FNB eBucks is proud to introduce a key value-add milestone to its travel service offering for individual and business customers. FNB Aspire, Premier, Private Clients, Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank customers, including Gold, Platinum, Enterprise RMB Business, Healthcare and Private Business customers can now book their local accommodation seamlessly on the FNB banking app.
“FNB eBucks is constantly reimagining its rewards programme to give more value to our loyal customers. This new travel feature makes planning for the travel peak seasons such as the Easter weekend more convenient and secure for travellers” says Zamabomvu Ngubane, FNB eBucks Rewards Head.
“Through the FNB and RMB banking apps, our customers can now book hotels, guest houses, game lodges, budget accommodation, car hire, bus tickets, or domestic flights, from one convenient platform with access to real-time pricing and availability.”
When booking accommodation on the App, customers can pay in full or partially pay using their earned eBucks. This allows our travellers to easily plan for the end-to-end experience on our secure banking platform.
Ngubane shares some of the other valuable eBucks travel offerings that eager travellers can take advantage of during the Easter holiday season:
Rewards for road or air travel
Engen – Customers who fill up at Engen can earn up to R1.20/litre back in eBucks on their fuel spend purchases when they use their qualifying FNB Virtual Card as a FNB Aspire customer. FNB Premier, Private Clients, Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank customers can earn up to R8/litre* back in eBucks on their fuel spend purchases when they use their qualifying FNB Virtual Card.
FNB eBucks rewards programme has paid out R256 million in eBucks from March 2024 till February 2025 to customers who regularly fill up their petrol at Engen.
QuickBus – FNB Easy and Aspire customers can book their bus tickets on the FNB App and enjoy up to R100, making travel plans even more affordable.
Using the FNB App, FNB Premier, FNB Private Clients, Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank customers can also enjoy up to 40% off.
FNB’s eBucks behavioural insights show that 80 500 bookings with 228 500 travellers were made since July 2022.
Avis Car Rental – FNB Premier, Private Clients, Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank customers can benefit on saving up to 40% on car rentals when they pay with their eBucks, giving them the freedom to explore at their pace.
Toll Gates – Customers can breeze through toll gates by tapping either their FNB physical or virtual cards, or their preferred digital wallets which allow them to make contactless payments on their phones or wearables and get back on the road in no time.
Flights – In February this year, the bank announced that FNB Platinum or Enterprise businesses can save up to R35 000 a year, 40% travel costs, on selected domestic, international flights and domestic car hire through eBucks Travel discounts on the FNB App or eBucks Travel online between 01 July and 30 June.
All FNB and RMB customers continue to get a 25% discount on LIFT Premium flights booked via eBucks Travel until June 2025 and can safely and conveniently book car hire and bus tickets on the FNB App with QuickBus using their eBucks.
Refreshments
Kauai –FNB Aspire customers can indulge their taste buds with a small smoothie at participating Kauai stores.
FNB Premier, Private Clients, Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank customers get the benefit of a smoothie, organic coffee, or up to R120 to spend in-store, depending on their eBucks reward level.
eBucks data also shows that R52.3 million in vouchers were given to customers in the last 12 months – from March 2024 till February 2025.
Wimpy – Qualifying individual or business account customers can earn a complimentary breakfast or burger meal from Wimpy every quarter for redemption at participating Engen 1Stops, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Mr D – All FNB customers can earn and spend eBucks on meals delivered right to your door, making dining convenient and rewarding while you’re traveling.
Safe travels
GuardMe – A panic button on the banking app allows customers to request rapid mobile emergency response in the event of a medical emergency or security threats such as a break-in or hijacking. Customers can access unlimited private security and medical response services for only R19.90 per person, per month whenever they need it on the FNB App. Plus, customers could get up to 100% of their subscription fee back in eBucks, giving them peace of mind on their travels.
“FNB’s eBucks rewards programme’s expanded lifestyle ecosystem makes it easier and more convenient for customers to enjoy their travel during the Easter weekend especially considering that travel and tourism sectors in South Africa will be at their peak season. Through sustained travel growth, we have seen a shift in consumer priorities, with a focus on travel experiences becoming more of a ‘lifestyle option’ which continues to reshape our perceptions of travel,” concludes Ngubane.
