Thanks to two new bonus benefits, Absa Rewards members will be entitled to subsidised home emergency assistance and a lifeline of medical practitioners at discounted prices.
A home assistance benefit will afford Absa Rewards members a 24-hour helpline providing assistance for emergency home repairs such as plumbing, locksmith, electrical and appliance services that could result in consequential damage. The service can be used three times a year at a specific value and the call-out fee and first hour of labour will be free to members.
With Absa’s healthy lifestyle benefit, customers will receive a 20% discount on consultation fees from selected optometrists, dentists and GPs. Rewards members on medical aid will only pay the discounted rate of the consultation fee and then claim this amount back from their medical aid scheme.
Older services will be enhanced
Arrie Rautenbach, Absa's head of Retail Banking said with the introduction of two new benefits, Absa’s older ranges of free value added services that forms part of the holistic rewards offer, would not be discontinued, but enhanced to increase value for customers.
“The bank’s lifestyle concierge service will remain with information on sourcing products and services which include bookings for theatre tickets‚ concerts‚ events and restaurants as well as a Dial-A-Discount service that searches for the best prices on any item or service near customers.
"The complement of both old and new bonus benefits will help South Africans take charge with even more ways to save money and make life easier. This was not just simply because of a set of new bonus benefits with its rewards programme, but because the rewards are ‘richer’,” said Rautenbach.
He added that Absa’s emphasis is on investing in essential services and economic stimulus as a way to show the power of enhanced service, both as a direct service model and as a cost effective investment. This will help customers to live within their means, especially as we approach the Easter break.
“We needed to ensure that the benefits offered are relevant, and most importantly provide convenience not only to customers' banking and shopping, but also in their daily lives,” said Rautenbach.
New bonus benefits reward Absa customers
Recent Articles
Featured How is debt consolidation different from debt counselling?
If you’re struggling to manage your debt and you decide to seek help, you will likely come across the terms “debt counselling” and “debt consolidation”. Although they sound like synonyms, these are two separate debt solutions.
What factors colour your credit application?
When you apply for a loan, your prospective creditor will assess whether you can afford the monthly repayments. But what do creditors actually consider on your credit report, and what most interests them?
Is good debt a good reason to take out a personal loan?
When you’re in a pinch and you need to borrow money, you may reach out to a creditor for a personal loan. The upside of this kind of loan is that you can spend the money on anything you choose. However, just because you can use it for anything, does not mean you should.
Checklist for a good consolidation loan
Debt can get out of hand if it’s not managed properly. That is why it’s important to be realistic about your budget and consider affordability before you take a loan. However, if your debt still gets out of hand, there are ways you can rein it in again.
Deals
Get 40% off your Easter holiday at The President Hotel
Price: Available on request
When: 01-30 April 2021
Where: Cape Town
Colosseum Deluxe Suite Special
Price: R990
When: Until 31 August 2021
Where: Cape Town
One & Only Fitness Special
Price: Available on request
When: Until 30 April 2021
Where: Cape Town