Grocery savings work best when they start with a shopping list. FairPrice publishes weekly promotions and its Link Rewards programme offers points and app benefits. Both are useful, but a deal on something you will not use is still an extra expense.
Start with the weekly offers
FairPrice's weekly ads and promotions pages show the current range of price drops, bundles and other offers. Check those pages against your planned list, paying attention to pack size and unit price. A multi-buy is only valuable if you can use the full quantity before it spoils or expires.
Use Link Rewards deliberately
FairPrice Group says shoppers can earn Linkpoints using the FairPrice Group app or Link Rewards card at participating outlets. Points can offset a future purchase and the app shows rewards. Check whether a member deal applies to your chosen store and products. Consider points as an added benefit; compare the cash basket total first.
Compare online and in-store totals
If you can shop either way, compare the same items and pack sizes. Online delivery fees, substitutions and minimum order rules can change the result. In-store visits cost time and transport. Pick the option that makes sense for the whole trip, especially for heavy items or a large weekly basket.
Keep a reference basket
Choose a few staples you buy often, such as rice, eggs, milk or household essentials, and remember their usual unit prices. That makes it easier to spot a genuine saving and avoid being distracted by a bright sale label. Check the date and location of a weekly offer before setting out.
Use unit prices to judge a promotion
A larger pack does not always have the best value. Divide the displayed price by the weight, volume or number of usable servings, and compare like for like. For example, two 500 g packs at SG$3 each cost SG$6 per kilogram; a 750 g pack at SG$4.80 costs SG$6.40 per kilogram. The smaller packs are cheaper per kilogram in that example, even though the bigger pack looks like a bulk buy. Include only quantities your household can use.
Plan around perishability
Weekly offers on produce, dairy and fresh food can be useful if they match meals you will cook soon. Check the best-before or use-by information, storage needs and realistic portion count. A multi-buy that leads to waste is rarely a saving. Consider swapping an ingredient in an existing meal plan for an equivalent item on offer, rather than buying extra ingredients and creating a second, unplanned meal.
Separate member value from cash price
Linkpoints and app rewards add value, but compare today's cash price first. If two baskets have similar totals, points may tip the balance; if one is much more expensive, points may not close the gap. Check whether a reward requires activation, is limited to particular items or locations, or expires before your next visit. Keep the FairPrice Group app or Link Rewards card ready before checkout so you can earn eligible points.
Choose an online or store trip deliberately
An online order can save time and help with heavy groceries, but delivery fees and substitutions may affect value. A store trip lets you inspect fresh items and choose substitutes yourself. Compare both options for your household, including transport cost and the time you can reasonably spend. For a small top-up basket, a nearby store may be best; for a large essentials order, delivery may be worth the fee even without a large coupon.
Common questions
Is a multi-buy always cheaper?
No. Calculate the unit price and buy only a quantity you can use before quality drops or the item expires.
Where can I find current FairPrice weekly offers?
Check FairPrice's official weekly ads and promotions pages, then confirm that the offer applies to your preferred store or online order.
Should I count Linkpoints as an immediate discount?
No. Treat points as a later benefit unless you are actually redeeming them in the current checkout.
Build your list first, check current weekly deals and value points after the cash price.
Official sources
Use these pages to check live eligibility, dates and terms before purchasing.
Editorial note: This independent guide explains how to evaluate offers. It does not guarantee that any promotion is available for your account or order. Last reviewed 30 September 2026.
