Mapo Love Gift Certificates Worth 10 Billion Won to Be Issued with 5% Discount

Available from 11 a.m. on May 4
Monthly Purchase Limit of 500,000 Won

Mapo District in Seoul will issue Mapo Love Gift Certificates worth 10 billion won at 11 a.m. on May 4th, in celebration of Family Month. The certificates will be available for purchase at a 5% discount. Timed to coincide with periods of high spending, such as Children's Day and Parents' Day, the initiative is expected to help ease household financial burdens and boost sales for small businesses.

Family Month Celebration Mapo Love Gift Certificate Guide Poster. Provided by Mapo District.

The certificates will be sold via the mobile app 'Seoul Pay+'. Purchases can be made through bank transfers, debit cards, or credit cards. The monthly purchase limit per individual is 500,000 won, and the total holding limit is 1.5 million won.

The certificates can be used at Seoul Pay-affiliated merchants within Mapo District, including restaurants, cafes, traditional markets, and other essential local businesses. Merchant information can be found using the 'Find Merchant' feature in the Seoul Pay+ app. However, usage is restricted at certain businesses, such as large supermarkets and entertainment venues.

The refund policy has also been updated. Refunds are available when at least 60% of the face value has been used, and are based on the actual purchase amount excluding the discount subsidy. If none of the certificate value has been used, the purchase can be cancelled. However, certificates purchased with a credit card cannot be gifted or refunded.

Mapo District also plans to issue an additional 10 billion won in gift certificates for the Chuseok holiday in September this year, aiming to further stimulate local consumption during major spending periods and invigorate the local economy.

A Mapo District official said, "Since Family Month is a time of increased spending for families, we hope these gift certificates will support everyday purchases such as groceries and dining out," adding, "We wish everyone a warm and happy Family Month."

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