NS55 $100 Cash Credit: Where Can You Use it? What Are the Promotions Available?
Ming Fengâ—Ź
Happy SAF Day 2022!
Have you ever wondered why must we serve?
Other than serving to know that someone’s grandmother can run faster than us.
Most of us serve for the one we love and to defend this place we call home.
Sometimes, we serve because there will be NS Recognition Package, such as the NS55 Recognition Package which consists of $100 NS55 cash credits and a complimentary one-year SAFRA or HomeTeamNS principal membership.
What Are the Additional Promotions for Use of NS55 Recognition Package Cash Credits?
There are 90 merchants in Singapore where you get to enjoy additional promotions when you use the NS55 Recognition Package Cash Credits:
Here’s a list of merchants and the various promotions:
| Merchant | Promotion(s) | Validity | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFRA Facilities with NS55 Promotions | |||
| Canvas Ark | Promo: 1-for-1 Art Jam session  Promo code: CAxNS55 | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | SAFRA Toa Payoh |
| EnergyOne Gym | Term Membership: All Day and Daylighter. Sign up for 9 months with 3 months free. Minimum utilisation of $50 NS55 credits. | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Sep 22 | All SAFRA Clubs |
| Function Room | Match amount of NS55 credits used for the booking, up to a maximum of $100 per booking | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Punggol, Yishun, Toa Payoh & Mount Faber |
| Andersen's of Denmark | 15% off regular-priced items | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | All outlets |
| Bee Cheng Hiang | $5.50 off 300g Pork Floss | 1 to 24 Jul 22 | All outlets except Changi Airport and Jewel Changi |
| Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza | 55% off NS Set Meal* at $15 (U.P. $33.30)
 *Includes 1 Reg Super Value Pizza, 6pcs Chicken Nuggets and choice of Milo/Sjora Drink | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | All outlets, redemption by walk-in only |
| Cat & the Fiddle | 20% off Naughty & Nice and Once In The Blue Moon whole cakes | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | All outlets & online |
| Chunky Lobster | 10% off total bill when your flash your 11B/ NS IC or be present in your SAF uniform  Additional 5% with the use of NS55 RP credit  Limited to first 100 redemptions per day | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | 227 Orchard Rd #01-10 Orchard Gateway |
| Curry Times | $55 Family Set Meal* (4pax) *Includes Signature Curry Chicken, Chicken Vegetables Soup (ABC Soup), Hainanese Chap Chye,Ngoh Hiang, Rice and Drink of the Day | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | All outlets |
| Domino's | 1-for-1 Regular Cheese Burst Pizzas & More | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | Online |
| Duke's Bakery | Free $2 Voucher with min. spend of $10 in a single receipt | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | All outlets |
| Eatzi Gourmet Steakhouse & Bistro | Use $50 NS55 credits to receive a $10 Return Voucher for use on your next visit | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Yishun |
| Fame Music & Entertainment | Spend $100 NS55 Credits and receive a $10 discount voucher for use on your next visit | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Jurong |
| FOREST5 Darts Café | Free house dart set with min. spend of $30 NS55 credits | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Mount Faber |
| Georges | 15% off regular-priced items | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | All outlets |
| HaveFun Karaoke | Usage of $50 NS55 Credits to receive 10% off next visit | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Toa Payoh and Yishun |
| Huo Guo Kung Fu | 10% off non-promotional items | 1 Jul 22 - 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Punggol |
| Jack's Place | Use $50 NS55 credits to receive a $10 Return Voucher for use on your next visit | 1 Jul 22 - 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Jurong and Punggol |
| Jewel Music Box | Use NS55 credits to enjoy 15% off Executive and VIP Rooms and 8% off ala carte food & beverages (not applicable for promotional items) | 1 Jul 22 - 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Jurong |
| Old Chang Kee | 1 Mala Chicken Camou Puff + 1 cup of Chicken Chunky Pops with Nacho Cheese @ $5.50 (U.P. $5.80) | 1 Jul 22 to 3 Jul 22 | All outlets |
| Pizza Hut | NS55 Bundle at $17.90 (UP $46.60), Save 61% Â Bundle inclusive of: 1 Large Pizza (Favourite range) Choice of 1 side: 6pcs Chicken Tenders / 9pcs Chicken Nuggets / 1 Spicy Chicken Pop with Cheese sauce Choice of 1 side: 1 Garlic Bread / 6pcs Cinnamon Breadsticks | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Punggol |
| Playmade | $5.50 Taiwan Milk Tea (M) + 1 Original Egglet at $5.70 (U.P. $6.50) 
OR 
$5.50 Taiwan Milk Tea (L) drink + 1 topping of your choice at $5.70 (U.P. $6.70)
