Credit Card Dining Deals for October 2026: CIBO, Bistro Group, Gloria Maris and Alba

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October 2026 Credit Card Dining Deals

Happy last day of September! October is when the “ber” months start to fill up with reunions, birthday dinners and Christmas-planning lunches — and it’s also when banks start rolling out their dining promos. I went through the current ones so you don’t have to.
Here are four that caught my eye for October, from BDO, Metrobank and RCBC. Quick heads-up: BDO’s Conti’s promo (up to 45% off) ends today, September 30, so if that's on your list, check the details here.

Quick comparison

Here are some dining credit cards deal for the month of October.




Promo details are as of September 30, 2026. Always double-check the official promo page before you go.

1. CIBO: up to 55% off or free pasta (BDO)

BDO cardholders get either a big discount or a free pasta at CIBO, depending on the card, from October 1 to 30, 2026. It's weekday afternoons and evenings only.

  • BDO Elite credit cards: 50% off with a minimum dine-in bill of ₱3,000 (excluding service charge), plus an extra 5% off when you pay via BDO Pay. The discount is capped at ₱2,000.
  • BDO Gold, Standard, Classic and co-brand credit cards: a free solo pasta of your choice with a minimum dine-in bill of ₱2,500 (excluding service charge). This can't be combined with other offers. It covers cards like the Gold Mastercard, Visa Gold, Visa Classic, Standard Mastercard, ShopMore and Bench Mastercard.
  • When: Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 10 PM, holidays excluded
  • Cards: BDO credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB, Diners Club and UnionPay). Corporate, installment and debit cards don't qualify. Card brand and BDO Pay acceptance may vary per branch.
  • Good to know: it applies to regular menu items on your dine-in bill, one eligible card per table, and no splitting the bill. Pay through a BDO POS terminal or scan to pay via BDO Pay.
  • Not included: Pranzo Perfetto, Lealta, Bimbi, Alimentari, group meals, bundles, merchandise, take-out, delivery, and orders at CIBO NAIA Terminal 3

2. The Bistro Group: up to 55% off (BDO Elite cards)

If you hold a BDO Elite card, this one is worth a Friday or Saturday. BDO lists offers at Ember, Juniper, Las Flores, Longhorn, Red Lotus by Modern Shang, Rumba and The Test Kitchen from September 18 to October 31, 2026.

  • The deal: 50% off your total dine-in bill with a ₱5,000 minimum spend, plus an extra 5% off when you pay through BDO Pay. The maximum discount is ₱5,000.
  • When: Fridays and Saturdays only, holidays included
  • Who qualifies: BDO Elite credit cardholders only: World Elite, Platinum and HOPE Mastercard, Visa Signature, Visa Platinum, JCB Platinum, Diamond UnionPay, Diners Club Premiere, and the American Express Platinum Card, Gold Card and Platinum Credit Card. BDO Gold, Classic, corporate, installment and debit cards don't qualify.
  • Good to know: one eligible card per table, no splitting the bill, and the discount covers regular-priced food and drinks (not take-out or delivery). Service charge and taxes aren't discounted.


3. Gloria Maris: 15% off (Metrobank)

Metrobank cardholders get 15% off at Gloria Maris from September 1 to November 30, 2026, which makes this the longest-running deal on the list. It's a good one to save for a family dinner or a Christmas gathering, as long as you avoid the blackout dates of December 24 to 31.

  • The deal: 15% off with a minimum single-receipt spend of ₱3,000 and a maximum spend of ₱10,000
  • Reservations: required, and tell the restaurant you're using the promo
  • Branches: Gateway Mall 2, Araneta Cubao, Quezon City (Upper Ground Floor, tel. 8922-3618) and Eastwood Mall, Quezon City (3rd Floor, tel. 8372-1216)
  • Cards: most Metrobank credit cards (including Titanium, Platinum, World, Travel Signature, Rewards Plus, Cashback Platinum, Femme, Vantage, M Free, Toyota and PSBank Mastercard), plus Metrobank debit and prepaid cards. Corporate cards, Dollar Mastercard and Dealer Financing aren't eligible.
  • Good to know: dine-in only, the discount is VAT-inclusive but service charge is extra, only one card per cardholder per visit per day, and it can't be combined with other discounts

4. Alba Restaurante Español: 30% off (RCBC)

Turn a weekday dinner into a Spanish feast: RCBC credit cardholders get 30% off their food bill at Alba from October 1 to 29, 2026.

  • The deal: 30% off the total food bill, for a spend of ₱2,000 up to ₱5,000
  • When: Monday to Thursday, dine-in only
  • Not included: drinks (alcoholic or not), service charge, taxes, down payments, and private or group bookings
  • Branches and numbers: Alba Estancia (0917 160 5556), Greenhills (0917 318 3455), Makati (0917 315 3457), Tomas Morato (0945 355 9946), Prism Plaza MOA (0917 317 3458) and Westgate (0917 510 3456)
  • Good to know: tell the staff you're availing of the promo before you pay, use only one RCBC card per table per visit, and don't split the bill

How to make sure you actually get the discount

Most of these promos share the same rules, so here's a quick checklist:

  • Tell the staff you're using the promo before the bill is printed.
  • Pay the whole bill with one eligible card. Splitting the bill to get extra discounts isn't allowed.
  • Check the day and the blackout dates. Many of these are weekday-only or skip holidays.
  • For hotel and sit-down restaurants, reserve ahead and mention the promo when you book.
  • If you're a senior citizen or PWD, you can choose either the promo or your mandatory discount, whichever is higher.

More deals coming soon!

I’m putting together a separate post on credit card buffet deals for the holiday season, so stay tuned.

Disclaimer: Promo details in this post come from the banks' official promo pages and were checked on September 30, 2026. Promos, terms, participating branches and dates can change or end without notice, so please confirm on the official page or with the restaurant before you go. This post is for information only and isn't financial advice or a recommendation to use or apply for any card.

  • Upcoming: credit card buffet deals post: LINK to follow

 

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