To stay on top of their game Grab has come up with some innovations to their services that patrons are sure to appreciate and enjoy.
Various payment options
In the past the only way to pay for Grab rides was via cash or credit card. Late 2016 they renamed their payment feature into GRABPAY and provided more payment options, such as:
cash
credit card
debit card
top-up credits
Top-up credits means you can reload your Grab account through online banking or via ATM.
Maybe someday they will also accept payments from GCash and Smartmoney 🙂
Live phone support
Whenever we have problems with our ridesharing app or service don’t we wish we could call someone? Sure email works but response takes too long!
Thankfully Grab now has Phone support. This means that we can call them if we have any issues we want addressed immediately instead of having to wait for an email. Hooray! Good work, Grab!
Grab rewards
Loyalty cards are now all the rage and Grab has introduced its own in-app version. Grab gives their riders more reasons to keep using Grab.
The more trips you take the more points you make! Grab now rewards it’s riders with free trips when you reach a certain number of points.
Not only that but, in addition, Grab riders also get discounts and freebies from their partners such as:
Agoda
Althea
Flexiroam
Fraser Place
KFC
Mister Donut
Mrs. Fields’s
Tokyo Tokyo
Travelbook
Zalora
Personally, I am quite likely to use the food rewards first. 😀
You can also check out how man points you’ve already made and how many points you need to reach a specific level. The levels they offer are SILVER, GOLD, AND PLATINUM.
Points are earned with every transaction you make with whatever Grab service you use.
For example, I booked Grabshare from my house to work and after the trip ended I received an alert that I now have an additional 38 rewards points. It’s that easy!
At the left are my rewards points. As you can see I still have a long way to go. To avail of even the P50 discount I need 600 points.
Grab offers its patrons an experience beyond the ride. Grab offers a lifestyle. Use my code to join Grab now: https://invite.grab.co/BFCC24
In the month of hearts share a ride with a stranger or share a ride with friends. Take Uber, Grab, or Angkas.
Can’t decide which ridesharing app to use? Let Google maps help you decide. Below are some promo codes to make our commute more affordable.
Uber promo codes
Waiting for promo codes from Uber is an exercise in frustration. But when they do it often leads to something fun. :) In the meantime, I suppose we just need to be satisfied with their excellent service. :)
Promo code: LUNCHATUPTOWNBONIFACIO
Have lunch at Uptown Bonifacio and avail of this promo
P50 discount
valid for two (2) rides from 10am to 3pm going to and from Uptown Bonifacio at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
valid from Monday to Friday only up to March 9, 2017
Your eyes are not deceiving you. Yes, promo codes do repeat. And when they do the amount discounted is not always the same. Take advantage of these inviting discounts while they’re available.
Whether you need a private car or are willing to share your ride, Grab has promo codes guaranteed to perk you up.
Promo code: SHAREFRIDAY
P70 discount
valid for one (1) GRABSHARE ride only
from 6am to 10am on March 31, 2017
Promo code: SHARE
50% discount up to P100
valid for GRABSHARE rides only from March 27 to April 4, 2017
valid for three (3) GRABSHARE rides only from March 21 to 27, 2017
valid for three (3) GRABSHARE rides only from March 14 to 20, 2017
valid for three (3) GRABSHARE rides only from March 1 to 5, 2017
P50 discount
valid for two (2) GRABSHARE rides only from February 24 to March 1, 2017
Promo code: GRABPAY
50% discount up to P150
valid from March 27 to April 3, 2017
P100 off
valid for two (2) rides from March 25 to 26, 2017
100% discount up to P200
valid for three (3) rides from March 13 to 19, 2017
valide for three (3) rides from March 4 to 12, 2017
use with GRABCAR, GRABCAR PREMIUM, and GRABCAR 6 SEATER rides in Metro Manila only
valid for Grabpay credits, debit cards and credit cards
Sometimes I can’t help but think that their marketing team don’t think things through when they come out with promotional material for their campaigns. Take this for example.
