Revision on Maybank TreatsPoints

When I received my Maybankard 2 statement last week, I'm shocked to notice that there was an announcement which Maybank is going to impose a 3-year expiration period on its TreatsPoints effective from 1st August 2013. 

TreatsPoints earned in a particular month are valid until the end of third year of the calendar month. Below table shows the points accumulated and the applicable expiry date:

Year	TreatsPoints Accumulation	TreatsPoints Expiry
Prior to July 2013	Up to 31st July 2013	31st July 2016
2013	1st August to 31st August 2013	31st August 2016
2014	1st January to 31st January 2014	31st January 2017

Besides, there is also revision on the value of TreatsPoints (TP). Previously 10000 TP can exchange for RM 50 Government Service Tax. However, from 1st August onwards, 12500 TP is needed to exchange for the same amount. So there is 0.1% reduction in the cash back, from 0.5% to 0.4%.

Standard Chartered and Maybank have revised their reward points this year. I guess other banks will review their current reward points and make necessary adjustment too. Let's wait and see.

Maybankard Electrical Promotion

Are you planning to buy new electrical appliances recently? There will be 2 promotions for Maybankard card holders. First, senQ at Queensbay Mall Penang will launch a grand re-opening promotion from 20th to 23th December 2012 with up to 15% cash rebates for Maybankard customers.

Customers get to enjoy rebates on selected models when they make payment with Maybankard Visa or Mastercard credit cards:

• 15% for slim TV
• 12% for fridge
• 10% for washing machine, air conditioner
• 8% for camera

The second promotion starts from 21st December 2012 to 14th February 2013 at all AEON BiG outlets (previously known as Carrefour) except USJ 19 Digital Mall, Axis Atrium, Bangsar South and 1st Avenue Penang.

Customers will get 6x TreatsPoints with 36 months Maybankard 0% EzyPay Instalment Plan for purchase of any appliance items above RM 1000 in a single receipt.

If you have Maybankard, it's a very good time to replace your old electrical appliance now. Enjoy your shopping for new appliances with Maybankard!

Happy Day Campaign with Petronas Maybankard

If you're loyal customers for Petronas petrol, this would be a happy news to you! The Happy Day Campaign for Petronas Maybankard started from 1st November 2012 to 28th February 2013.

During the campaign period, every RM1 spent in all Petronas stations or groceries will earn 8x TreatsPoints everyday while every RM1 spent for other purchases will earn 5x TreatsPoints everyday as well. Please take note that it is not applicable for spending at other petrol stations.

During the campaign, the actual cash rebate you're able to get for petrol filling is 4.5%, for groceries is 4.0%, for other transactions is 2.5%. The best part is that there is no capping nor restriction on earning the TreatsPoints.

These are the features of Petronas Maybankard Visa & Ikhwan Visa:

• Earn 5x TreatsPoints for all purchases made at Petronas stations for weekdays and 8xTreatsPoints for every weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
• Free for life (No annual fees)
• Free petrol with TreatsPoints when you redeem with PETRONAS GiftCard
• Free Maybankard Touch n’ Go Zing Card – Get this automatic reload card that is linked to your PETRONAS Ikhwan Visa
• Etiqa Mutiara Takaful Plus Plan provides you with both protection and investment at only RM10 per month
• Enjoy Mesra points at all Petronas stations