School Year 2024-2025 is here! As the Back to School season fast approaches, students and millennial moms alike know how important it is to start stocking up on school supplies and getting our school #OOTD ready – from eyeglasses down to school shoes. But whether you’re a student or just someone looking to refresh your gear, we’ve recently discovered a new way to save big with just a swipe right! The SM Malls Online app has recently introduced its Swipe Coupons — exclusive store discounts and promos that let you redeem incredible deals with just a swipe, making it easier than ever to save on your favorite items. Manila Millennial gave it a try, and here are our top picks, perfect for anyone gearing up for the new school year or simply hunting for great deals.

Buy 1 Take 1, discounts up to 30% off and beyond

If you’re looking for snacks that are good enough both as an after school treat and baon for the next day, the enormous Nutella Crinkles at Mo’ Cookies are on Buy 1 Take 1 offer via the SM Malls Online app! These crinkles are bigger than your palm, perfect for sharing, and with the Swipe Coupon, you get another one for free for only Php 175! The process is so simple: Just open the SM Malls Online app, go to Deals and Shop section, select the offer you want to avail, swipe for the coupon once you’re in store, pay and present the code at the counter for the freebie. It’s that easy to enjoy a sweet treat without breaking the bank!

Next up, we treated ourselves to a hot roll from Cinnabon and got 30% off any kind of coffee, all thanks to the app. The total came to just Php 224 for everything, instead of paying the individual prices which would normally amount to over Php 265. This combo of a warm, gooey Cinnabon roll paired with a perfectly brewed coffee was a delightful way to take a break from shopping. The savings made it even sweeter.

It’s not all about food, though! For students and educators, Office Warehouse also has an amazing offer of 5% off on school supplies with a minimum purchase of Php 200. Just present your school ID along with the app coupon to enjoy this discount, valid until August 31 at any Office Warehouse branch in select SM Malls. To cool down your study space (‘cos we know it’s almost always scorching hot in the Philippines), Ace Hardware‘s Buy 1 Take 1 desk fans are a steal deal at only Php 2,495 when you avail the Swipe Coupon.

For those needing new school or office shoes, Mendrez is giving a 10% discount on all school shoes and black footwear until July 31. Same goes for La Sole Manila which offers 15% off on Hydropel spray to keep your shoes and bags waterproof, available until September at SM City Sucat and SM City Manila stores. And to complete your look, Starfinder Optical is offering a 20% off discount on Korean eyewear frames and graded lenses purchases until December 31 as long as you redeem the voucher via the SM Malls Online app.

These deals are just some of the many Back to School offers we found, though. The SM Malls Online app is packed with even more exclusive deals from dining, shopping, tech and entertainment that you won’t want to miss.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to redeem Swipe Coupons

1. Download the SM Malls Online app via Google Play / Apple App Store. Make sure to sign up and create an account so you can start collecting those Swipe Coupons.

2. Go to the Deals & Shop section to see all the exciting discounts and promos available at SM Malls near you. It’s like having a treasure map to all the best bargains!

3. Don’t swipe right just yet! You may click “Save for later” on deals that you’d like to avail when you visit an SM Mall.

4. Swipe right and redeem the voucher only when you’re already lined up at the store counter. Remember: You only have 20 minutes to avail the discount upon swiping!

Downloading the SM Malls Online app is free, but the savings and offers are overflowing. Whether you’re gearing up for the new school year or just looking for money-saving deals, the Swipe Coupons feature is a must-try. Best swipe-right success story that I’ve ever had!

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