Standard Bank uCount, FNB eBucks also boost fuel rewards

Following Absa’s move in April to temporarily increase the earn cap for fuel spend on its Absa Rewards programme, both FNB and Standard Bank have announced changes to their fuel rewards too.

Standard Bank’s UCount Rewards programme started its temporary boost to fuel rewards from Saturday (16 May) and it runs to 15 July 2026. This boost will see qualifying members able to earn up to R15 back in Rewards Points per litre when filling up at Astron Energy and Caltex service stations.

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This equates to an effective 50% increase on the R10 a litre which is earned by a uCount member on Tier 5 under its ‘Double Fuel Rewards’ system. The bank says a client filling a 50-litre tank could now earn up to R750 in Rewards Points, depending on their UCount Rewards tier level and qualifying criteria.

During this two-month period, Standard Bank says members will benefit from an enhanced fuel earn structure, enabling higher rewards on both petrol and diesel purchases when using their credit card.

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“Fuel remains one of the most significant and unavoidable expenses for many South Africans. By increasing the fuel rewards our clients can earn for a limited period, we aim to provide meaningful relief at the pump, while helping free up household budgets for other essentials. Rewards Points can also be used at Rewards Retailers or redeemed into their savings account,” said Fayelizabeth Foster, Head of Loyalty and Rewards at Standard Bank.

In April, Absa said it fuel earn cap had increased from R3 000 to R5 000 “to deliver practical relief when it matters most”. Customers who opt in to its free Absa Rewards programme can earn up to 30% back in cash on their fuel purchases at partner Sasol.

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FNB eBucks also launched a limited‑time ‘Fuel Boost’ campaign which runs from May to June 2026. This will see customers earn 50% more eBucks on their fuel spend at Engen, on top of their standard monthly fuel rewards.

To unlock the additional guaranteed 50% ‘fuel earn’, customers need to meet their standard monthly eBucks qualifying criteria and spend a minimum of R450 on fuel at Engen each month within the campaign period.

“Fuel is an essential expense for most South Africans,” says Pieter Woodhatch, CEO of eBucks. “When prices rise, customers feel it immediately. So, by giving customers an extra 50% back in eBucks on fuel, we are helping to soften that impact by putting real value back into their hands, at a time when it matters most. This is about providing relief now and not promising benefits later.”

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Over the past year, eBucks customers unlocked R418 million in combined value at Engen. This included R241 million earned back in eBucks rewards and R177 million spent directly in eBucks to reduce out-of-pocket fuel costs.

An FNB Private Banking (Premier, Private Clients or Private Wealth) client on eBucks Level 5, who meets the WesBank and insurance qualifying criteria, currently earns R8 back per litre in eBucks on qualifying fuel spend. During the Fuel Boost campaign, that customer will earn an additional 50% on their standard fuel earn, equating to an extra R4 per litre.

This means that they can earn up to R12 back per litre in eBucks for the campaign period. If that customer does not have motor insurance with FNB, they will earn a base of R6 a litre, meaning they will earn R9 during May and June.

“The simplicity of this offer is intentional,” Woodhatch adds. “Customers don’t need to rethink their spending or jump through hoops. They just need to fuel up as they normally would. That’s what makes the benefit practical and impactful.”

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