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Maximize Savings During Amazon and Flipkart Festive Sales Starting October 8
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 17:11
Maximize Savings During Amazon and Flipkart Festive Sales Starting October 8
- •Compare actual selling prices and check competing platforms rather than relying solely on high headline discount percentages.
- •Verify whether multiple offers like bank discounts and exchange benefits can be combined or if they are mutually exclusive.
- •Evaluate credit card payments and no-cost EMI options carefully by checking processing fees, GST, and repayment schedules.
- •Set a budget and stick to planned purchases to avoid impulse buying driven by festive season discounts.
Key Questions Answered
Shoppers should compare the current sale price with the product's recent selling price and check competing platforms, rather than relying solely on the headline discount or MRP.
During the sales starting in October 2026, customers using SBI credit cards, debit cards, and eligible EMI transactions on Amazon get a 10% instant discount, while Flipkart offers up to a 10% instant discount on ICICI Bank and Axis Bank card transactions.
Consumers should review the fine print for processing fees, GST, the treatment of upfront discounts, loss of reward points, and any applicable prepayment or foreclosure charges to ensure the EMI fits their monthly budget.
