⭐ WHAT IS A MERCHANT DISCOUNT PARTNER?

A Merchant Discount Partner is any business that offers:

• A fixed discount

• A special promo

• A freebie

• A membership reward

• A partner-only package

…to students who present a valid FI Student ID or FI Alumni ID.

This partnership is free and creates valuable mutual benefits:

✔ Students save money
✔ Partners get more customers
✔ FI supports local Filipino-friendly businesses

🟦 TYPES OF PARTNER BUSINESSES WE ACCEPT

We welcome businesses from all industries, such as:

Food & Dining

Restaurants • Cafés • Bakeries • Catering services

Gyms & Wellness

Fitness centers • Yoga studios • Martial arts • Health clubs

Clinics & Beauty

Dental • Dermatology • Aesthetic clinics • Salons • Spas

Staycations & Hotels

Airbnb hosts • Hotels • Resorts • Travel accommodations

Retail & Shops

Boutiques • Electronics • Groceries • Fashion stores

Services

Photography • Printing • Repairs • Cleaning • Laundry

Travel & Transportation

Airlines • Travel agencies • Tour packages • Car rentals

If your business provides value to Filipinos, FI welcomes you.

🟩 BENEFITS FOR MERCHANT PARTNERS

✔ 1. Access to Thousands of FI Students & Alumni

Your business becomes visible to a large Filipino community in GCC.

✔ 2. Free Marketing Exposure

Your logo and offer will appear on:

• FI Website (Merchant Partners Page)

• Campus bulletin boards

• Social media posts

• Student orientation materials

All FREE.

✔ 3. Increased Foot Traffic & Customer Loyalty

Students and alumni frequently choose partner businesses they trust.

✔ 4. Perfect for CSR & Community Support Initiatives

Supporting Filipino education builds goodwill and brand trust.

🟧 BENEFITS FOR FI STUDENTS & ALUMNI

• Exclusive discounts

• Savings on food, health, travel, and essentials

• Access to trusted Filipino-friendly businesses

• Year-round perks

🟫 HOW THE PARTNERSHIP WORKS

Simple, free, and effective:

1️⃣ The merchant signs up as a partner
2️⃣ The business chooses a discount (e.g., 10%–20%)
3️⃣ FI lists the business on the website & materials
4️⃣ Students show their FI ID to avail the discount
5️⃣ Both sides benefit — no fees, no obligations

🟨 WHAT MERCHANTS NEED TO PROVIDE

• Business name & logo

• Discount/promo details

• Branch location

• Contact number

• Terms (if any)

Partnership duration: 1 year, renewable (FREE).

🟥 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Is there a fee to join the Merchant Partner Program?

No. It is 100% free.

2. Do we need to offer huge discounts?

No. Even 10% is acceptable.

3. Do students need to show their ID?

Yes — FI Student ID or Alumni ID must be presented.

4. Can online businesses apply?

Yes — discount codes or special links can be provided.

5. Can we withdraw or change our promo?

Yes — notify FI anytime to update the listing.

🟦 HOW TO BECOME A MERCHANT DISCOUNT PARTNER

📩 Send your logo + discount offer to:
partners@filipino-institute.com

📞 WhatsApp:
🇦🇪 +971 50 980 8599
🇶🇦 +974 3040 8942
🇧🇭 +973 3353 9994

Our team will contact you to finalize the details and place your business on the official FI partner list.

The FI Merchant Partner Program strengthens community ties and helps students reduce daily expenses — while giving businesses powerful visibility within the Filipino community.

Partner with FI today — support students while growing your business.