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Groupon Hong Kong has announced that it will be teaming up with American Express to bring that country’s consumers some substantial savings and a chance to win rewards points. Starting this week, American Express Cardmembers will be able to redeem Groupon cash vouchers at a savings of 60 percent and customers using their American Express card when making purchases through Groupon Hong Kong will also be eligible to win one million reward points.

The collaboration sets a major milestone for both American Express and Groupon Hong Kong. Groupon Hong Kong has become the first Membership Rewards partner of American Express from the online group-buying category, adding a new dimension to the American Express Membership Rewards program and offering American Express Cardmembers broader choice in their rewards selection.

8 Million Membership Rewards Points Lucky Draw The collaboration kicks off on August 18 with the “8 Million Membership Rewards Points Lucky Draw.” With each transaction of any spending amount on www.groupon.hk made with eligible American Express Cards during the promotion period of August 18 to September 30, Cardmembers will receive one entry into the lucky draw for a chance to be one of eight winners of one million MR points. The more transactions made, the higher the chance to win. Details of the “8 Million Membership Rewards Points Lucky Draw” are available at www.groupon.hk.

You can read the Groupon, American Express Press Release in its entirety on Marketwire

Krissa Ashton

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