FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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CAPITASTAR REWARDS & MEMBERSHIP
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1. What is CapitaStar Rewards Programme?
CapitaStar is a card-less Rewards Programme with no membership fee or expiry. We reward you with STAR$® (on top of all other rewards on your everyday spend) when you make purchases at participating retailers across CapitaLand Malls. STAR$® are awarded automatically when receipts uploaded via the CapitaStar App are approved.
The STAR$® accumulated in this programme can be used to exchange for eCapitaVoucher and/or exclusive Deals on our CapitaStar Mobile App.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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2. What is the difference between CapitaCard and CapitaStar?
CapitaCard is a lifestyle credit card issued by American Express® that provides shoppers with endless rewards on shopping, dining and entertainment across CapitaLand Malls.
Exclusive privileges include:
- Earn up to 3% rebate (awarded in 6X STAR$® or 30 STAR$®) when you spend at participating merchants in CapitaLand Malls in town. Capped at S$1,200 of eligible spend per calendar month.
- Earn up to 2% rebate (awarded in 4X STAR$® or 20 STAR$®) when you spend at participating merchants in CapitaLand Malls in the heartlands. Capped at S$1,200 of eligible spend per calendar month.
- Earn up to 1.5% rebate (awarded in 3X STAR$® or 15 STAR$®) for eCapitaVoucher purchases, capped at S$1,200 spent on eCapitaVoucher purchases per calendar month.
- Earn additional 5% rebate (awarded in 10X STAR$® or 50 STAR$®) when you spend at participating merchants in participating CapitaLand Malls.
- Enjoy 3-hour complimentary parking per mall, per day across participating CapitaLand Malls when you spend S$1,200 in a calendar month. Beat the queue to enjoy privileged parking when you spend an additional S$600.
- Receive a complimentary 1-year Silver tier membership and a 15% one-time room discount voucher when you sign up for Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) membership or log in to your existing ASR account. View more details here.
- Receive up to 195,000 STAR$® when you spend a minimum of S$1,500 across the first 3 months of Card Membership. Click here to apply now.
CapitaStar is a card-less rewards programme that issues STAR$® on top of any existing programmes enjoyed by members, including CapitaCard’s benefits.
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3. How does CapitaStar work?
3 Easy Steps To Earn And Redeem STAR$
SHOP
Shop at any participating CapitaLand Malls (with min $20 spend per receipt) or at Jewel Changi Airport (with min $10 spend per receipt) and retain your receipts to earn STAR$®.EARN
Simply snap your receipt with min S$20 spend and upload via the CapitaStar Mobile App ($1 spent = 5 STAR$®).Receipts of purchase(s) must be submitted no later than the next day of purchase (11.59pm) to be eligible for STAR$®.
REDEEM
Redeem eCapitaVouchers via the CapitaStar Mobile App (5000 STAR$ = $5 eCapitaVoucher). You can also redeem exclusive shopping and dining rewards on the CapitaStar Mobile App to enjoy greater savings!Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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4. Am I eligible to be a CapitaStar member?
CapitaStar Rewards Programme is open to all residents residing in Singapore, aged 16 years and above, with a unique Singapore registered mobile number and email address.
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5. How can I sign up to be a member?
Simply sign up via any of the CapitaStar touchpoints below:
- CapitaStar Website (www.capitastar.com.sg)
- CapitaStar Mobile App (Available in App Store™ and Google Play)
Activation is immediate upon successful registration and you can start uploading your receipts via the CapitaStar Mobile App.
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6. Is there a membership fee?
No, membership is free.
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7. Is the membership transferable?
No, transfer of membership is not permitted in this Rewards Programme.
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8. How long is my membership valid for?
Membership is valid for a lifetime.
However, membership is still subject to termination or suspension should there be any suspicious or fraudulent activities found in account.
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1. What is CapitaStar Rewards Programme?
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BENEFITS & PRIVILEGES
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1. What are the benefits and privileges that can I enjoy as a member?
In addition to the accumulation of STAR$® for eCapitaVoucher redemption through the CapitaStar App, active members get to enjoy the following:
- Redeem exclusive shopping and dining rewards on the CapitaStar Mobile App
- Attractive benefits with CapitaStar's partners
- Additional Perks during your Birthday Month
- Regular CapitaStar Members get 2X STAR$® on 1st transaction during birthday month at participating CapitaLand Malls (For avoidance of doubt, Raffles Prestige members are not eligible to receive 2X STAR$® for 1st transaction at participating CapitaLand Malls during birthday month)
- Raffles Prestige members get 10X STAR$® on 1st transaction during birthday month at Raffles City Singapore
- Updates and invitations to the latest members’ only events / promotions at participating CapitaLand Malls
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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1. What are the benefits and privileges that can I enjoy as a member?