Explain to us please, Grab, how we are supposed to #GRABALLWECAN if you put a cap of only 3 rides using the promo code. I, for one, on any given week could Grab as little as 1 to as much as 14 in a week! So how is 3 rides “all I can”?
It is a misleading ad and definitely does not display truth in advertising. So sad.
Promo code: GRABTRIKE
GRABTRICYCLE now moving in Mandaluyong! One Grabtricycle can accomodate up to 5 people.
FREE RIDE from March 27 to April 5, 2017
only valid at Mandaluyong in the following areas:
Pioneer St. to William St.
Sheridan to cor. William St.
Reliance to cor. Pioneer St.
Mayflower to United St.
William
Madison
Pines
Promo code: SHAREMKT
P50 discount
use if pickup point is within Makati CBD
valid for three (3) GRABSHARE rides only from March 27 to 31, 2017 from 10am to 4pm
Promo code: SHAREBGC
P50 discount
use if pickup point is within BGC CBD
valid for three (3) GRABSHARE rides only from March 27 to 31, 2017 from 10am to 4pm
Promo code: GLOBEWANDERLAND
P200 discount
valid for GRABCAR and GRABSHARE rides going to and from the venue (Filinvest City Events Ground)
code can be used for both cash and Grabpay payments
valid from March 4, 2017 to 7am of March 5, 2017
Promo code: SMMANILASALE
P50 discount
valid for GRABCAR rides going to and from SM Manila only
valid from March 3 to 5, 2017
Promo code: GRABSHARE
Win a meet and greet pass to Wanderland!
3 lucky passengers will get face to face time with Temper Trap, Lany and Yuna just by using the promo code GRABSHARE. The more you ride, the higher your chances of getting to meet your favorite Wanderers.
Tag your friends and enjoy the trip with Grab, the Official Ride Partner of Wanderland 2017. Grab away! Winners will be announced on March 1, 2017
valid for GRABSHARE rides only
valid from February 22 to March 1, 2017
valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: BOOKAGODA
Get a chance to win the holiday of your dreams with Grab and Agoda using this promo code everytime you ride a GrabTaxi or Grabcar.
cannot be used in conjunction with other promo codes
valid from February 1 to March 31, 2017 only
no discount given to your ride
each booking made using this code acts as an electronic raffle ticket
only three (3) winners will be picked
For more information about this Grab+Agoda promotion visit the website at grb.to/phdreamholiday.
Angkas promo codes
Traveling alone and traveling light? Instead of a car perhaps you want to ride a bike instead. In that case ANGKAS is the ride for you.
Just like Grab, Angkas offers repeating promo codes. Perhaps because the two ridesharing services are actually related. 😀
I have tried using ANGKAS several times and more often than not I have found the ride safe and efficient. I think it was only once that I had apprehensions, and it was because the bike was small and there was no basket at the back where they usually store the helmet.
Promo code: TRAFFIC40
Take 1 non-promo ride and get a discount on your second ride within the same day
P40 discount
use between 3pm to 9pm
valid from March 30 to 31, 2017 only
Promo code: AKTODAY
Take 1 non-promo ride and get a discount on your second ride within the same day
P75 off on your second ride
valid from March 30 to 31, 2017 only
Promo code: ANGKASMORE
P50 discount
use this promo code when you book a ride to and from Marikina and Cainta
valid for two (2) rides from March 29 to April 12, 2017 only
Promo code: ANGKASNOW
50% discount up to P50
valid from 10am to 3pm only
valid from March 28 t0 31, 2017 only
P30 discount
valid from 10am to 3pm ONLY for six (6) rides from March 15 to 20, 2017
P50 discount
valid for two (2) rides on March 13, 2017 only
valid for three (3) rides from February 28 to March 1, 2017 only
Promo code: BEATTRAFFIC
50% discount up to P100
valid for two (2) rides from March 28 to 31, 2017 only
Promo code: ANGKASPA
P50 discount
Use this promo code when you book a ride to and from the following new service areas in Quezon City: travel to or from Katipunan, Quezon City Circle, Tomas Morato, New Manila, Balintawak, and Monumento
Use this promo code when you book a ride to and from San Juan, Eastwood, Libis, Cubao, and Aurora Boulevard (LRT Katipunan to Gilmore Station)
for Metro Manila users only
Special Promo:
Complete three (3) non-promo Angkas rides by March 16 (Thursday) and receive a new promo code on March 17 (Friday) for P50 discount on two (2) rides!
