Tips to Boost your eBucks - 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019

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Would really love to see the breakdown of how you got to 5k in eBucks. That rubric would be nice.
 

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Filled up at an Engen(definitely) in Bethlehem a few days ago. Even swiped the Edgars ThankU card. Only later found out the slip says Zenex(not Engen)?! Anyone else had this issue? I don't think this will earn eB.
 

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Filled up at an Engen(definitely) in Bethlehem a few days ago. Even swiped the Edgars ThankU card. Only later found out the slip says Zenex(not Engen)?! Anyone else had this issue? I don't think this will earn eB.
An Engen in my town don't do ebucks according to management/owner. I avoid that station, just in case.
 

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Was there yesterday, not in the "up to 40%" section, but after searching "iphone" was giving option to pay in eB only for 40% less. Seems to be gone now.

I also saw it yesterday. It was under ''Donations & Discounts'', and then sub category ''Up to 40% off R1000 or more". I could also find it by going to the ''Apple" link and then selecting ''iPhone''

But alas, no longer there. May have been limited quantity, or a mistake.
 

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I am upgrading from Premier to PC to "boost my eBucks". Now I have to choose between the normal cheque + credit card bundle or the fusion account.
I quite like the fusion account's one account, one card concept. But I not sure I understand exactly how it works.

Consider the following 2 scenarios of cashflows:

Scenario A:
Balance: R 10 000
Card purchase: R 20 000
EFT / cash withdrawal: R 5 000

Scenario B:
Balance: R 10 000
EFT / cash withdrawal: R 5 000
Card purchase: R 20 000

The website states that you get "up to 30 days' interest free on card purchases". Would I pay interest for the EFT / cash withdrawal in scenario A but not in scenario B? In other words, if your fusion account has a negative balance do you pay interest on any EFT / cash withdrawal (while you have a negative balance) since only card purchases are interest free?

I pay my credit card in full every month so the fusion's 30 days interest free vs the credit card's 50 days doesn't bother me.
 

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I am upgrading from Premier to PC to "boost my eBucks". Now I have to choose between the normal cheque + credit card bundle or the fusion account.
I quite like the fusion account's one account, one card concept. But I not sure I understand exactly how it works.

Consider the following 2 scenarios of cashflows:

Scenario A:
Balance: R 10 000
Card purchase: R 20 000
EFT / cash withdrawal: R 5 000

Scenario B:
Balance: R 10 000
EFT / cash withdrawal: R 5 000
Card purchase: R 20 000

The website states that you get "up to 30 days' interest free on card purchases". Would I pay interest for the EFT / cash withdrawal in scenario A but not in scenario B? In other words, if your fusion account has a negative balance do you pay interest on any EFT / cash withdrawal (while you have a negative balance) since only card purchases are interest free?

I pay my credit card in full every month so the fusion's 30 days interest free vs the credit card's 50 days doesn't bother me.

The website also states that the fusion account "offers both a transactional account and a credit facility".
Does it only offer the functionality of a transactional account and a credit facility or does it actually have two separate sections?
 

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I seriously considered moving to PC but the requirements to get to level 5 are just too difficult.
 

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https://www.tafelberg.co.za/easy-payments/

^^^ This lists ebucks but I see no vouchers in the app or the website (std vouchers.. not discounted). Anyone know if they've fallen away? I'm needing a washing machine and they seem to be the cheapest.
They def not listed as a partner. Hirschs can only be purchased via a voucher. So I think that info is probably old. Maybe give them a call? Remember many places price match. So use that price and get it cheaper elsewhere
 

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I seriously considered moving to PC but the requirements to get to level 5 are just too difficult.

Same... I'm going to stay on premier for the next month and make sure I stay on level 5 and then look into moving to PC
 

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The website also states that the fusion account "offers both a transactional account and a credit facility".
Does it only offer the functionality of a transactional account and a credit facility or does it actually have two separate sections?

It is basically a normal cheque account with an overdraft facility.
 

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It is basically a normal cheque account with an overdraft facility.

Well that and a 30-day interest free window.

It also offers all the same benefits of a credit card with regards to fraud insurance and other benefits like warranty cover and such.
 

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Same... I'm going to stay on premier for the next month and make sure I stay on level 5 and then look into moving to PC

My plan as well.

That entire Home Loan thing confuses the **** out of me so I want to see what I actually get the points for.
 

Snyper564

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They mean pay with your eBucks cards and use your points 1:1.

How? They not listed as a partner: https://www.ebucks.com/web/eBucks/spend/spend-partners.jsp

Does this mean you might do a physical transfer? Its super strange, maybe it is old as I previously mentioned. But would recommend contacting them

BUY TAFELBERG VOUCHERS WITH YOUR EBUCKS:

Save up all your eBucks and purchase that dream TV you have always wanted.
You can purchase Tafelberg Shopping Vouchers with your eBucks. Read more

Should you need assistance with the above,contact:

Riana le Roux
Tel: 021 944 3213
Email: debtors@tafelberg.co.za
 
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