FNB eBucks Rewards Program Review 2023

Published by
Lethabo Ntsoane

The eBucks rewards program from First National Bank allows you to earn points when you spend money on specific things. To earn points, you must have a bank account with FNB or RMB. Businesses and individuals can earn FNB eBucks rewards points. To earn eBucks incentives, an individual or business must first register. eBucks awards can be redeemed for a variety of items online or by using your eBucks card.

First National Bank has collaborated with over 40 merchants who accept eBucks for payment. You can track and utilize your eBucks points by downloading the RMB or FNB smartphone app. Additionally, you can monitor and redeem your eBucks rewards points via the eBucks website. The FNB eBucks rewards program is extremely simple to use, owing to the FNB mobile app and eBucks website. You can use your eBucks to purchase food, gasoline, clothing, furniture, and vacation, as well as pay for entertainment.

How to start earning eBucks

To start earning eBucks, you need to be an account holder at FNB or RMB Private bank. You need to hold one of the following accounts to earn eBucks :

To start earning eBucks, you will register for the eBucks rewards program after opening one of the above bank accounts.

How to register for eBucks rewards program for business

To register for the eBucks rewards program you need to visit the eBucks website by clicking here. You will need to have your South African ID number with you to start the registration. If you are a non-South African citizen you can only start your registration by contacting 087 320 3200.

Only FNB or RMB Private bank clients can register. The manual registration is only for companies with accounts at FNB or RMB Private Bank. For individuals, FNB automatically registers you after opening a bank account with them.

The minimum requirements for FNB or RMB Private bank account:

  • Must ensure that all your FirstRand bank accounts are active and in good standing.
  • Perform a transaction on your business account on the FNB App or at an Online banking enterprise at least once a month.
  • Hold a qualifying business current account with a sufficient monthly deposit.

Where to use FNB eBucks and where to earn eBucks

FNB is in partnership with over 40 stores to allow eBucks customers to use and earn eBucks. Customers can earn and spend eBucks reward points online, by subscription services and instore.

Here is a list of stores that you can earn eBucks from:

  • Makro by using your eBucks card.
  • Super quick by using your eBucks card.
  • Arthur Kaplan by using your eBucks card.

You can earn eBucks points from these stores when you use your bank card:

  • Clicks
  • Checkers
  • Shoprite
  • Checkers hyper
  • Shoprite Usave
  • Checkers Liquor store
  • KFC
  • Intercape
  • Engen
  • Keedo
  • Vision Works
  • CTM
  • Poetry
  • Old Khaki
  • Tread + Miller
  • Cape Union Mart
  • Cellini
  • X-trend
  • X-kids
  • The cross trainer
  • Le Creuset

By simply using your ID number when shopping online you can earn eBucks reward points from these stores:

  • Takealot
  • Poetry
  • Zando
  • Keedo
  • Clicks
  • Yuppiechef
  • Superbalist
  • Cyber cellar
  • The barnyard
  • Cape Union Mart
  • Makro
  • Le Creuset
  • Cellini
  • Tread + Miller
  • Action Gear
  • Net Jewel
  • Net Florist
  • MrD Food
  • KFC
  • Intercape
  • Wade Bales wine
  • CTM
  • Action Gear

You can use your eBucks points to purchase from the following stores:

  • Checkers
  • Shoprite
  • Checkers hyper
  • Shoprite Usave
  • Checkers Liquor store
  • EntryTime
  • Autostyle Motorsport
  • HealthSpars
  • Ascot Cosmetics
  • One Day Online
  • Takealot
  • Poetry
  • Zando
  • Keedo
  • Clicks
  • Yuppiechef
  • Superbalist
  • Cyber cellar
  • The barnyard
  • Cape Union Mart
  • Makro
  • Le Creuset
  • Cellini
  • Tread + Miller
  • Action Gear
  • Net Jewel
  • Net Florist
  • MrD Food
  • KFC
  • Intercape
  • Wade Bales wine
  • Avis
  • Uber
  • Uber Eats
  • Kulula
  • Incredible Connections
  • HiFi Corporation
  • CTM
  • Action Gear

EBucks discounts

EBucks rewards are dependent on the type of card you or your business hold. For example, if you are a premier account holder you will earn SLOW points, unlike gold account users who don’t receive such benefits.

A number of discounts are the same for any account. Such as having 1 property finance with FNB, you earn 500 points per month and 2 properties you get 1000 points per month. This applies to the gold, premier and private banking accounts.

Here are some of the discounts for FNB and RMB Private bank business clients:

  • Get up to R4 per litre back in eBucks when you fill up at Engen.
  • Earn up to 15% back in eBucks when you spend at Checkers.
  • Get up to 40% off at the eBucks shop.
  • Earn up to 15% back in prepaid airtime.
  • Get up to 40% off vouchers in the eBucks shop.

There are 5 levels of discount for eBucks members. Each level determines the discount percentage that you can get. Discounts on eBucks are up to 40%.

Here are the discount levels :

  • Level 1 you qualify for up to 5% in discounts.
  • With level 2 you qualify for up to 10% discounts.
  • Level 3 you qualify for up to 20% discount
  • At level 4 you qualify for up to 30% discount.
  • Level 5 you qualify for up to 40% discount.

To reach level 5 all you need to do is click on the type of card you use and read on ‘maximize your points to reach reward level 5’.

Here are FNB cards with a link to help you reach reward level 5 :

Conclusion

EBucks rewards are a great source of income and can add more purchasing power for those who bank with FNB. With discounts of up to 40%, eBucks is clearly the best way to reward customers for their better lifestyle choices and banking decisions.

When making better financial decisions like investing in your retirement, insuring your assets, having a life policy and having savings in your account your eBucks level will drastically increase while earing a high number of points.

There are over 40 stores where you can use your eBucks points. The stores are a variety, entertainment, lifestyle, food, appliances and much more. You can easily find something worthy to spend your eBucks points on.

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Lethabo Ntsoane

Lethabo Ntsoane holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of South Africa. He is a Financial Product commentator at Rateweb. He is an expect financial product analyst with years of experience in reviewing products and offering commentary. Lethabo majors in financial news, reviews and financial tips. He can be contacted: Email: lethabo@rateweb.co.za Twitter: @NtsoaneLethabo