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Title: Petrol discount
Post by: rongshu on July 09, 2008, 04:52:29 PM
I went to pump Esso 8000 last night.  Paid with DBS Esso card.  How come there is only one 5% discount shown on the receipt?  I thought with DBS Esso card, it should be 5%+5% discount...Price is $2.36/litre. Is $2.36 before station discount or after? 
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: clarence on July 09, 2008, 10:26:58 PM
$2.36 is before discount.

I pump Esso 95 using DSB Esso Master Card too. I get 10% discount on the spot.

Has the rule been changed? Hence only 5%?
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: rongshu on July 10, 2008, 09:07:22 AM
will ask the cashier next time.  coz first time pump Esso after getting the DBS Esso card.  I always pump Shell before that.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: HumbleCar on July 10, 2008, 05:27:50 PM
will ask the cashier next time.  coz first time pump Esso after getting the DBS Esso card.  I always pump Shell before that.
Hi Bro, is there a change in brand preference or is the change from Shell to Esso due to the Esso card which gives you another 5% discount?  Reason for asking is that if your preference is Shell, you can get 5% discount with UOB Platinum card.  Since you are eligible for Esso card, you will also be eligible for UOB Platinum card (annual income required is $30K).
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: clarence on July 10, 2008, 10:09:24 PM
I pump Esso because it gives best value in terms of redemption.

ESSO - $1.25 of petrol = 1 point
750 points = $30 petrol voucher = further 3% discount

SHELL - 1 litre ($2.28) = 1 point
400 points= $10 petrol voucher = further 1% discount
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: rodrigue on July 10, 2008, 11:34:50 PM
 :yehyeh: for that reason, all go for Esso and let Shell feel the pinch n let the petrol benefits n price competition war begin! lol  :bleh:
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: rongshu on July 11, 2008, 09:18:09 AM
I do have UOB signature card.  It gives 5% rebate in SMART$?  It is not upfront discount i think.  can only redeem for next pump?  because when I pump Shell, there is also only 5% discount on the receipt.  So i assume the 5% is the station discount.

Want to try Esso for a few tanks to see if any differences of FC or performance.   Hope they won't increase price before I pump again!

Still new to cars, so confused about the discount.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: clarence on July 11, 2008, 09:26:04 AM
I have already done my research and can confirm that Esso gives the best value in terms of 'Smiles' points redemption for petrol.

I used to pump Caltex until they changed the points redemption from $1 petrol = 1 point to $1.25 petrol = 1 point (same as Esso)

For Caltex you need 900 points to redeem for $30 petrol.

Hence I switched to Esso which required only 750 points to redeem for $30 petrol.

In terms of mileage, there is no difference between Caltex, Esso or Shell. SPC gives the worst mileage and the engine sounds harsh and loud.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: iagree on July 11, 2008, 03:19:02 PM
I went to pump Esso 8000 last night.  Paid with DBS Esso card.  How come there is only one 5% discount shown on the receipt?  I thought with DBS Esso card, it should be 5%+5% discount...Price is $2.36/litre. Is $2.36 before station discount or after? 

Corporate card is it?

Is like this

My starcard use at Caltex aso like that.
Pump there, use starcard to pay, key in Pin, the bill is to -5%.
But when your mthly bill from your company's HR, that statement from Caltex will -10% more. So, total for my Caltex fuel is 15% discnt.
Yours shld be the same way.

Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: Jazz on July 11, 2008, 09:46:33 PM
Corporate card is it?

Is like this

My starcard use at Caltex aso like that.
Pump there, use starcard to pay, key in Pin, the bill is to -5%.
But when your mthly bill from your company's HR, that statement from Caltex will -10% more. So, total for my Caltex fuel is 15% discnt.
Yours shld be the same way.



15% discount !  :w00t:
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: rongshu on July 11, 2008, 09:55:38 PM
Corporate card is it?

Is like this

My starcard use at Caltex aso like that.
Pump there, use starcard to pay, key in Pin, the bill is to -5%.
But when your mthly bill from your company's HR, that statement from Caltex will -10% more. So, total for my Caltex fuel is 15% discnt.
Yours shld be the same way.



It is a personal DBS Esso card.  I still cannot figure out why only 5% discount given.  Is it because I first-timer?  coz I only got the Smile card on that day.

Receipt as follows.
29.67 Lit * 2.360
SYN 8000 $70.04

Discount
SYN 8000 - $3.50

Total discount - $3.50
Total Inc. GST $66.54
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: darrylker on July 12, 2008, 01:35:08 AM
I do have UOB signature card.  It gives 5% rebate in SMART$?  It is not upfront discount i think.  can only redeem for next pump?  because when I pump Shell, there is also only 5% discount on the receipt.  So i assume the 5% is the station discount.

Want to try Esso for a few tanks to see if any differences of FC or performance.   Hope they won't increase price before I pump again!

