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GHA DISCOVERY selling D$ with a 15% discount

From now till 26 March 2025, GHA DISCOVERY members can buy up to D$3,000 at a 15% discount, regardless of tier.

GHA DISCOVERY has launched a new sale on DISCOVERY$ (D$), which offers a 15% discount to all members regardless of tier.

1 D$ is worth US$1 at GHA DISCOVERY hotels worldwide, so this is conceptually similar to buying a discounted gift card for future GHA stays. I wouldnโ€™t buy D$ speculatively, but if you already have a stay planned, this is an opportunity to lock in some savings. 

Purchase GHA DISCOVERY D$ at a 15% discount

GHA DISCOVERY $ Sale

From 12-26 March 2025, GHA DISCOVERY members can purchase D$ at a discount of 15%.

  • A minimum of D$10 must be purchased in a single transaction
  • A maximum of D$1,000 can be purchased in a single transaction
  • A maximum of D$3,000 can be purchased in a calendar year

Each member can submit a maximum of three transactions per day, and purchased D$ are valid for 24 months from transaction date.

Purchased D$ should be awarded instantly, but may take up to two business days. 

D$1 can be used to offset US$1 of room rates, spa treatments, dining or other charges at GHA properties worldwide, so buying D$ is basically locking in a future discount of 15%. In my experience, the conversion rates used at properties are extremely reasonable, and usually close to the spot rate (though I canโ€™t guarantee itโ€™ll be the same everywhere).

The T&Cs for this promotion can be found here.

How do you earn or redeem D$?

D$ can be earned or redeemed on the following expenses:

โœ… Eligible Spend to Earn/Redeem D$

Room and add-ons:

  • Room charge/qualified room rate
  • Room upsell
  • Early check-in
  • Late check-out
  • Package
  • Crib/baby cot
  • Extra bed
  • Day use
  • Apartments/ Residences up to 30 days
  • Internet
  • Telecom
  • In-room media

Food and Beverage at eligible outlets:

  • Restaurants
  • Bars, pool bars
  • Lobby cafes
  • Coffee bars
  • Room service
  • Minibar

Other non-room spend at eligible outlets:

  • Spa
  • Golf & Sports
  • Experiences

Only stays booked through the GHA website or official hotel websites/channels will be eligible to earn D$. 

A minimum of D$10 must be spent in a single transaction. At the moment, D$ can be used to pay online with the following brands:

  • Lore Group
  • Paramount Hotels
  • The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
  • The Set โ€“ Hotel Cafe Royal
  • Cinnamon Hotels 
  • Divani Collection
  • The Sukhothai
  • Viceroy Hotel & Resorts
  • Shaza Hotels 
  • Mysk by Shaza
  • MAQO
  • Marco Polo Hotels 
  • Niccolo Hotels 
  • Capella Hotels & Resorts
  • Sun International
  • Lungarno Collection
  • The Doyle Collection โ€“ The Dupont Circle

For all other brands D$ can be used during a stay, at the front desk of a hotel. D$ cannot be used for F&B or spa treatments unless you are an in-house guest.

It is possible to use D$ on prepaid rates, however, insofar as the hotel doesnโ€™t actually charge your card at the time of booking (youโ€™d be surprised, many โ€œprepaid staysโ€ arenโ€™t actually charged until check-in). My advice would be to contact the hotel beforehand, let them know you want to book a prepaid rate with D$, and ask them how to proceed.

What card should I use to purchase GHA DISCOVERY D$?

GHA D$ purchases will not code as hotel transactions. Instead, they are processed in USD by Points.com under MCC 7399 Business Services Not Elsewhere Classified.

Hereโ€™s the best cards to maximize the miles earned on your purchase:

Card Earn Rate Remarks
Citi Rewards Card
Apply
4 mpd Cap of S$1K per s. month 
UOB Visa Signature
Apply
4 mpd Min S$1K, max S$2K FCY spend per s. month
StanChart Beyond Card
Apply
3-4 mpd 3 mpd for regular, 3.5 mpd for PB, 4 mpd for PP. No cap
Maybank World Mastercard
Apply
2.8-3.2 mpd Min. S$4K per c. month, no cap. Earn 2.8 mpd with min. S$800 per c. month
Maybank Horizon Visa Signature
Apply
2.8 mpd Min S$800 per c. month, no cap
SCB Visa Infinite
Apply
3 mpd Min S$2K per s. month, no cap
UOB PRVI Miles Card
Apply
2.4 mpd No cap 
S. Month= Statement Month | C. Month= Calendar Month

You can always pair the Mastercard options above with the Amaze Card to enjoy lower foreign currency transaction fees compared to banks, though keep in mind youโ€™ll only have the local earn rates for the general spending cards.

Do not use HSBC cards or the DBS Womanโ€™s World Card for Points.com purchases, as MCC 7399 will not earn points. 

Conclusion

Lock in a discount on a future GHA stay by buying D$

From now till 26 March 2025, GHA DISCOVERY members can buy up to D$3,000 at 15% off. If you have an upcoming GHA stay planned, you can think of this like locking in a discount ahead of time, though you should not be buying D$ for speculative reasons. 

Be sure to use the right credit card to earn 4 mpd on your purchase, and remember that D$ expire after 24 months. 

Aaron Wong
Aaron Wong
Aaron founded The Milelion to help people travel better for less and impress chiobu. He was 50% successful.

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Andy

For Amaze card link with Citi Rewards, this is considered FX transaction and there wonโ€™t be a 1% surcharge right?

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