eBucks Rewards, the leading multi-partner rewards programme offered by FNB and RMB Private Bank, has added yet another way for customers to earn eBucks from the bank: simply by doing their grocery shopping at Checkers and Shoprite. FNB customers who qualify for rewards can now earn up to 15% back in eBucks, or in the case of Smart transmission account holders, up to 15% back in pre-paid airtime. This includes their purchases from Checkers, Shoprite, Checkers Hyper, USave and LiquorShop when paying with a FNB or RMB Private Bank card.

Customers are also able to spend their eBucks at these stores. To do this, members simply need to swipe their eBucks card at the till point, with the option of paying in full with eBucks or part-paying in both Rands and eBucks in a single transaction.

Today's announcement is a clear indication of FNB's commitment to give tailored and relevant rewards to customers across a broad spectrum of income brackets. Furthermore, this grocery offering complements FNB's already successful rewards programme where customers can earn up to 2.5% for their every day shopping and up to 15% back on fuel when paying with their qualifying FNB or RMB Private Bank card; and earn up to 15% back on prepaid airtime when bought through the bank's electronic channels.

As South Africa's largest supermarket chain, Checkers and Shoprite has more than 940 stores nationwide. And with some 70% of all South African adults shopping at Checkers and Shoprite stores, FNB's eBucks Rewards has really extended its reach. "By adding a food retail partner of this calibre to our existing partner portfolio, we have further extended the appeal and tangible value of eBucks Rewards to FNB and RMB Private Bank customers," said Jolandé Duvenage, eBucks CEO. "Checkers and Shoprite fits the bill perfectly as the price leader offering a wide range of groceries and other quality goods that cater for both middle and upper income consumers."

Shoprite and USave focuses on offering the lowest prices on all of South Africa's favourite brands whilst Checkers is broadening its offering for upmarket consumers with an enhanced range of gourmet foods such as restaurant-quality meats, the best local and international wines, hundreds of cheeses, and the finest coffees, all at supermarket prices.

In return for better banking behaviour FNB and RMB Private Bank reward their customers with eBucks and gives them a wide selection of ways to spend these rewards. FNB and RMB Private Bank customers can earn and spend their eBucks at the following outlets: Checkers, Checkers Hyper, Checkers LiquorShop, Shoprite, Shoprite LiquorShop and Usave. All purchases at these outlets qualify, except for transactions at Money Market counters, Computicket, MediRite Pharmacies and cash withdrawals at tills.

About eBucks:

eBucks, the rewards programme offered by First National Bank (FNB) and RMB Private Bank, is acknowledged as one of South Africa's leading rewards programmes with highly active members spending in excess of 80% of the eBucks earned in any given month.