What Can You Do With Your QCitizen ID? QCID Perks & Discounts You Can Use Right Now (2026)
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So you finally have your QCitizen ID. Now what exactly can you do with it?
More than I thought, apparently.
I originally looked this up because I wanted to know which QCID discounts were actually still available. There are quite a few old promo posts floating around online, and once you start checking the dates, many of them have already expired.
So I went through the Quezon City Government's current QCID pages and partner announcements and checked the dates one by one.
And yes — there are still some useful perks you can claim right now.
But before we get to the milk tea, arcade tokens and staycations, there are a few QCID benefits that are actually much more useful.
No QCID yet? Read our step-by-step guide: How to Get a QCitizen ID in 2026: Requirements, Online Application & What It's For. Application is free.
First: your QCID is more than a discount card
The QCitizen ID is Quezon City's official identification card for residents and qualified individuals.
More importantly, it is used to access a number of city programs and services.
Depending on your eligibility, these can include health services, scholarships, social welfare assistance and other QC government programs.
The QCID also connects with QC e-Services, and every QCID has its own QR code for identity verification.
For seniors and persons with disabilities, there's another useful feature: the Senior Citizen QCID also serves as the city's senior citizen card, while the PWD QCID serves as the PWD card.
So before we even count the discounts below, there are already practical reasons to have one.
One perk I almost missed: FREE Q City Bus rides
This might actually be one of the most useful QCID benefits if you regularly travel around Quezon City.
The Q City Bus is free, and QC currently operates eight routes:
QC Hall to Cubao
QC Hall to Litex / IBP Road
Welcome Rotonda to Aurora-Katipunan
QC Hall to General Luis
QC Hall to Mindanao Avenue via Visayas Avenue
QC Hall to Gilmore
QC Hall to C5 / Ortigas Avenue Extension
QC Hall to Muñoz
The city's current instructions tell passengers to present their QCitizen ID when boarding.
The buses also have air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
For families who regularly travel between these areas, this is probably a more valuable QCID perk over time than saving a few pesos on a one-time purchase.
QCID discounts you can still use in October 2026
Now for the fun part.
I grouped these according to how we might actually use them — because a long alphabetical list of merchants isn't particularly helpful when you're trying to decide what to do on a weekend.
🎮 For a mall day with the kids: Tom's World
If you're going to Tom's World anyway, bring your QCID.
QCID holders get 5 FREE tokens when purchasing the MEGA PACK promo of 40 + 18 tokens.
Participating branches are:
SM North EDSA – The Block
SM North EDSA – Food Court
SM City Fairview
Waltermart North EDSA
Robinsons Magnolia
Ever Gotesco Commonwealth
SM City Sta. Mesa
Promo valid until December 31, 2026.
It's not a huge discount, but if the kids are already asking to play, five extra tokens are five extra tokens. 😄
Just remember to present your QCID when purchasing.
🧋 For merienda: Tealive
This one is easy to use if Tealive is already part of your usual mall or merienda stop.
QCID holders get 15% off at participating branches:
SM North EDSA
Eton Centris
Vista Katipunan
Fairview Centermall
Waltermart Muñoz
Crossroads Tandang Sora
Fiesta Carnival
Sun Mall Residences
Zeta Tower
Promo valid until December 31, 2026.
Terms and conditions apply, so I would still mention the QCID discount before ordering or paying.
🏨 For a QC staycation: Citadines Roces
Now this one caught my attention.
QCID holders can get:
Up to 60% off suite deals
15% off dining at Alejo Restaurant & Bar
Up to 50% off pastries
Promo valid until February 28, 2027.
If you've been thinking of doing a family staycation without actually leaving Quezon City, this is probably one of the QCID deals worth checking.
And honestly, a staycation without having to deal with a long drive home afterwards sounds pretty good to me. 😄
As always, I'd confirm the available room rate and QCID promo directly with the hotel before booking.
📸 For family photos: JayM Studios
Christmas family photo season is coming, so this one is timely.
At JayM Studios, QCID holders get:
15% off Silver and Gold packages + FREE soft copies.
The offer can be used for family portraits, barkada photos, solo shoots and even fur-baby photoshoots.
Location: 25 Shorthorn, Bahay Toro, Quezon City
Promo valid until December 31, 2026.
If you're planning to have Christmas photos taken, I'd book earlier rather than waiting until December.
📸 Another family photo option: Studio Persona
Studio Persona is also offering a QCID discount:
10% off selected packages, including:
Basic
Standard
All-In
Family
Promo valid until February 28, 2027.
Their QCID announcement advises customers to book ahead and have their eligibility verified to secure a slot.
So if you're comparing family photo studios, you actually have two current QCID options to check.
✨ For a little self-care: Montesa Medical Group Aesthetic Center
QCID holders can get:
10% off all services
Just present your QCID.
