Article: Lonwabo Mtyeku | GP News Media – Community Newsroom Pictures: Supplied
Johannesburg, 14 November 2025 — With the festive season approaching and many households feeling the pinch of year-end financial pressure, FNB is stepping in to help South Africans make their money go further. The bank has launched a wide range of early Black Friday deals across FNB Connect and eBucks Rewards, giving customers more time and more ways to save.
This year’s campaign offers deep discounts on tech devices, boosted data benefits, and enhanced eBucks earnings — all accessible directly through the FNB App.
FNB Connect: Big Savings and Bigger Data
The FNB Connect Black Friday campaign, running until 4 December, brings some of the brand’s most generous offers to date, including:
- Up to 60% off on selected devices
- Up to 500GB of data per month for six months on qualifying plans
- Short-term data bundles from as little as R19 for 1GB
- Bonus 20GB once-off data for customers activating an eSIM during the campaign
- Select deals offering 4x the data for six months
From TVs and smartphones to laptops, gaming consoles, wearables and smart home tech, customers can upgrade essential devices without breaking their budgets. Each deal is available via flexible repayment options or once-off cash purchases — all with the convenience and safety of the FNB App.
“Our Black Friday offers are built to relieve financial pressure by making essential tech and connectivity more accessible,” says Sashin Sookroo, FNB Connect CEO. “By launching early, customers have more breathing room to plan, compare and choose deals that truly support their needs heading into the new year.”
Boosted eBucks PayDay: More Value on the 15th
The much-loved eBucks PayDay, which happens every month on the 15th, is supercharged for November — giving customers even more value on everyday purchases. Highlights include:
- Engen: Stand to win one of ten R5,000 fuel vouchers when redeeming 2,500 eBucks
- Superbalist: Up to 15% back in eBucks for eligible FNB and RMB customers
- Clicks: Double eBucks earn, with up to 30% back for qualifying customers
- Takealot Daily Deals: Up to 30% back for TakealotMORE subscribers on the 15th
- Accommodation on App: 10% back in eBucks on all bookings
- Pick n Pay asap!: Free delivery when spending R350+ using the code EBUCKSPAYDAY
- eBucks Shop: Up to 60% off partner products, including premium appliances
“These PayDay deals are designed to make essentials, holiday shopping, and even small festive treats more affordable,” says Pieter Woodhatch, eBucks CEO. “And they’re just a taste of what’s coming this Black Friday.”
More Savings with eBucks Partner Black Friday Deals
From 24 November to 1 December, customers can unlock additional discounts through eBucks partners:
- NetFlorist: 30% off purchases of R600 or more (first 1,000 customers)
- KOODOO: Up to 20% off PlayStation 5 consoles
- One Day Only: R75 off when spending R350+ — with the option to part-pay using eBucks
These deals expand the festive savings beyond tech, with options perfect for gifting, entertainment, and online shopping.
Special One-Day Only FNB Birthday Deals — at Just R187
To mark 187 years of FNB, the bank is dropping exclusive one-day-only offers at midnight on 28 November. These highly limited deals — only 187 units per device — include:
- PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition
- Samsung and Hisense smart TVs
- Apple iPads and Apple Watch SE
- Garmin wearables
- Laptops, tablets, soundbars and even electric scooters
All for R187 per month over a pre-selected term, available only on the FNB and RMB Private Bank Apps.
“The R187 promotion is our way of saying thank you to our customers,” says Sookroo. “This is about helping families stretch their rand and enjoy the season without compromise.”
Helping Customers Spend Wisely This Festive Season
FNB’s early rollout means customers can start saving weeks before traditional Black Friday, easing festive and year-end spending pressures and providing a safer, smarter way to shop and stay connected.
Customers can access all deals — including full device catalogues, data offers and eBucks specials — directly on the FNB App.
“This is a great opportunity for customers to save big on popular items,” Sookroo concludes. “We encourage customers to visit our digital platforms for more information.”
