How it works

You can earn up to 30% cashback in Greenbacks on your card payments at participating Checkers stores.

To qualify, you'll need to use your Greenbacks-linked American Express card to pay.

The higher your Greenbacks level, the more cashback you'll unlock.

You start earning from level 3. Offer exclusive to instore purchases only.

No lifestyle changes needed

Earn Greenbacks on the groceries and everyday essentials you already buy at selected retailers.

Enjoy bigger rewards on your everyday basket

Here's how to earn up to 30% cashback in Greenbacks at Checkers, Checkers Hyper, UNIQ, Checkers Outdoor, LittleMe and Petshop Science stores:

  • Be on Greenbacks level 3 or higher.
  • Pay with your Greenbacks-linked Amex Card to maximise your rewards. 
  • If you pay with your Visa card, you'll earn Greenbacks at the regular rate. 
  • Level 1 and 2 members earn the regular rate of up to 0,5%.
  • Level 3 to 5 members earn the enhanced rate of up to 20% for purchases of up to R2,000* p/m.

To qualify for the maximum (bonus) cashback of up to 30% and an increased monthly spend cap of R5000* a month, you must meet the maximum reward requirements listed on this page. 

Even more good news

Your regular offer of up to 2% cashback on card purchases remains available on your Grenbacks-linked American Express Card, even after you've reached the spend limit for the enhanced cashback offer of up to 30%.

* Your monthly spend cap of R2 000 or R5 000 (depending on your reward level and qualification criteria) applies across all participating stores combined, not per participating store.

Compare earn rates

Here's what you'll earn at any participating Checkers store depending on your Greenbacks level, and the card you are paying with.

Earn type: Levels 1 – 2
Amex Credit
Amex Debit
Visa Credit
Visa Debit

0.3%

0.3%

0.2%

0.1%

0.5%

0.5%

0.4%

0.2%

      

Earn type: Level 3
Amex Credit
Amex Debit
Visa Credit
Visa Debit

1%

1%

0.6%

0.3%

2%

-

-

-

      

Earn type: Level 4
Amex Credit
Amex Debit
Visa Credit
Visa Debit

1.2%

1.2%

0.8%

0.4%

5%

2.5%

-

-

      

Earn type: Level 5
Amex Credit
Amex Debit
Visa Credit
Visa Debit

2%

2%

1%

0.5%

20%

10%

-

-

      

Earn type: Level 5 Bonus
Amex Credit
Amex Debit
Visa Credit
Visa Debit

30%

15%

-

-

      

Level 5 Bonus earn rate: Maximum rewards on purchases

To qualify for this bonus earn rate, you must do the following:

You must:
  • Spend at least R60,000 over a rolling 3-month period.

  • Use your Greenbacks-linked American Express® Credit Card for all qualifying payments.

  • Be on the Greenbacks level 5 for a rolling 3-month period.

  • Hold any of the following accounts for a rolling 3-month period or longer – MiGoals Plus, MiGoals Premium, Private Clients One or Bundle, or a Private Wealth Bundle Account. 

Don’t have an Amex Debit or Credit Card? Speak to your banker.

How you can benefit

If you're currently on a lower level, now is the perfect time to increase your engagement, move up the levels and unlock enhanced grocery earn. Remember the more goals you achieve monthly, the higher your level.

Here is one of the ways to move up your level.
  • Level 1

    Maintain a transactional account

  • Level 2

    Achieve a booster level

  • Level 3

    Transact with your card

  • Level 4

    Personal loan, vehicle loan, home loan or overdraft

  • Level 5

    Maintain a savings or investment account