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STAR$® ACCUMULATION & EXPIRY
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1. What are the benefits and privileges that I can enjoy as a CapitaStar member?
In addition to the accumulation of STAR$® for eCapitaVoucher redemption through the CapitaStar App, active members get to enjoy the following:
- Redeem exclusive shopping and dining rewards on the CapitaStar Mobile App
- Attractive benefits with CapitaStar's partners
- Additional Perks during your Birthday Month
- Regular CapitaStar Members get 2X STAR$® on 1st transaction during birthday month at participating CapitaLand Malls (For avoidance of doubt, Raffles Prestige members are not eligible to receive 2X STAR$® for 1st transaction at participating CapitaLand Malls during birthday month)
- Raffles Prestige members get 10X STAR$® on 1st transaction during birthday month at Raffles City Singapore
- Updates and invitations to the latest members’ only events / promotions at participating CapitaLand Malls
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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2. How do I accumulate STAR$® (points for CapitaStar)?
Simply snap your receipt with min S$20 spend (S$10 for Jewel Changi Airport) and upload via the CapitaStar Mobile App. Receipts of purchase(s) must be submitted no later than the next day of purchase (11.59pm) to be eligible for STAR$®.
For Jewel Changi Airport, STAR$® are automatically awarded when you dine and shop in Jewel Changi Airport, if you have linked your CapitaStar and Changi Rewards accounts. Click here to find out more.
STAR$® issued will stored in your membership account with indicated expiry date.
You can check your STAR$® balance via the CapitaStar Mobile App.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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3. How is STAR$® calculated?
For every receipt uploaded, you will be entitled to STAR$® rounded down to the nearest dollar. For every S$1 captured, you will earn 5 STAR$® (1 STAR$® for supermarkets & food courts).
STAR$® are awarded based on the nett purchase value after deduction of discounts at all participating retailers.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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4. What can I do with my accumulated STAR$®?
You can redeem your STAR$® for eCapitaVouchers and exclusive shopping and dining rewards via the CapitaStar Mobile App.
The exchange rate of STAR$® for eCapitaVouchers are as follows:
5,000 STAR$® = $5 CapitaVoucher
10,000 STAR$® = $10 CapitaVoucher
50,000 STAR$® = $50 CapitaVoucher
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5. What is the minimum spend needed in a single receipt to earn STAR$®?
A minimum spend of S$20 (S$10 at Jewel Changi Airport) in a single receipt is required. Receipts of purchase(s) must be submitted no later than the next day of purchase (11.59pm) to be eligible for STAR$®.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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6. How many receipts can I upload in a day?
You can upload receipts as long as they are from purchases made by you. However, STAR$® will not be awarded for subsequent receipt(s) uploaded once you have hit the cap as per below:
- Cap of 3 receipts for same store purchase in a day
- Cap of 20 receipts across all malls in a rolling 7-days period
Cap of maximum 5,000 STAR$® a day.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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7. How long does it take for my receipt submitted to be processed?
Receipt will be processed within 24 hours from your submission and STAR$® will be reflected in your account summary immediately upon approval.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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8. How do I check my STAR$® balance?
You may check your STAR$® balance via your CapitaStar Account through any of the below platforms:
- CapitaStar Website (www.capitastar.com.sg)
- CapitaStar Mobile App (Available in App Store™ and Google Play)
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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9. If I have receipts that are given to me, can I use it to earn the STAR$®?
STAR$® can only be awarded for your own purchases. If any shopper is found using receipts other than their own purchases to accumulate STAR$®, CapitaStar reserves the right to terminate their membership.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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10. Will my STAR$® expire?
With effect from 1st October 2018, instead of having all STAR$® expire in June the next year, your STAR$® will now expire one calendar year after your transaction date* - based on the quarter of the year your transaction date falls in.
For more accurate STAR$® expiry, you may refer to the expiry date in the CapitaStar Mobile App.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
*The expiry date will fall on the last day of the month.
For illustration:
Period Earned New Expiry Date 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2023 1 Apr 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 30 Jun 2023 1 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 30 Sep 2023 1 Oct 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
31 Dec 2023 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2024 1 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 30 Jun 2024 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 30 Sep 2024 1 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
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11. Which are the outlets that qualify for STAR$® accumulation?
