Customers can also opt to get R129 off any pair of school shoes with a higher price point, such as Toughees leather school shoes. Any FNB customer with an Easy debit card (PAYU and Bundle) and Aspire debit, Premier, Private Clients or Private Wealth debit, credit, or Fusion card can enjoy this limited, exclusive offer by swiping a minimum of R300 from Thursday, 26 December, FNB says. 

FNB says that its expanded lifestyle partner ecosystem makes it easier and more convenient for customers to stretch their wallets while addressing both their financial and lifestyle needs.

Pieter Woodhatch, FNB eBucks Rewards CEO says, "We are excited to collaborate with PEP, as a like-minded partner, to offer this valuable back-to-school benefit to our customers, which aims to make it easier for them to stretch their rands further and make the start to the year a little easier, especially during these challenging economic times."

"In addition to household costs such as food and transportation, we've noted that school uniform supplies have a sizeable impact on our customers' household budgets and, at times, adds strain to their already stretched pockets. Through this 99c school shoes voucher, we aim to help supplement the cost of school shoes that will then ease the overall cost of uniform spend for families and ensure that every child starts their school year with the essentials they need to succeed," Woodhatch adds

With a shared passion for making a lasting impact on South African households and communities, both eBucks and PEP aim to support families by making school footwear more affordable as parents help their children for the upcoming academic year, FNB says.

PEP's Head of Marketing, Angela Beukes, says "At PEP, we recognise the importance of school uniforms in promoting confidence and a sense of belonging. That's why we're committed to supporting parents in ensuring their children look and feel their best. We are proud to once again offer the lowest prices on back-to-school essentials but this collaboration with FNB enables us to provide even greater value to our customers during a time when they need it most. This partnership ensures that more children can step into 2025 with confidence."

This initiative also forms part of FNB's ongoing commitment to its 'Educating the Nation' strategy, alongside other key partners in the eBucks ecosystem, in alignment with its 'Back-to-School' campaign, FNB adds.

"We have over seven million South Africans who continue to use our eBucks rewards programme to alleviate financial pressures from their daily and monthly necessities. This is why we strategically find new partners and ways for our customers to maximise value at every opportunity. We look forward to playing a pivotal role in meeting our customers at their point of need and ensuring that we provide impactful help to households," Woodhatch concludes.

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