Tips to Boost your eBucks - 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021

[GrootBaas]

Suddenly getting a "Security Alert Validation failed" error on Spot. Any ideas?

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Suddenly getting a "Security Alert Validation failed" error on Spot. Any ideas?

You might have maxed amount top ups, thats error you would get

 

[zerocool2009]

Suddenly getting a "Security Alert Validation failed" error on Spot. Any ideas?

If you used SPOT within the last 24 to 48 hours, its a 3rd party restriction rule (on VCS’s side). Its not SPOT’s fault.

The error message is very misleading also.

I queried it, and the answer I got was :

"We did some digging and the reason why you could not perform transactions successfully is that you've reached your daily online limit with VCS. Hence you're receiving the error "Deduct unsuccessful, reason: Security Alert Validation Failed".

This is a bit tricky as these are VCS (Virtual Card Services of SA) limits given to vendors to restrain fraudulent online activity. VCS have their own systems and velocity rules that check payments going in and out of an online account. We as a vendor do not have control over these limits and they cannot be increased or decreased.

When your SPOT limit with VCS is reached, you will be able to perform other transactions that are not related to SPOT with your card successfully but with SPOT, it'll decline.

We know this sucks, but your limits should reset with VCS in 24-48 hours.
"

 

[BBC]

Can't find the option to open a Savings Pocket

 

[zerocool2009]

Can't find the option to open a Savings Pocket

The old SAVINGS pocket was converted to a savings account now. I assume you want to find out if it counts towards eb points ?

 

[BBC]

The old SAVINGS pocket was converted to a savings account now. I assume you want to find out if it counts towards eb points ?

Correct

 

[TheWall]

32 day notice account, but

The 2750 question, only 2 accounts qualify
1. A pure savings with no huge deposit, at a low rate
2. A 32 day notice account, but you need to put R10k when you open it

I went the nr1 option

Related to 8 transfers.... just move R1x8 from your cheque to credit card account via the app!

Thanks

 

[zerocool2009]

Correct

Just open a normal savings account

 

[GrootBaas]

Thanks for the advice w.r.t. the Spot error. Turned out it's a validation flag on my account. So went through the process of sending pic of ID and selfie, but this failed for some reason and now the app is completely de-activated. Waiting on Spot's support team to come back with a response on what to do next.

 

[zerocool2009]

Thanks for the advice w.r.t. the Spot error. Turned out it's a validation flag on my account. So went through the process of sending pic of ID and selfie, but this failed for some reason and now the app is completely de-activated. Waiting on Spot's support team to come back with a response on what to do next.

Had to do the same. My full profile was locked, until I re-done my fica.

Glad you are sorted

 

[zerocool2009]

Nice to see the track my rewards now have buttons to every section to instantly “do”

Example -> scan to pay rule -> a shortcut to the pay now section.

Looking at the track my rewards pages.... the new rules look ready to be updated! So thats done on fnb’s side

 

[STORMERSFAN]

Nice to see the track my rewards now have buttons to every section to instantly “do”

Example -> scan to pay rule -> a shortcut to the pay now section.

Looking at the track my rewards pages.... the new rules look ready to be updated! So thats done on fnb’s side

I don't see anything?

 

[zerocool2009]

I don't see anything?

Try to do an app update

 

[sammi01]

I don't see anything?

It is just the rules. Not updated with actual spend data yet.
Transact via the FNB App shows 0/4, but description correctly states 8 transactions required (PC).

 

[bar1]

Last few days for kauai voucher!!
If anyone not using please share with me....i am going in about an hour

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Last few days for kauai voucher!!
If anyone not using please share with me....i am going in about an hour

 

[Pho3nix]

What exactly do I say at Checkers to withdraw from Spot? Cashiers looked at me like a crazy person earlier

 

[McGuywer]

What exactly do I say at Checkers to withdraw from Spot? Cashiers looked at me like a crazy person earlier

I am not sure how you can withdraw cash. I have not tried that.

To pay via Spot, just mention Prepaid/Wicode. It is a menu somewhere. You either scan the QR or enter the code on the terminal.

 

[zerocool2009]

What exactly do I say at Checkers to withdraw from Spot? Cashiers looked at me like a crazy person earlier

I personally never did it before, but let me try

You walk to to cashier, saying you want R500 in cash

And say you want to pay by QR code. You open SPOT and say cashout, type in R500 and say “in-store”). Now from here I am guessing...

I assume a QR code is generated. The pin device, select option 1 (QR code)... enter the 6 or 8 digit code... and thats it.

The result should be: the wallet is R500 debited, and you have R500 in cash

 

[Den G]

Hi guys. Two questions.

1)Has anyone recently loaded money onto a Checkers gift card and did that count for 15% off in eBucks? (A bit worried since you can’t do gift card at Clicks, so was wondering if it still applies at Checkers...)

2) Ayone use a Checkers gift card at House and Home recently? Does this workaround still work?

Thanks