Promo code: ANGKASNOW
P30 discount
valid from 10am to 3pm ONLY for six (6) rides from March 15 to 20, 2017
P50 discount
valid for two (2) rides on March 13, 2017 only
valid for three (3) rides from February 28 to March 1, 2017 only
In the month of hearts share a ride with a stranger or share a ride with friends. Take Uber, Grab, or Angkas.
Can’t decide which ridesharing app to use? Let Google maps help you decide. Below are some promo codes to make our commute more affordable.
Note: January codes will be removed once the validity date has expired. February codes, on the other hand, will be kept until the end of the month.
Uber promo codes
Promo code: KEEPMOVINGMNL
I don’t really like sharing promo codes for newbies other than my own but when very big discounts are given I can’t help myself. Special promo code for new users in Metro Manila only!
Free rides up to P500 for up to two (3) UBER rides
valid on Monday, February 27, 2017 ONLY
for Metro Manila users only
Promo code: KEEPMOVINGCEB
Special promo code for new users in Cebu only!
Free rides up to P500 for up to two (3) UBER rides
valid on Monday, February 27, 2017 ONLY
for Cebu users only
Promo code: POOLMORNINGFRI
This promo code is only valid for UBERPOOL rides going to Makati, BGC, and Ortigas this Wednesday, February 15, 2017 coming from anywhere in Metro Manila
P40 discount
valid from 5am to 10am
valid on Friday, February 17, 2017 ONLY
for Metro Manila users only
Promo code: POOLMORNINGWED
This promo code is only valid for UBERPOOL rides going to Makati, BGC, and Ortigas this Wednesday, February 15, 2017 coming from anywhere in Metro Manila
P40 discount
valid from 5am to 10am
valid on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 ONLY
for Metro Manila users only
Promo code: FINDYOURMATCHPH
This promo code is only valid for UBERPOOL rides only
P50 discount
valid on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 ONLY
Promo code: POOLMORNINGMON
This promo code is only valid for UBERPOOL rides going to Makati, BGC, and Ortigas this Monday, February 13, 2017 coming from anywhere in Metro Manila
P40 discount
valid from 5am to 10am
valid on Monday, February 13, 2017 ONLY
for Metro Manila users only
Promo code: HOPPYBIRTHDAY
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, UBERHOP!
UNLIMITED FREE UBERHOP RIDES
valid for Uberhop rides ONLY
valid from February 13 to 17, 2017
Below is the schedule and pricing of UBERHOP taken from the Uber website:
Official UBERHOP route, schedule, and pricing as of February 10, 2017
I don’t usually post promo codes for new users because it is counter-productive (for me!). It means that instead of using my promo code new users who visit my site will use these. However, since the offers are good, I’m sharing them anyway since they are for a limited time only. 🙂
Promo code: TRYUBERPH
free rides up to P250 per ride
valid for two (2) rides, cash or credit card
valid on February 7 to 19, 2017
FOR NEW USERS ONLY
for Metro Manila users only
Promo code: KEEPMOVINGPH
free rides up to P500 per ride
valid for two (2) rides, cash or credit card
valid on February 6, 2017
FOR NEW USERS ONLY
for Metro Manila users only
Promo code: HELLO FEBRUARY
P150 discount
valid for three (3) rides
valid from January 30 to February 5, 2017
FOR NEW USERS ONLY
Promo code: LUNCHATUPTOWNBONIFACIO
Have lunch at Uptown Bonifacio and avail of this promo
P50 discount
valid for two (2) rides from 10am to 3pm going to and from Uptown Bonifacio at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
valid from Monday to Friday only up to March 9, 2017
valid in Metro Manila only
Grab promo codes
GRABPAY now supports credits. You may now top up using even more payment options, such as:
online banking
via ATM
eCard or eWallets
over the counter
Grab also has Phone support. This means that you can call them if you have any issues you would like to have addressed immediately instead of having to wait for an email. Hooray! Good work, Grab!