Still new to cars, so confused about the discount.

Hi Bro,

I also holding the UOB Visa Signature card...give the best discount for Shell petrol for 5% rebate at next pump...Well once a month I'll pump Caltex Techron as well to maintain the engine...

Any ideas which credit card gives discount for Caltex?  :confused1:
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: shpesft on July 12, 2008, 08:04:20 AM
Hi Bro,

I also holding the UOB Visa Signature card...give the best discount for Shell petrol for 5% rebate at next pump...Well once a month I'll pump Caltex Techron as well to maintain the engine...

Any ideas which credit card gives discount for Caltex?  :confused1:

Citibank Platinum Dividend card gives 5% rebate for all petrol stations... The rebate is credited back to you after every quarter in the form of a cheque
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: darrylker on July 12, 2008, 07:15:55 PM
Citibank Platinum Dividend card gives 5% rebate for all petrol stations... The rebate is credited back to you after every quarter in the form of a cheque

Thanks for the info...been thinking of getting the Dividend card for awhile due to this advantage of quarterly rebate...currently still on UOB as it provides the best returns for Shell users... ;)
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: rongshu on July 12, 2008, 10:21:39 PM
Today went to pump Esso again.  I explicitly asked whether DBS Esso card has total 10% discount.  The cashier said yes.  This time the discount is 10% instead of 5% as last time.  I think the previous cashier made a mistake for my 1st pump. 

I feel the Esso 8000 gives less mileage as compared with Shell 98.  Now trying Esso 95 to see how.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: clarence on July 12, 2008, 11:48:12 PM
I now use Citibank Dividend Platinum to pump Esso, as on top of the station 5% discount, I also get an extra 8% rebate (now promotion - usual 5%).
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: iagree on July 13, 2008, 11:55:25 PM
15% discount !  :w00t:

ya. 15% nett.

why?

but this few mths my bill is S$0.

coz i pump in msia. :)
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: blitz on July 15, 2008, 08:21:26 PM
I now use Citibank Dividend Platinum to pump Esso, as on top of the station 5% discount, I also get an extra 8% rebate (now promotion - usual 5%).

wow... can ask how u check if its 8%? dun think the statement got show leh. They just send u a cheque out of the blue..
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: clarence on July 15, 2008, 09:18:01 PM
Check your statement carefully. It does state the monthly rebate amount at the end, in a box.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: limck007 on July 16, 2008, 08:39:32 AM
any good discount for caltex , other than starcard (corporate)??

currently i am useing my OCBC credit card + thanks card.. 10% discount only...

my hse only only caltex and shell... Esso too far liao.....

my credit cards only got OCBC platinium, DBS fresh, Abn Ambro and UOB NOW card leh.

even i pump Shell >> shell card + DBS fresh>> only got 10% discount only.

Anyone got good combination for shell or caltex??
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: clarence on July 16, 2008, 09:24:14 AM
Caltex still offers a better deal than Shell in terms of rewards points to claim for petrol.

Shell = 1 litre ($2.28) = 1 point
Caltex = $1.25 = 1 point
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: iagree on July 16, 2008, 12:50:58 PM
any good discount for caltex , other than starcard (corporate)??

currently i am useing my OCBC credit card + thanks card.. 10% discount only...

my hse only only caltex and shell... Esso too far liao.....

my credit cards only got OCBC platinium, DBS fresh, Abn Ambro and UOB NOW card leh.

even i pump Shell >> shell card + DBS fresh>> only got 10% discount only.

Anyone got good combination for shell or caltex??

i think so far, starcard offers the best discount. 15%.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: xuan511 on July 16, 2008, 04:36:09 PM
I bo credit card, so everytime pump onli 5% station rebate..

Sad...  :crycry:
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: iagree on July 16, 2008, 06:19:22 PM
I bo credit card, so everytime pump onli 5% station rebate..

Sad...  :crycry:

xuan,

you are rich.
bo credit card, is richer!
pls keep it up. do not take credit card.

and, my 15% starcard, i never use for few mths already coz i pump in msia.
u want? then i let u use but u got to pay me cash based on the 15% discount, may be charge u 1% will do, meaning you got 14% discount oni, i earn 1%, still cheap right? haha...
but scare not convenient lah coz i stay at west. i can request up to $500 limit per mth i thk.

regards.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: xuan511 on July 16, 2008, 10:08:29 PM
xuan,

you are rich.
bo credit card, is richer!
pls keep it up. do not take credit card.

and, my 15% starcard, i never use for few mths already coz i pump in msia.
u want? then i let u use but u got to pay me cash based on the 15% discount, may be charge u 1% will do, meaning you got 14% discount oni, i earn 1%, still cheap right? haha...
but scare not convenient lah coz i stay at west. i can request up to $500 limit per mth i thk.

regards.

lol where got rich, pooor ppl become poorer lol~ credit card so mani benefits

i onli spend around $200+ per month nia, coz don really travel much

but bro nvm la, thanks anyway  :thumbsup:

Continue let my "Friendly Neighbourhood Petrol Station" SPC earn my hard earn $$ lo
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: iagree on July 16, 2008, 10:16:01 PM
xuan,

just dun bother abt those 'benefits', it is a trap. and it is useless.

just dun take it , will do! is best for u.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: xuan511 on July 16, 2008, 10:38:50 PM
xuan,

just dun bother abt those 'benefits', it is a trap. and it is useless.

just dun take it , will do! is best for u.

