7 ways to save money on movie tickets

• Buy tickets online to avail discounts, cash-backs and free tickets
• Learn about ‘secondary ticketing’, a smart new way to buy movie tickets
• Plan smartly to avoid peak slots and showtimes
• Pay using credit cards to benefit from loyalty programs

Love going to movies but hate spending lavishly on tickets? This piece is for you. Read along to discover not one or two, but seven proof methods to save up on movie tickets.

1. Book via Online Booking Apps:

Online movie ticket booking apps like BookMyShow, GoPaisa, TicketNew, etc., offer promotional campaigns for new as well as existing users. Lookout for these offers and use them smartly (don’t forget to enter that promo code) to save on movie tickets.These apps also run referral programs, enabling you to earn credits whenever any of your contacts book a ticket using your referral code.

2. Use Digital Wallets:

Post demonetization, virtual wallets gained immense popularity. Most of these also double-up as online booking apps. For example, Paytm, Mobikwik, PayUMoney, Freecharge, PayZapp, etc., all offer cash-backs and discounts for all users (new and old).

3. Pay Using a Credit Card:

If you are planning to book movie tickets online, consider paying using a credit card. This way, you might be able to avail bank-specific offers.

Smart Tip: Buy Movie Tickets using Credit Cards and avail customized discounts, cash-backs and even free movie tickets!Banks often run campaigns that offer free movie tickets and point of sale discounts for credit cards payments. Look for specially designed co-branded credit cards that offer cash-backs and loyalty points on movie ticket payments.

4. Buy Resold Tickets:

We often pre-book movie our tickets, but happens if you know that you will miss the show due to a busy schedule? Or if one of the members cancels? Happens often, doesn’t it! What if you could buy discounted tickets from someone else holding such tickets? Yes, this is possible. Several ticket resale platforms like TheTicketResale, TicketTransfer, etc., provide access to secondary tickets online. This is a novel concept in India and is steadily gaining popularity due to its easy user interface and prompt customer service.

5. Avail Online Discount Coupons:

Websites like Sitaphal, 7coupons, Grabon, OneIndia coupons, Coupon Dunia, etc., offer discount coupon codes allowing you to save on movie tickets. These portals are updated daily, ensuring access to existing as well as new offers.

6. Weekday Vs. Weekend:

Most weekend shows are priced higher than weekday screenings, this is mainly due to increased demand for tickets on weekends. If you are planning to catch a movie for less, opt for a weekday shows or even an early morning show, which is generally priced lower than popular weekend slots.

7. Redeem Reward Points:

Enrol for a popular loyalty program that covers various brands, across categories. This way, you can earn points when you shop and redeem them when you want to watch movies! PAYBACK, for example, is one of the largest loyalty programs in India. It enables you to earn points from every transaction made with a PAYBACK card.

So, there you have it folks! Saving money on movie tickets is not rocket science after all. See you at the cinemas!