Promo code: GRABPAY
P100 discount
valid for two (2) GRABCAR rides
for debit and credit card transactions only
valid from February 25 to 28, 2017
Promo code: BALLETMNL
Take a GRABCAR or share a ride with GRABSHARE going to and from the Aliw Theater to watch Ballet Manila’s Don Quixote.
P50 off your ride to and from Aliw Theater
valid for GRABCAR and GRABSHARE ride only
valid from February 24 to 26, 2017
valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: SHARE
P50 discount
valid for two (2) GRABSHARE rides only
valid from February 24 to March 1, 2017
Promo code: GRABSHARE
Win a meet and greet pass to Wanderland!
3 lucky passengers will get face to face time with Temper Trap, Lany and Yuna just by using the promo code GRABSHARE. The more you ride, the higher your chances of getting to meet your favorite Wanderers.
Tag your friends and enjoy the trip with Grab, the Official Ride Partner of Wanderland 2017. Grab away! Winners will be announced on March 1, 2017
valid for GRABSHARE rides only
valid from February 22 to March 1, 2017
valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: NIGHTSHIFT
50% discount up to P200
valid for two (2) GRABCAR rides from 11pm to 5am only
1 five-pc. Honey Sriracha Classic and 1 five-pc. Batter-fried individual meal (price of the classic meal should be paid).
Promo redemption is valid to the following Wingstop branches:
Alabang Town Center
Bonifacio Stopover
Circuit Lane
Citywalk 2
Estancia
Fairview Terraces
Glorietta
Greenhills
Nuvali
Trinoma
UP Town Center
Promo code: GRABBAE
Bae or no bae, Grab is there for you. Receive flowers and get serenaded. Grab in cooperation with Linea Flori brings this very special promo code.
Choose “GrabBae” special icon from 11AM – 3PM.
Input pick up and drop off locations (must be SAME) and within Makati CBD and BGC area.
Input promo code “GRABBAE” to qualify for the promotion.
Wait for confirmation that you have booked a GrabBae already. Kapit lang bes. Darating din sya.
Get ready to be serenaded and to receive flowers for FREE!
Don’t forget to share your photos with the hashtag #GrabBae.
valid February 14, 2017 ONLY
Promo code: GOOGOODOLLS
Grab Philippines is the Official Ride Partner of Goo Goo Dolls Live in Manila! Get ready for a night of nostalgia as the Goo Goo Dolls takes us back to the good ol’ days live at SMART Araneta Coliseum on February 11!
P50 discount
valid for a Grabcar ride
valid February 11, 2017 in Metro Manila only
Promo code: GRABSHA
GRABSHARE IS NOW IN BETA! You plus 1 friend can share a ride with another Grabber. Only 2 bookings will be accepted for Grabshare.
30% discount when you use this code
valid for two (2) Grabshare rides only
valid up for two full days only — from February 10 to 11, 2017
Promo code: BOOKAGODA
Get a chance to win the holiday of your dreams with Grab and Agoda using this promo code everytime you ride a GrabTaxi or Grabcar.
cannot be used in conjunction with other promo codes
valid from February 1 to March 31, 2017 only
no discount given to your ride
each booking made using this code acts as an electronic raffle ticket
only three (3) winners will be picked
For more information about this Grab+Agoda promotion visit the website at grb.to/phdreamholiday.
