sports equipment. 

GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card also has list of partners where you can earn points for every transaction. 

Redeeming Your Points

If you book a flight for 5,000pesos fare then you'll get 1,000 points. According to a blogger that had already tried redeeming his points LINK the conversion per points is only around 30 cents. So your 1,000 points  could be more or less 300pesos only.

The conversion of points also depends on how popular the flight is. If its a popular flight then the conversion per points will be much lesser. 

You can redeem your points for any Cebu Pacific Air or Cebgo flight (including add-ons). Cebu Pacific didn't publish any conversion table for the public to see. You have to check it yourself as you login on your personal account at the www.GetGo.com.ph website and then redeem. 

You can use your collected points as follows:

1. As payment for a flight
2. As payment for taxes and fees associated with your flight booking
3. As payment for add-ons like prepaid baggage allowance etc. on your flight booking
4. As payment for someone's flight as long as you add them on your Sharing Circle.

Redemption is not yet available to partner outlets but updates regarding this will be posted on the GetGo website for sure. You can only redeem your points.

Check THIS LINK to know about the partner outlets/services of GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card. Among on the list are BDO, BPI, Petron, GoHotels.ph and Summit Hotels and Resort. 

How to Apply for a GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card

• Membership to GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card is open to anyone regardless of nationality or residency.
• Minors under the age of 18 are required to provide membership number of their parent or legal guardian during enrollment. 
• Enroll via website. Just visit 
  www.GetGo.com.ph
• You can also enroll via email. Just email GetGo Team at   
  contactus@GetGo.com.ph
• You can also enroll via Phone by numbers 714-3846 (71GetGo)
• You can also enroll via SMS. SMS to 0922-114-3846 (092211GetGo) in this format:
• • getgo,reg,first name,last name,dob(mmddyyyy),email Example: getgo,reg,david,cruz,01011970,d.cruz@gmail.com
• Pay a membership fee of 150pesos. Details on where and how to pay the membership fee will show after logging in to the GetGo website or depending on the method of enrollment you chose.

About the GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card

The GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card is a physical identifier that you are a member of GetGo. The card will be included upon your enrollment. You can choose to deliver it on your preferred address in the Philippines. 

The waiting time for the card to be delivered is within 20 business days. While waiting for your card to be delivered you can start earning points with the online partners.

For those outside of the overseas, you can choose to deliver the card to any Philippine address of someone you know. Click THIS LINK to know more about GetGo Membership Card.

About the GetGo Lifestyle Card Account

Once you become a member of the GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card you will can now access your online account. This is where you can view the status of your membership from how many reward points you have to any other transaction you did with your GetGo Membership Card. 

You can access your account via logging in to the GetGo website with your email address and password. You can update your profile information, reset your password and other website account functionalities.

About the GetGo Earning Circle

GetGo has this Earning Circle which is a group feature that allows you to combine your GetGo points together with seven (7) other members of GetGo which makes earning of points easier and faster. 

• One member of the Earning Circle shall be the Head and invite other members to participate in your Earning Circle
• You can start an Earning Circle by yourself (hence becoming the Head) and invite other members to participate in your Earning Circle
• Or by joining an existing Earning Circle by sending an online request to the Head of that Earning Circle

Click HERE for more information.

About the Sharing Circle

GetGo also has the Sharing Circle which is a group feature that allows you to redeem your GetGo points (from either your personal balance or Earning Circle balance) for a reward flight on behalf of the people you have nominated as member. 

Pros:

1. Perfect and great privilege for travelers and Cebu Pacific patrons who want to maximize what they pay for their 
2. No expiration date on points
3. 5pesos = 1 point which is a big point
4. Has a lot of offer! With the inclusion of partnered establishments you can earn points in less time. 
5. There are a lot of ways to become a member

Cons:

1. There's a membership fee of 150pesos
2. May not be necessary if you are not a patron of Cebu Pacific

Overall

I am excited to use my GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card especially this year that traveling is part of my priorities. I think its a great addition for my rewards card collection. I love that there's no expiration for the points to use. I also love how the GetGo website is filled with information. Almost everything is in the website. 

Comment below if you are using the GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Card. Share also your experience using the card.

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