Available at all Playmade & Playground outlets. | 1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22 | 313@Somerset, Paya Lebar Quarter, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Buona Vista MRT, Chinatown Point, VivoCity, Depot Heights Shopping Centre & Playground Ang Mo Kio Hub & Seletar Mall |
| Renew Deli | Free Black/Wellness Tea with minimum spending of $10 NS55 credits in a single transaction | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Tampines |
| SaVanh Bistro & Lounge | 15% off food items (regular-priced) | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | 47 Club Street |
| Shima Restaurant | Servicemen: 10% off  SAFRA Members: 20% off | 1 to 7 Jul 22 | Goodwood Park Hotel |
| Siam Kitchen | 1-for-1 Appetisers or Soup | 1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22 | All outlets |
| Springleaf Prata Place | 1-for-1 Maggi Goreng Bundle | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | SAFRA Jurong, Tampines and Yishun |
| Suki Suki Thai | 1-for-1 Premium Meat top up | 1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22 | All outlets |
| Sushi Express | $2.50 off every 20 plates | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Oct 22 | All Sushi Express dine-in outlets |
| Turandot | 10% off non-promotional items | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Mount Faber |
| Princess Terrace Café | 15% off buffet | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Dec 23 | Copthorne King's Hotel |
| Tien Court Restaurant | 15% off a la carte menu | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Dec 23 | Copthorne King's Hotel |
| L'Espresso | 10% off L'espresso Weekday Afternoon Tea Buffet with Local Favourites (min. 4 pax required) | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | Goodwood Park Hotel |
| WTF by IndoChine | 15% off food items (regular-priced) | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | 49 Club Street |
| Shopping & Lifestyle with NS55 Promotions | |||
| Active Lifestyle | $50 off with min. $200 spend on Qoo-10 store | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | Online |
| Arena Billiards | Free Pool Glove with minimum spendings of $20 NS55 credits | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Yishun |
| ASICS Stores | Servicemen (including 11B holders): 10% off regular-priced Items SAFRA Members:15% off regular-priced Items and additional 5% off discounted items | Till 31 Dec 22 | Suntec City, Plaza Singapura, Vivo City, Jewel, Westgate, NEX, Takashimaya |
| Audio House | Free $20 eCashback (Offset with every $100 spent) | 1 Jul to 31 Aug 2022 | 23 Ubi Rd 4, Audio House Building, Singapore 408620 |
| Bata | 12% off selected regular-priced items | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | All outlets except Takashimaya |
| Best Denki | Up to 48% off selected electronics | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | All outlets |
| BHG | Free $10 BHG voucher with purchase of $100 BHG vouchers | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | All outlets |
| Bose | Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth® Speaker at $159 (U.P. $179) Bose Sport Earbuds (All colours) at $239 (U.P. $299)  OR  Bose QuietComfort® 35 II Gaming Headset at $359 (U.P. $469) Bose Frames Tempo (Black) at $299 (U.P. $379) | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | All Bose Premium Reseller stores. |
| Clique Gaming | Use $20 NS55 credits to receive a $5 credit return voucher in your next visit  Use $50 NS55 credits to receive a $20 credit return voucher in your next visit | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Jurong and Tampines |
| Crumpler | 10% off storewide (regular-priced) | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | All outlets |
| Havaianas | 10% off storewide (regular-priced) | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | All outlets |
| Klosh | 5% off storewide | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | All outlets except PLQ Mall |
| TotallyHot
Stuff | FREE Colloquial SG Post-Its with any purchase (worth $3.95) | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | Online |
| Lazada | Up to $7 off purchases for new and existing users | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | Online |
| Luminox | Free tactical pen with min. $400 spend  OR  Additional 5% off storewide | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23  OR 1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22 | All outlets |
| Mach Accessories (S) Pte Ltd | Free air freshener for any service done with Zertona with NS55 credits | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Oct 22 | SAFRA Mount Faber and SAFRA Toa Payoh |
| mc.2 | Servicemen (including 11B holders): Free $50 voucher with min. $1,000 spend  SAFRA Members: Free $100 Vouchers with min. $1,000 spend | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | 33 Ubi Ave 3, #01-28 |
