Shop Local Rewards Program

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:  Termination of Monterey Park Rewards Shop Local App Effective December 31, 2023

The City of Monterey Park will terminate its shop local program app, Monterey Park Rewards, effective December 31, 2023. The City launched Monterey Park Rewards in November 2021 to accomplish two goals: to support businesses recovering from the pandemic and to help local and neighboring city residents discover a range of new businesses within Monterey Park.

Having accomplished these goals, the last day to use the MPK Rewards app will be December 31, 2023. If you still have MPK Rewards points in your app wallet, please ensure you redeem them by December 31, 2023. Any unused MPK Rewards points will expire after this date and will no longer be redeemable. Likewise, the City will no longer reimburse businesses for MPK points redeemed after December 31, 2023.

For more information, please see the FAQs below or contact the Economic Development Division at (626) 307-1385 or email EconDev@montereypark.ca.gov.

FAQs

Q: When is the last day we can access the MPK Rewards app?
A: The last day users can earn and redeem MPK Rewards points is December 31, 2023.

Q: What happens to unused MPK Rewards points:
A: Any unused points in your app wallet will expire after midnight on December 31, 2023, and will no longer be redeemable.

Q: Can I still earn MPK Rewards points?
A: You can earn and redeem MPK Rewards points through December 31, 2023.

Q: How do I redeem my MPK Rewards points at a business that accepts them?
A: When you are checking out at a business that accepts MPK Rewards points, let the cashier know you would like to use your MPK Rewards points to pay for part or all of your purchase. You must confirm the points redemption in the app and with the cashier.

About the App

Monterey Park Rewards is a free and innovative shop local rewards program app designed to reward residents and visitors with MPK Points for shopping and dining at local businesses in Monterey Park.

Each MPK Point equals $1, funded by the City of Monterey Park and easily redeemed at local participating businesses. The program aims to reward new and existing customers for shopping and dining locally while helping our small business community recover and thrive.  The app also provides businesses a platform to publish, market, and communicate directly with Monterey Park residents and visitors.

And the best part is, there is absolutely NO COST for businesses to participate!  The City of Monterey Park fully funds the MPK Points earned on the Monterey Park Rewards program.

Participating Business
A "Participating Business" is a business located in the City of Monterey Park that has agreed to participate in the Monterey Park Rewards Program. By doing so, the business enables customers to earn MPK Points when they shop at their business.

Participating Businesses will benefit from citywide marketing to encourage residents to shop local and being part of a small business customer loyalty program that increases foot traffic to your business and business districts.

Redeeming Business
A "Redeeming Business" is a business located in the City of Monterey Park that has agreed to participate in the Monterey Park Rewards Program  AND they accept MPK Points from customers as a form of payment. These Points (discounts) will be reimbursed to the business by the City of Monterey Park.

Redeeming businesses will benefit from being featured more prominently in the app as a place where customers can spend their MPK Points, boosted revenues for accepting MPK Points, which will be reimbursed by the City of Monterey Park.

Got Questions

For any questions, please contact Joseph Torres, Economic Development Manager at (626) 307-1314 or jtorres@montereypark.ca.gov or Janice Huang, Economic Development Specialist at (626) 307-1382 or jhuang@montereypark.ca.gov. 

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