Promo valid until December 31, 2026.
As with any aesthetic service, I'd choose what you actually need rather than booking something just because there's a discount — but if you're already a customer or already planning a treatment, 10% is still a nice saving.
Your QCID even has discounts in Palawan
This surprised me.
Apparently, QCID perks don't necessarily stop at the Quezon City border.
🌴 Coron 180 Hotel
QCID holders can get 10% off at Coron 180 Hotel.
Simply present your QCID to avail of the discount.
Promo valid until March 31, 2027.
If Coron is somewhere on your 2026 or early-2027 travel list, save this one.
🌴 Awapuhi Hotel & Resort Busuanga + Lutgardo's Restaurant
There's another Palawan offer.
QCID holders get 10% off at:
Awapuhi Hotel & Resort Busuanga
and
Lutgardo's Restaurant
The Quezon City Government's announcement tells QCID holders to present their card to avail of the discount.
However, I couldn't find an end date stated in the official announcement.
So unlike the other promos on this list, I would definitely confirm this one directly before booking or ordering.
QCID promos that have already ended
This is where things can get confusing.
Some very good QCID offers are still searchable online even though their promo periods have already finished.
As of October 7, 2026, these are not current promos based on the published validity dates:
Maginhawa Food Community — discounts at participating Maginhawa restaurants; ended September 14, 2026
SureVax — 10% off vaccines, including anti-rabies vaccines; ended August 31, 2026
Neighborhood Pilates Studio — 20% off the first single-session class and 5% off succeeding single sessions; ended August 25, 2026
Buklod Kape — 15% off dine-in with a minimum purchase; ended August 2, 2026
ABCare Medplaza — ₱1,999 QCID Health Bundle with 15 laboratory tests and a free doctor's consultation; the extended promo ended June 30, 2026
I wouldn't be surprised if some of these eventually return. JayM Studios' current promotion, for example, was itself announced by QC as a returning QCID offer.
So don't throw away that QCID just because your favorite promo disappeared. 😊
How to use a QCID discount
After reading through the different promo mechanics, here's the safest way to do it:
Bring your QCID and show it before paying. Some establishments may validate the card before applying the discount.
Make sure you're at a participating branch. This matters particularly for promos like Tom's World and Tealive.
Assume the cardholder needs to be present. Don't expect to send your QCID with somebody else and have them use your discount.
Ask whether the discount can be combined with another promo. Many merchant offers don't allow stacking discounts.
And my favorite simple solution:
Ask before ordering.
“May QCID discount po ba?”
It takes two seconds and saves you from trying to sort it out when the bill arrives. 😄
What about kids with digital QCIDs?
Quezon City says applicants 15 years old and above receive a physical QCID, while children 14 and below receive a digital version.
For merchant discounts, however, don't automatically assume that a child's digital QCID qualifies for every offer. Individual merchant terms can differ.
If you're going somewhere specifically because of a QCID promo, check the merchant's terms first.
Where can you check for new QCID discounts?
QCID promos change throughout the year.
The best place to check is the QC ID Partners section of the official Quezon City Government website. The QCID Team and Quezon City Government social media pages also announce new offers.
You can also contact QC Helpline 122 for QCID concerns.
I'll try to keep this Grilled Tomatoes guide updated too, especially when useful family, food and activity deals appear.
Have a business? You can become a QCID partner too
Here's something I didn't know before researching this article.
Quezon City also accepts applications from merchants interested in becoming QCID partners.
There's a merchant application available through the city's QCID information pages, or businesses can contact the QCID Team for details.
So the list of discounts can continue to grow.
Is getting a QCID worth it?
If you're eligible for one, yes — and not just because you can save on milk tea.
The bigger value is having easier access to Quezon City programs and services. Add the free Q City Bus, merchant discounts and occasional genuinely good offers like hotel stays and family photos, and there's really no reason not to apply.
And application is free.
For those of us already carrying a QCID around in our wallets, maybe it's time we actually remembered to use it. 😄
Personally, the Citadines deal caught my attention. The Tom's World tokens will probably be easier to use first, though.
Which QCID perk have you actually tried?
If you know of a current QCID discount that isn't on this list, leave it in the comments. I'll check it and add it to the next update.
Related Grilled Tomatoes guides
How to Get a QCitizen ID in 2026: Requirements, Online Application & What It's For
Best Playgrounds in Quezon City
Kid-Friendly Merienda in Maginhawa — coming soon
Last checked: October 7, 2026.
Promo details and validity dates were checked against official Quezon City Government QCID announcements. Merchant promos, participating branches, terms and validity periods can change or be extended, so please confirm with the establishment before visiting or purchasing. Grilled Tomatoes is not affiliated with the Quezon City Government or the businesses mentioned in this article. This post is not sponsored.
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