Thousands of pounds being given away to Bullring shoppers

Eight in 10 UK adults are planning a physical shopping trip this year, according to research by digital bank Chase.

In particular Christmas shoppers are planning to visit stores they missed out on last year - highlighting Christmas markets (29 per cent), Christmas lights and trees (19 per cent), Christmas window displays (11 per cent) and Santa’s grotto (8 per cent).

But despite the enthusiasm for real-life shopping this year, shoppers say they expect to find it stressful - naming crowds (57 per cent), queues (52 per cent), finding a parking spot (27 per cent), being out in bad weather (21 per cent), and getting over-heated (14 per cent)as the top stress-inducers.

The research has inspired Chase to bring its Octagon experience to the Bullring from December 11 to 28 where visitors will receive a £5 gift card for free and be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win up to £1,000.

What is the Octagon experience?

Chase say the Octagon is a immersive sensory experience especially designed to enhance shopping.

Each experience is selected by the visitor based on their mood, including sessions to relax those in need of an unwind, invigorating light displays to energise shoppers who are feeling tired, and interactive creative activities to entertain shoppers.

Deborah Keay, Chief Marketing Officer of Chase’s new digital bank in the U.K., comments: “We’ve created the Octagon to give shoppers an opportunity to experience Chase in an exciting new way. By offering thousands of pounds worth of giveaways and a moment away from the hustle and bustle, we hope people enjoy a more rewarding in-store shopping experience this festive season.

“But wherever you shop, we’re dedicated to making the festive season more rewarding for our customers this year by offering cashback on everyday items - both online and in the shops – as well as 5% interest on small change round-ups to help customers set aside and save as they spend.”

Shoppers can sign up for the free experience by visiting the Octagon and booking a same-day slot.

What else does Chase offer to customers?

The Chase current account recently launched with a rewards programme offering 1% cashback on all eligible debit card spend for 12 months*.  Customers can also save as they spend by rounding up their debit card purchases to the nearest £1, and depositing the small change into a separate account where it will earn interest at 5%*.

*Please note, exceptions apply so it’s best to check the Chase website.

For more information about the Octagon experience, cash giveaway and banking information visit the Chase website.

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