 :thumbsup:will keep it in mind. Arigato
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: limck007 on July 16, 2008, 11:08:20 PM
i think so far, starcard offers the best discount. 15%.

hmm  but that one is corporate card leh.. my company dont have  :nonod: :nonod: :nonod:
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: iagree on July 17, 2008, 12:52:16 PM
hmm  but that one is corporate card leh.. my company dont have  :nonod: :nonod: :nonod:

ic. take my card and use it. ^$^
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: limck007 on July 17, 2008, 02:29:04 PM
ic. take my card and use it. ^$^

 but u live in the west loh..super far haha me is a east guy haha
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: iagree on July 17, 2008, 04:41:58 PM
but u live in the west loh..super far haha me is a east guy haha

I see. iagree, clementi.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: darrylker on July 17, 2008, 07:16:52 PM
Juz drove past Shell this evening, saw price of 95 drop to $2.093....pump if possible... ;)
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: iagree on July 17, 2008, 10:45:46 PM
Juz drove past Shell this evening, saw price of 95 drop to $2.093....pump if possible... ;)

i still prefer RM2.70 leh. abt S$1.125
:)
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: xuan511 on July 18, 2008, 08:50:09 AM
i still prefer RM2.70 leh. abt S$1.125
:)

Hey bro u go in pump everyday? No jam meh?
thinking of the jam i sian liao, somemore onli can 3/4 tank rite?
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: mindman on July 18, 2008, 10:02:51 AM
Caltex still offers a better deal than Shell in terms of rewards points to claim for petrol.

Shell = 1 litre ($2.28) = 1 point
Caltex = $1.25 = 1 point

but heard esso 750 pts can redeem $30 as compared to caltex 900 pts for $30
can confirm ???
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: hopeless2212 on July 18, 2008, 11:59:14 AM
I just applied for my company corporate exxonmobile petrol card (esso).. gives me min 12% discount or more on fuel.. but no points etc.. the actual discount will reflect on my bi-monthly bill.. u guys say worth it ma?
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: clarence on July 18, 2008, 01:01:00 PM
but heard esso 750 pts can redeem $30 as compared to caltex 900 pts for $30
can confirm ???



101% confirmed correct as I switched from Caltex to Esso.

Caltex used to give $1 = 1 point.

But since they switched to $1.25 = 1 point, I switched to Esso immediately.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: iagree on July 18, 2008, 01:49:16 PM
Hey bro u go in pump everyday? No jam meh?
thinking of the jam i sian liao, somemore onli can 3/4 tank rite?

oh. i go back once every 2 wk.

but i dun go in everyday.
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: mindman on July 18, 2008, 02:35:20 PM

101% confirmed correct as I switched from Caltex to Esso.

Caltex used to give $1 = 1 point.

But since they switched to $1.25 = 1 point, I switched to Esso immediately.

thanks.  will switch to esso 5000 then
cheers
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: xuan511 on July 18, 2008, 03:24:29 PM
oh. i go back once every 2 wk.

but i dun go in everyday.

Do the 3/4 rule has any loop holes? like maybe half they also allow or wat?
If not go in pump 1/4.. mafan leh
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: clarence on July 18, 2008, 03:39:27 PM
Use Citibank Dividend Platinum card when you pump Esso.

Eg. You pump $100, you pay $95 based on 5% station discount.

End of the month, you will have 8% of the $95 credited into your Citibank cashback, that is $7.60.

So you actually pay only $87.40 when you pump $100. As good as a 12.6% discount.

Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: HJB on July 18, 2008, 04:48:00 PM
Use Citibank Dividend Platinum card when you pump Esso.

Eg. You pump $100, you pay $95 based on 5% station discount.

End of the month, you will have 8% of the $95 credited into your Citibank cashback, that is $7.60.

So you actually pay only $87.40 when you pump $100. As good as a 12.6% discount

Plus: You get cash for every $50 accumulated.

But 8% meh? ... Y mine always 3% ....  :confused1:
Title: Re: Petrol discount
Post by: clarence on July 18, 2008, 10:54:12 PM
Normal Dividend enjoy 3% rebate.

Dividend Platinum enjoy 5% rebate

From now till further notice, Dividend Platinum enjoy an extra 3% rebate, hence 8%.