| Mercatus (M Malls) | Get 5.5% rebate with the purchase of M Mall E-voucher! Â Purchase $50 E-Voucher and get 2,500 M Points (equivalent to $2.50) - Purchase $100 E-Voucher and get 5,500 M Points (equivalent to $5.50) with the use of NS55 Life SG credits | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Oct 22 | Redemption of vouchers at AMK Hub and Jurong Point customer service. Redeemed vouchers can be used at all 3 malls, AMK hub, Jurong Point or Thomson Plaza. |
| Nature's Farm | Buy 5 for $55 on Nature's Farm Buffered C1000 Sustained Release, 30s (U.P. $149.50) | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | All outlets |
| POPULAR Book Co | 10% off Books & Stationery (regular- priced) | 1 Jul 22 to 10 Jul 22 | All outlets |
| POPULAR Book Co | $5 Discount Voucher with min. $50 nett spend  10% off 3-Year membership (New sign-ups) | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | All outlets |
| Reflex-O Recreations | $50 off with min. $200 spend | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | Online |
| Shopee | Up to $10 off Electronics, F&B, Home & Living, Sports categories for new and existing users | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | Online |
| Sony | Free case & engraving (worth $29) with purchase of Linkbuds | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | All Sony Stores |
| Switch | 1st hour free at clubs + 50% off bookings | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | All booths within JustCo centres |
| Education & Enrichment with NS55 Promotions | |||
| BazGym Gymnastics | Use $20 NS55 Credits for a trial session worth $45 | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Jurong and Punggol |
| Crestar | Waiver of registration fee (worth $53.50) and receive a premium gift for all new sign-ups. | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Sep 22 | SAFRA Tampines |
| LCentral English | Use NS55 credits to enjoy $50 off for first term | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Punggol |
| LingoAce | 50% off Blended Learning lessons | 1 Jul 22 to 1 Dec 22 | Online/All outlets |
| Nurturestars Preschool | Waiver of registration fees and a premium gift for new sign-up with minimum spending of $100 | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | All SAFRA clubs |
| The Write Connection | Free “The Write Connection” Book with minimum spending of $20 NS55 Credits | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Toa Payoh |
| ThinkersBox | Use NS55 $55 credit for full Brain Smart programme sign up, get additional $55 discount off the full fees  Use NS55 $20 credit for Brain Toys purchase, get 1 complimentary trial class session for 1 child (new customers only) Use NS$20 credit for 3G Abacus Term programme, get additional $20 discount off the term fees  Use NS55 $10 credit for 1 trial class sign-up, get 1 additional complimentary trial class session for a friend (new customers only) | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | SAFRA Tampines |
| Clique Billiards | Use $20 NS55 credits to receive a $5 credit return voucher in your next visit  Use $50 NS55 credits to receive a $20 credit return voucher in your next visit | 01 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Jurong |
| Onyx East | Onyx will match $1 for every $1 NS55 credit spent on our Annual membership. (Capped at $100 per redemption & applicable to Annual Membership Package only) | 01 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Tampines |
| Sonic Bowl | $3.50 per game | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Punggol & Yishun |
| Yoga Inc | 1-for-1 single class | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | SAFRA Punggol |
| Headrock VR | 50% off Headrock VR Games (for 2nd and subsequent tickets) | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | Sentosa |
| Park Hotel Group Gift Mall | Intriguing Experiences with Park Hotel Group from S$82.50++ | 1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22 | Online |
| Park Regis Singapore | 10% off Best Available Rates (Rooms only) | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | Online |
| Singapore Cable Car | $55 Cable Car Flexi Pass Adult ticket only | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | All ticketing counters |
| Singapore Discovery Centre | Free $10 SDC voucher with min. $50 spend | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Nov 22 | 510 Upper Jurong Rd |
| SuperPark | $55 off SuperPark Singapore Super 8 Multi Visit Pass | 1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22 | Online |
| Tayo Station | $55 off Tayo Station Elite Membership | 1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 22 | Online |
| Chan Brothers Travel | Additional $55 off for selected Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, Turkey, UAE or USA package tours | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | 50 South Bridge Rd, #01-12 Fook Hai Building / Online |
