Valued at $25 each, the popular pandemic initiative has been embraced by residents and business with almost $276 million vouchers used so far.The $250 million expansion of the scheme is in acknowledgement of the demand for the vouchers with more than 15,000 businesses and 4.8 million customers having registered to use them.Treasurer Matt Kean said new applicants would receive three Dine NSW and three Discover NSW vouchers, while those already registered obtaining another one of each.The voucher scheme forms part of the $2.8 million economic recovery package announced by the State government to help local businesses grow post lockdown, he said.“The two $25 vouchers will ensure we end 2021 with a bang and provide a much needed boost for businesses right across NSW as we head into a revitalised 2022,” he said.Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello said the new vouchers will appear automatically in the Service NSW app, via SMS or email for existing digital customers.“Dine & Discover NSW vouchers will start appearing from today in the Service NSW app with all delivered by early December,” he said.“Current digital customers do not need to reapply to receive the extra vouchers.“Whether it’s going out for dinner, catching a live show or visiting a wildlife park, we’re helping more and more people explore our great backyard while supporting businesses who have done it tough this year.”Customers who don’t have access to digital vouchers can opt into a new call and collect delivery method.All customers need to do is to call Service NSW on 13 77 88 from 3 December, nominate their nearest Service Centre and in three business days they can collect their paper vouchers.Participating registered businesses do not need to re-register, while those who want to join the program are encouraged to sign up now, download the Service NSW for Business app and get ready to redeem.NSW residents aged 18 years and older who are yet to apply will be able to do so until the program ends and will receive all six $25 vouchers.Dine & Discover NSW vouchers can be used seven days a week, including public holidays, and are valid to 30 June 2022.
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