Promo code: GRABVISA
Open to all Visa debit or credit cardholders
50% off up to P200
valid for four (4) Grabcar rides
valid up to February 25, 2017
valid in Metro Manila, Bacolod, and Cebu
Angkas promo codes
Traveling alone and traveling light? Instead of a car perhaps you want to ride a bike instead. In that case ANGKAS is the ride for you.
Promo code: ANGKASNOW
P50 discount
valid for three (3) rides only
valid up to February 28 to March 1, 2017
Promo code: ANGKASPA
Angkas is now riding in San Juan, Eastwood, and Libis!
The three kings used camels to travel across the desert. While we don’t have deserts here we do also have to travel. Without our own vehicle we often commute via jeep, bus, or taxi or … we use ridesharing services such as Grab and Uber.
Can’t decide which ridesharing app to use? Let Google maps help you decide. Below are some promo codes to make our commute more affordable.
Uber promo codes
Google maps promo
Use Google maps to book your Uber ride and get a P100 off your trip.
Promo code: LUNCHATUPTOWNBONIFACIO
Have lunch at Uptown Bonifacio and avail of this promo
P50 discount
valid for two (2) rides from 10am to 3pm going to and from Uptown Bonifacio at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
valid from Monday to Friday only
valid in Metro Manila only
Sinulog Festival in Cebu
Sinulog 2017 by Moon Ray Lo of The Traveler’s Couch
Promo code: LIFEDANCEUBER
P150 discount
valid for two (2) rides only
valid from December 17, 2016 to January 31, 2017 only
valid for new users only
Promo code: PLUS63CEBU
P100 discount
valid for one (1) rides only
valid from January 12 to 16, 2017 only
valid for new users only
Promo code: SUGBOAYALA
P100 discount
valid for one (1) rides only
valid for new users only
Grab promo codes
GRABPAY now supports credits. You may now top up using even more payment options, such as:
online banking
via ATM
eCard or eWallets
over the counter
Grab also has Phone support. This means that you can call them if you have any issues you would like to have addressed immediately instead of having to wait for an email. Hooray! Good work, Grab!
Promo code: GRABTOMRT
P50 discount
valid for three (3) Grabcar rides to Taft Avenue, Araneta Center (Cubao), and North Avenue stations
valid from January 19 to 31, 2017
valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: MSUNIVERSEGC
P100 discount
valid for two (2) Grabcar rides to the Mall of Asia Arena
valid on January 26, 29, and 30, 2017
Promo code: MSUNIVERSEGT
I don’t usually post promo codes for Grabtaxi but this is an exception because it isn’t a discount on the booking fee. Instead, it is a discount on the fare itself.
P50 discount
valid for two (2) Grabtaxi rides to the Mall of Asia Arena
Get a FABulous treat care of Flawless as they celebrate their 15th anniversary! Use promo code FLAWLESS15 and get PHP150 OFF your GrabCar ride when you book going to select Flawless branches. #GrabPH #FABat15
P150 DISCOUNT for one-time use only
valid for rides going to any of the following Flawless branches:
Eastwood Cyber And Fashion Mall
Farmer’s Plaza Mall
Festival Super Mall Alabang
Trinoma
SM Malls (BF Home Paranaque, Bicutan, Fairview, Las Pinas, Makati, Mall of Asia, Manila, Megamall, North EDSA Annex, San Lazaro, Southmall, Sta. Mesa, SMDC Light Residences)
valid from December 8, 2016 to January 30, 2017
Promo code: NIGHTSHIFT
50% discount for up to P200
valid for two (2) Grabcar rides from 12am to 5am
valid up to January 25, 2017
valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: MIDDAY
P50 discount
from 12pm to 5PM
valid on January 19, 2017
Promo code: GRABPAYDAY
P100 discount
valid for two (2) Grabcar rides
valid on January 16, 2017
valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: NIGHTSHIFT
50% discount for up to P200
valid for three (3) Grabcar rides from 11pm to 5am
valid from January 5 to 11, 2017
valid in Metro Manila only
Angkas promo codes
New year = new ridesharing service! Angkas is the newest player in the ridesharing market. Instead of car rides they offer motorcycle rides to and from different points in Metro Manila. I wonder, is this an offshoot of Grabbike? Hmmm … at this point all I can do is speculate.
