{"id":4626,"date":"2019-05-24T16:01:18","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T08:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/en-SG\/?p=4626"},"modified":"2019-07-26T15:57:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T07:57:24","slug":"how-to-shop-without-gst-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/how-to-shop-without-gst-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shop Without GST in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Enjoy duty-free and tax-free shopping? Here\u2019s a hack to avoid GST while shopping in Singapore and enjoy some savings!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We all love shopping for duty-free items at the airport, don’t we? Cosmetics, fragrances, electronics, alcohol \u2013 all that we can splurge on without paying GST. But did you know that you can also shop GST-free without being confined to the airport’s departure and arrival halls?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how you can achieve this GST-free shopping hack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: You need to have an upcoming flight ticket to qualify.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Sign Up for a Free OneChangi ID Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a OneChangi ID, you’ll be able to shop on iShopChangi<\/span><\/a>, where everything is duty and tax-free 30 days before your flight. For example, if you’re looking to buy an Innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence 50ml<\/span><\/a>, this is how they compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/td>Retail<\/td>iShopChangi<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Innisfree Jeju Orchid Enriched Essence 50ml<\/td>SGD $48<\/td>SGD $35.90<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n
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2. Enjoy a Hands-free Holiday<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you meet the minimum purchase of SGD $380 on iShopChangi<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll be entitled to a free local delivery right to your doorstep. There’s no need to lug your GST-free haul to your holiday destination.
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What if I don’t meet the minimum SGD $380?<\/strong>
If you aren’t unable to hit the minimum amount, you can collect your purchase directly from the iShopChangi<\/span><\/a> Collection Centres within transit at the departure or arrival halls.
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How can I meet the minimum SGD $380?<\/strong>
1. Instead of buying single items, you can shop for travel-exclusive sets that offer more bang for your buck. For example, a set of 2 x Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serums<\/span><\/a> is SGD $145 (SGD $72.50 per bottle) compared to a single bottle retailing at SGD $115 in town.
2. Alternatively, pool your purchase with family and friends to meet the minimum spend. It’s hard to say no to GST-free shopping!
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Some products like Apple AirPods and Pandora bracelets are not available for delivery, so do take note of the delivery exclusion<\/span><\/a> for some brands and items.
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3. Utilise Extra Perks Online<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n