All outlets with printed receipts / tax invoices within participating CapitaLand Malls shall qualify for STAR$® accumulation except the following:
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®SN
Type of receipts NOT accepted
1 Money changer / Bank / ATM / Financial Services / Post Office
2 NETS / Credit / Debit Cards transaction slips
3 Pushcarts
4 Temporary vendors at promotional spaces i.e atrium, Cloud9 Piazza
5 SISTIC, AXS / SAM payments
6 Cashcard / Stored Value Cards Top-Up transactions
7 Bill payments
8 Lottery tickets
9 Tickets from pawn shops
10 Purchase of vouchers or gift cards (CapitaVoucher / Shops) 11 Swissotel / Fairmont Hotel receipts including F&B receipts
12 Online Purchases (unless stated)
13 Hotels, Lounges, passenger meeting service counters, tour and travel services and left luggage service counters in Jewel 14 Purchases from the official Apple store in Jewel Changi Airport 15 Childcare Centre (My First Skool at Westgate) 16 Changi Experience Studio tickets 17 Changi Gift Shop 18 Car rental services, airport shuttle and transportation counters 19 Tobacco products in Jewel 20 SingPost (Post Office) 21 All Purchases (including purchases made with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard -
12. Must I upload the receipts on the same day of purchase?
Receipts of purchase(s) must be submitted no later than the next day of purchase (11.59pm) to be eligible for STAR$®.
For Illustration:
- For purchases made on 1 January 2023, receipts must be submitted not later than 2 January 2023, 11.59pm.
You may upload receipts at your own convenience via the CapitaStar Mobile App.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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13. Are purchases made before I join the CapitaStar rewards programme valid for STAR$® accumulation?
You may start accumulating STAR$® only after you have successfully registered for the CapitaStar Rewards Programme.
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14. What is the maximum number of STAR$® that I can collect on the single day?
For every S$1 captured, you will earn 5 STAR$® (1 STAR$® for supermarkets & food courts). CapitaStar members can accumulate up to a maximum of 5,000 STAR$® a day and Raffles Prestige members can accumulate up to a maximum of 30,000 STAR$® a day.
The daily cap of 5,000 STAR$® (for CapitaStar members) and/or 30,000 STAR$® (for Raffles Prestige members) applies to all bonus STAR$® promotion, unless otherwise stated by the respective promotions.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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15. Which are the participating CapitaLand Malls in this programme?
You can accumulate STAR$® when you shop at participating CapitaLand Malls (refer to list below) by uploading your receipt(s) via the CapitaStar App.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
- Aperia Mall
- Bedok Mall
- Bugis Junction
- Bugis+
- Bukit Panjang Plaza
- Clarke Quay
- Funan
- IMM Building
- JCube
- Jewel Changi Airport
- Junction 8
- Lot One
- Plaza Singapura
- Raffles City
- SingPost Centre
- Tampines Mall
- Westgate
Participating Commercial Properties include;
- Asia Square Tower 2
- CapitaGreen
- Capital Tower
- Six Battery Road
- CapitaSpring
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16. Can I upload more than one receipt in a single snap?
No, you can only upload one receipt image at a time. Uploading more than one receipt in a single snap will result in missing or confusing information being captured by the system. The receipts will be declined, or you may end up with the wrong amount of STAR$® being issued for your spending.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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17. Why are my submitted receipts rejected?
Receipts that contain incomplete or unclear information will be rejected. Do ensure that receipt image submitted is clear and following information has been captured:
- Mall Name
- Shop Name
- Unit Number
- Transaction Date & Time
- Receipt Number
- Transaction Amount
You may wish to seek assistance from the Customer Service Assistants or contact us at CapitaStar Customer Service line (Tel: (65) 6631-9931 / email: retail@capitaland.com) if you face difficulties uploading your receipts.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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18. Why am I seeing the message "Not Eligible for STAR$®"?
There are several possibilities which could lead to this message.
We will not be able to award STAR$® under the following conditions:- If your receipt is submitted later than the next day of purchase (11:59pm)
- If you have submitted a max. of 3 receipts for same store purchase in a day;
- If you have submitted a max. of 20 receipts across all malls in a rolling 7-days period;
- If you have been awarded a max. of 5,000 STAR$® a day;
- If your receipt spending is below $20 ( for all malls) or below $10 ( for Jewel Changi Airport)
- If your have submitted a receipt for a purchase at ION Orchard. All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
If the above conditions does not apply for your situation, please approach our Customer Service Assistant at any of our Participating CapitaLand Malls for assistance.
