SCB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

Standard Chartered's Manhattan has always been the go-to card for big purchases.  It gave a 5% rebate for spending above $3,000, capped at $200.

From August 2013, many were disappointed to see them drop the 5% to 3%.  This makes the UOB One card more attractive. 

Loyal Manhattan users were gratified to see SCB put up a Christmas promo that spans from 16 November 2013 to 15 January 2014.  The 15% Dining Cashbacks and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (7.0") helps mitigate the loss in rebates. 

The Galaxy Tab 3 is no iPad Mini; it is missing the retina.  We were quite hesitant to go for the promotion at first, as the reviews for this particular tablet incarnation were quite bad.  We already have 2 tablets and there is every possibility that this would end up as an unwanted child.  However, it is not like this at all.  We've redeemed it and it has been quite a joy for casual use.  We grab for it as much as we grab for the bigger iPads.

Credit card companies have been dishing out quite a lot of hit-and-run gifts, and we've been victims of it.  So we appreciate a good gift when we see one.

Another convenience is that the collection centre is right in the Orchard Road locality (Courts).  We prefer this than being made to go to the Clarke Quay or Suntec City redemption areas used by other credit card companies.