So, for the more adventurous souls out there, this may be the ridesharing app for you. More promo codes to be posted as I catch them. 🙂
I’m sure by now everyone is aware that Google invested in Waze and that ridesharing apps (such as Grab and Uber) use Waze to navigate around the city. But I bet majority of us didn’t know that Google maps is now integrated with these ridesharing apps, not just Waze. It’s true!
Let’s experiment
Google maps for mobile
Route mapped out by Google Maps
Let’s conduct an experiment. Open Google Maps on your phone. It should look something like what you see on the left whether you are on an android or iOS device.
If you have your GPS on it will automatically center on your current location. In the white box on top search for your destination.
For this example I chose SM Aura Premier as my current location and UP Town Center as my destination. Google Maps will now look like the image on the right.
As you can see Google maps shows us a recommended route on the map but did you notice the top part? You know, the part right after the location and destination. It displays 4 icons with text:
travel by car
travel by train
travel by foot
and then an icon of a guy hailing a ride … this is the icon for the ridesharing option.
Ridesharing apps integrates with Google Maps
Click on the ridesharing option and your screen will change, it will now look like this (see image on the right):
It not only displays the apps, it also shows the estimates for each type of ride, including the surge.
Side note: I don’t like the surge but I understand the need for it. I only wish it wouldn’t go up so high. But then, all it takes is patience. I just wait for it to go down to a reasonable amount and then I book a ride.
Click on any Uber link to open the Uber app
By default it will display the options for UberX and UberPool.
As you can see the rates are slightly different but close enough, really.
Side note: I often opted for UberPool when I am traveling alone or with just one other person unless I have several items with me, which means it will inconvenience other people when I have to load and unload which will take time. In that scenario I choose UberX.
I’ve never used UberHop … mostly because pickups and dropoffs are not to places I come from and go to.
Click on any Grab link to open the Grab app
By default it will display Grabcar sedan, but as you can see, we do have the option to still choose our ride option. The rate is slightly higher than the estimate.
Side note: Sometimes, Grab rates are cheaper … but it is really just sometimes. 🙁 More often than not they turn out more expensive but when Uber surges, BOY do they surge and at those times it is often wisest to choose Grab.
One other advantage to using Grab is they issue promo codes more often … from P50 discounts and up.
Conclusion
With the integration of Google maps and ridesharing apps choosing between Grab and Uber is now an easier decision to make.
Should I take Grab or Uber on my trip? I think I will let Google maps help me decide. How about you?
In the past the only way to pay for Grab rides was via cash or credit card. Late 2016 they renamed their payment feature into GRABPAY and provided more payment options, such as:
Whenever we have problems with our ridesharing app or service don’t we wish we could call someone? Sure email works but response takes too long!
Loyalty cards are now all the rage and Grab has introduced its own in-app version. Grab gives their riders more reasons to keep using Grab.
You can also check out how man points you’ve already made and how many points you need to reach a specific level. The levels they offer are SILVER, GOLD, AND PLATINUM.
In the month of hearts share a ride with a stranger or share a ride with friends. Take Uber, Grab, or Angkas.
Waiting for promo codes from Uber is an exercise in frustration. But when they do it often leads to something fun. :) In the meantime, I suppose we just need to be satisfied with their excellent service. :)
Your eyes are not deceiving you. Yes, promo codes do repeat. And when they do the amount discounted is not always the same. Take advantage of these inviting discounts while they’re available.
Open to all Visa debit or credit cardholders
I’m sure by now everyone is aware that Google invested in 
By default it will display the options for UberX and UberPool.
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