Best Ways To Enjoy This Festive Season

This year has been quite unexpected in many ways; the reason is obvious – the COVID-19 pandemic. From changes in your daily routine to your social life, you have had to make several adjustments over the past months. However, now, as the festive season draws closer, there is a change in the air, and you can feel it – with the gradual lifting of restrictions and life going back to some level of normalcy.

Of course, it is still important to acknowledge that this year, celebrations may not be the same as before, because of the overriding concern on health and safety. But this doesn’t mean that you need to stop yourself from enjoying and having a memorable time. Festivals are meant to be shared and enjoyed with the people you love. And while you make your dear ones happy, businesses also rejoice in every purchase you make. So, here are some fun ways to celebrate while keeping safe. Karo Har Dil Roshan!

Host virtual get-togethers 

With virtual dates, virtual interviews and even virtual therapy sessions becoming a common practice in the new normal, why not virtual celebrations? If you are unable to meet all your loved ones or extended family, celebrate the festivities by getting together on a video call. Don’t let distance come in the way of your party and plan something fun; make sure everyone dresses up, play some games and have your festive meal together. It might seem a bit odd, but at least all your loved ones will be feeling odd together.

Celebrate with loved ones 

If you live closer to your family and friends, what better time to meet up than the festive season, after months of staying apart. You can even have a little celebration in your house by inviting a few guests over. Of course, ensure that anyone you are inviting over is in the best of health and there is no possibility of anyone spreading the virus. And if you are planning to head out, ensure you follow necessary precautions – maintain social distancing, wear a mask and carry a sanitiser everywhere you go. And most importantly, make sure you are in good health.

Don't skip out on shopping 

If shopping is something that brings you joy, then there’s no reason to hold back. With festive sales and discounts on small and large purchases, now is the perfect time to splurge. Whether you want to buy gifts for yourself and your loved ones or give your home a festive glow with shiny new items, with HDFC Bank Festive Treats, you can benefit from a range of offers:

  • As part of the HDFC Bank Festive Treats offers, get up to 15% for making online spends on your HDFC Bank Credit Card. And when you shop for apparels, jewellery and others online with your HDFC Bank Debit Card, get a maximum CashBack of ₹500. (T&C apply).
  • On your HDFC Bank Credit Card, get benefits up to ₹13,400 as part of early activation offer on retail spends. (T&C apply)
  • Save up on your purchases by enjoying additional offers on EasyEMI, SmartPay and Payzapp. (T&C apply)
  • For spending via your HDFC Bank Credit Card or Debit Card, stand a chance to win an Amazon Firestick and Amazon Echo Dot. (T&C apply)
  • Get CashBack for using SmartPay to make your purchases. (T&C apply)
  • Save on your electronic purchases by shopping from top brands like Sony, Godrej, Haier, JBL/Harman, Panasonic and Carrier Midea, and get 10% CashBack, up to ₹6,000 on Easy EMI. This is available on EMIs for up to 12 months at no extra cost. (T&C apply) Click here to know more about shopping via EasyEMI during festivals. 
  • Head to LG Electronics and Samsung and get up to 17.5% Cashback + no-cost EMI on your purchase. (T&C apply)
  • Buy the latest smartphone from Samsung, Motorola or Apple and enjoy a CashBack. (T&C apply)

With all these shopping offers available for HDFC Bank customers, there's no doubt that it is sure to be a joyful season. And don't worry if you aren't an HDFC Bank customer; you can become one by opening a Savings Account instantly via InstaAccount online or the app . Through a completely digital process, you can open a savings account at India's No.1 Bank* within minutes via the InstaAccount app or  website. InstaAccount is enabled with NetBanking and MobileBanking; you’ll even get your account number and customer ID instantly. So, open a Savings Account now and make this festive season a joyful one with attractive deals from HDFC Bank Festive Treats. What’s more – refer your friends and family to open a Savings Account instantly and get vouchers up to ₹1,000*. (T&C apply)

*Terms and conditions apply. The information provided in this article is generic in nature and for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for specific advice in your own circumstances.