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19. My receipts are too long and cannot be captured fully, what can I do?
For long receipts, you may fold it at portion describing the products purchase before uploading it. Please ensure the crucial information below are clearly captured:
- Mall Name
- Shop Name
- Unit Number
- Transaction Date and Time
- Receipt Number
- Transaction Amount
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20. If the shops do not issue printed receipts, can I still submit the handwritten receipts to earn STAR$®?
You can earn STAR$® for handwritten receipts, if they contain the information below:
- Mall Name
- Shop Name
- Unit Number
- Transaction Date & Time
- Receipt Number
- Transaction Amount
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21. Can I transfer my STAR$® to another member?
Transferring of STAR$® between members is not allowed.
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1. What are the benefits and privileges that I can enjoy as a CapitaStar member?
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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1. I have forgotten my password. How can I reset it?
To reset your password, you may follow the simple steps below:
Mobile App or Website
- Launch the CapitaStar App or visit CapitaStar.com
- Select “Forgot Password”
- Enter the required fields, an SMS One-Time Password (OTP) will be sent to you
- Proceed to login into your account with the One-Time Password (OTP) received
- You will be prompted to create a new password upon your successful login
Alternatively, click here to access “Forgot Password” page directly.
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2. I tried to reset my password through “Forgot Password” option but I was brought to a login page after I key in my details, what should I do?
If you have entered the required fields correctly, you should receive an SMS One-Time Password (OTP) sent to you. Proceed to key in your OTP at the login page to proceed.
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3. How can I update my registered mobile number and email address?
You can change your registered mobile and email address anytime. However, do ensure that the email address and mobile number updated are valid and solely owned by you.
There are two ways to update your details:
Mobile App
- Download and launch the CapitaStar App
- Select Icon at top left hand corner and tap on your registered name displayed
- On your profile page, tap on “Edit Profile”
- Key in your preferred email address or mobile number*
- Click on “Save Changes” to complete
*For mobile number updating, you will receive an SMS One-Time Code (OTC) for verification. Simply key in the 6-digit OTC received to verify the change.
Website
- Login to your CapitaStar account at https://www.capitastar.com.sg
- Click on your available STAR$® balance
- Select “My Profile” from the dropdown menu
- Key in your preferred email address or mobile number*
- Click on “Update” to complete
*For mobile number updating, you will receive an SMS One-Time Code (OTC) for verification. Simply key in the 6-digit OTC received to verify on the changed mobile number.
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4. During sign-up, I encountered error message “Email already exists”, what should I do?
If you are prompted with the error message, you may check the following:
- Check that your email address entered is correct
- Check that there is no space entered between the characters
- Check if you are sharing this email address with anyone
If you have checked all of the above and are still receiving the error message, please approach our Customer Service Assistant at any of our Participating CapitaLand Malls for assistance.
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5. During sign-up, I encountered error message “Mobile no already exists”, what should I do?
It is important that you update a valid and unique Singapore registered mobile number as it will be your membership identifier for the CapitaStar Rewards Programme.
If you are prompted with the error message, you may check the following:
- Check that your mobile number entered is correct
- Check that you have selected the country location correctly
- Ensure that you are the only owner for the mobile number
However, if you are the owner of the mobile number and have never created an account with us before, please approach our Customer Service Assistant at any of our Participating CapitaLand Malls for assistance.
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6. I did not receive any One-Time Code (OTC) sent to me during registration, how do I proceed?
If you did not receive any One-Time Code (OTC) shortly after submission, do attempt the following first:
- Check that you have selected the correct country location
- Check that you have entered the correct mobile number
- Click on “Resend” on the verification code screen to request for a new OTC
If you are still not receiving the OTC after attempting the above, do restart your mobile phone and try again. Alternatively, you may contact our CapitaStar Customer Service Hotline at Tel: (65) 6631-9931 or Email to retail@capitaland.com.
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7. I have received a One-Time Code (OTC) to verify my mobile number, however I was prompted with error message “Incorrect OTC, please enter again”, what should I do?
You may click on “Resend” to request for a new OTC. If it still doesn’t work for you, kindly contact our CapitaStar Customer Service Hotline at Tel: (65) 6631-9931 or Email us at retail@capitaland.com.
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8. I encountered error message “Email/Mobile or Password is invalid” when I try to login. How do I proceed?