| The Royal Albatross | $20 off Breakfast Sail featuring Buffet Out at Sea | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | Online |
| HappyK | 15% off rental services for home karaoke system, video gaming, and more | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Aug 22 | Online |
| White Sails | Up to $100 off 4-hour Private Yacht Charter to Lazarus Island | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | Online |
| meWATCH | 50% off 3-month meWATCH Prime at $14.85 (U.P. $29.70) | 1 Jul 22 to 19 Aug 2022 | Online |
| Automotive with NS55 Promotions | |||
| BlueSG | New BlueSG Members: 2-Month Free Basic Membership + 15 minutes rental (worth $21.40) Â Returning BlueSG Members: $1 for 1st Month (worth $7) | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | Online |
| Tribecar | $15 additional credits when you top-up min. $50* to your Tribecar e-wallet  *Must use NS credits on LifeSG app to enjoy promo | 01 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | Online |
| Tribecar | 50% off Standard Sedan & MPV bookings  New users: 50% off 1st booking | 1 Jul 22 to 31 Dec 22 | Online |
| Health & Beauty with NS55 Promotions | |||
| Nuffield Holdings | Special medical and dental packages | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 2023 | All Nuffield dental & medical outlets |
| OneCare Medical Group | Essentials Health Screening Package at $192.60 nett | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 2023 | All clinic except Beo Crescent Clinic & Surgery |
| QN Wellness | New users: $50 off purchase of any 2 products* Â *Not applicable for Bundles and Value packs | 01 Jul 22 to 30 Jun 23 | Online |
| Sri Bayu Balinese Spa | Free Foot Essential oil with minimum spending of $70 NS55 credits | 1 Jul 22 to 30 Sep 22 | SAFRA Yishun |
| The Spa by The Ultimate | 60-min Signature Body Massage @ $88 (Duration: 60 mins, Worth: $118). Â First 50 National Servicemen & SAFRA members to quote 'NS55SPECIAL' get to enjoy a FREE upgrade to 90-min Body Massage. | 01 Jul 2022 to 30 Jun 2023 | SAFRA Punggol |
Important Dates for NS55 Recognition Package
Here are a few important dates to take note of, with regard to the NS55 Recognition Package.
| Date | More Details |
|---|---|
| May 2022 | If you are a NSF or NSmen as of May 2022, you are eligible for this NS55 Recognition Package. |
| From July 2022 | From July 2022, you should receive an SMS notification to inform you that you have received the NS55 $100 cash credits. |
| By 31 December 2022 | For NSmen, you are also given a complimentary one-year SAFRA or HomeTeamNS principal membership. You are to register by 31 December 2022. |
Where Can You Use Your NS55 Recognition Package Cash Credits?
One of the benefits that come with the NS55 Recognition Package is $100 worth of NS55 cash credits which is accessible through the LifeSG mobile application.
You can redeem then redeem the credits at any merchants (both online and offline), as long as they accept payment through PayNow UEN QR or NETS QR.
You will be notified through SMS at your registered mobile number once the credits have been disbursed to you.
How to Access and Redeem NS55 Credits?
You are to download the LifeSG mobile application on your mobile phone to enjoy the credits.
All information can be found on the app.
In order to redeem your NS55 credits, simply,
- Make sure that the online or physical merchant accepts “Scan and Pay” through PayNow UEN QR or NETS QR code
- In your LifeSG mobile application, scroll to “Benefits and Support”
- Locate “NS55 credits” and tap on “View Details”
- Tap on “Scan QR code to pay” and scan the QR code provided by the merchant
- Key in the amount to pay and pay accordingly
Ultimately, the NS55 Recognition Package is a small gesture to thank past and present national servicemen for keeping Singapore safe. Remember to claim it and treat yourself to something nice!
Useful Hack to Redeem NS55 Credits as Cash
You can now withdraw NS55 credits as cash (at least as of 7 July 2022). Shoutout to TikTok user @kpherluke for sharing the redemption process.
Here are the steps to redeem NS55 credits in form of cash:
- Head over to the nearest Simple Teller Machines ($TM) at Sheng Siong outlets.
- Select ‘PayNow’ as the withdrawal method
- Select ‘Other Amount’ as the cash withdrawal amount and key in $90
The reason for this is that there will be a $0.20 service charge when you withdraw using this method. This means that you will not be able to withdraw the full $100 NS55 credits. - You should find yourself with $90 worth of cash and $9.80 credits left in the LifeSG app. You can then go on and pay at any merchant that allows PayNow or UEN as the payment mode.
About Ming Feng
A stint in Bloomberg gifted me with a beer belly, which only grew larger when I moved on to become a Professional Trader. Now I turn caffeine into digestible finance-related content.
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