If you are prompted with the error message, you may check the following:
- Check that your information entered is correct
- Check that there is no space entered between the characters
However, if you still encounter the same error message, it is recommended for you to reset your password through “Forgot Password” option. Please refer to point 1 for more information.
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9 Why is the CapitaStar App on my iPad not shown on full screen?
The CapitaStar App is currently not optimized for use on all iPad and Tablet devices at the moment, therefore the App will not be shown on full screen.
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10. I have encountered other problems when using the CapitaStar App. What can I do?
If you have encountered any other errors not mentioned above, do capture a screenshot of the error and email to us at retail@capitaland.com.
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1. I have forgotten my password. How can I reset it?
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USE OF STAR$®
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1. How do I check the number of STAR$ balance?
You may check their STAR$® balance via any of the below touchpoints:
- CapitaStar Website (www.capitastar.com.sg)
- CapitaStar App (Available in App Store™ and Google Play)
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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2. Can I transfer my STAR$ to another member?
Transferring of STAR$® between members is not allowed.
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3. What can I use my STAR$ for?
In addition to the accumulation of STAR$® for eCapitaVoucher redemption through the CapitaStar App, active members get to enjoy the following:
- Redeem exclusive deals on the CapitaStar Mobile App
- Attractive benefits with CapitaStar's partners
- Additional Perks during your Birthday Month
- Updates and invitations to the latest members’ only events / promotions at participating CapitaLand Mall
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4. How long does it take for the STAR$ to be updated in your system?
Receipt uploaded will be processed within 24 hours from your submission and STAR$ will be reflected in your account summary immediately upon approval.
Note: All purchases (including purchases with eCapitaVoucher as payment mode) made in ION Orchard are not eligible to earn STAR$®
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1. How do I check the number of STAR$ balance?
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CARPARK EVOUCHER
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1. How do I know the parking rates?
Rates are listed in our CapitaLand Malls websites respectively.
To check the parking rates of a mall, follow the steps below:
- Visit our mall sites.
- Select the mall you would like to check from “All Malls” dropdown list located at the top of the page
- Click on 'Mall Info'
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2. Which are the CapitaLand Malls I can utilize the carpark coupon at?
The carpark e-Voucher can be used the following CapitaLand malls:
- Bedok Mall
- Bugis+ (excluding Bugis Junction)
- Bukit Panjang Plaza
- Clarke Quay
- IMM Building
- JCube
- Junction 8
- Lot One
- Plaza Singapura
- Tampines Mall
- The Atrium @ Orchard
- Westgate
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3. How do I use the carpark e-Voucher after redemption?
To use your carpark e-Voucher redeemed, follow these steps:
- Launch the CapitaStar App
- Tap on the “Vouchers” tab 15 minutes before leaving the Mall
- Select your carpark e-Voucher
- Select 'Tap to Use'
- Verify your IU number and tap 'Confirm'
The redeemed carpark fee will be deducted upon exit, there is no need to remove your cash card. Please note that failure to ‘Tap to Use’ 15 minutes before leaving the Mall will result in an unsuccessful utilization of the Carpark e-Voucher. Unsuccessful utilization of the Carpark e-Voucher is non-refundable and non-extendable.
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4. How do I update the new IU number?
To update your IU number, simply follow the steps below:
- Launch the CapitaStar App
- Select Icon at top left hand corner and tap on your registered name displayed
- On your profile page, tap on “Edit Profile”
- Key in your new IU number
- Click on “Save Changes” to complete
Always remember to check that the IU number has been entered correctly before tapping on 'Tap to Use' on your voucher. Once used, the carpark e-Voucher is non-refundable and non-extendable.
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5. What is the maximum number of carpark e-Vouchers I can use at any one time?
Limited to the usage of one (1) e-Voucher at any one time, regardless of value.
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6. Can I redeem more than one (1) carpark e-Voucher?
At any one time, only one (1) carpark e-Voucher of each value can be redeemed. After usage, you are able to redeem another one.
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7. Is the carpark e-Voucher transferrable?
Carpark e-Voucher is non-transferrable and non-refundable.
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8. Can I extend the usage period of the carpark e-Voucher ?
Carpark e-Voucher's validity period cannot be extended and STAR$ redeemed is non-refundable.
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9. Can I combine the usage of the redeemed carpark coupon with X-hour of complimentary carpark coupon issued by participating CapitaLand Mall?
Yes, they can be combined. Please remove your cash card from IU before exiting the gantry. The redeemed carpark e-Voucher will be deducted from the total charge first and the complimentary coupon will be applied to the remaining charges.
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1. How do I know the parking rates?