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Rewards Cards · South Africa

FNB Aspire Credit Card

4.2 / 5 editorial rating

Best for: entry-level earners who want eBucks rewards and basic travel cover.

Annual feeR65/mo
IssuerFNB (First National Bank)
NetworkSee issuer
Purchase APRPersonalised, up to the NCA…
Foreign transaction fee2.75% currency conversion fe…
Credit neededR42,000 to R450,000 a year

Pros

  • Wide income band, starting at R42,000 a year
  • eBucks earn at large everyday partners
  • Travel insurance included

Cons

  • 2.75% currency conversion fee abroad
  • Best eBucks rates depend on holding other FNB products

Rates and offers change. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's official site before applying. Independent comparison — not financial advice.

The FNB Aspire Credit Card is FNB's entry-level card, costing R65 a month under the 2026/27 pricing guide. It links to eBucks Rewards and includes travel insurance.

FNB Aspire Credit Card at a glance

IssuerFNB (First National Bank)
Card networkSee issuer
Annual feeR65/month
Rewards rateeBucks Rewards at partners such as Takealot, Pick n Pay, Engen and Clicks; 20% back in eBucks on device and appliance repayments via the eBucks Partner Shop
Welcome bonusSee issuer for the current offer
Intro APRNone
Regular APRPersonalised, up to the NCA maximum
Foreign transaction fee2.75% currency conversion fee on international transactions
Credit neededR42,000 to R450,000 a year
Best forEntry-level earners who want eBucks rewards and basic travel cover

Key features

  • R65 a month: R35 card account fee plus R30 credit facility service fee
  • Up to 55 days interest-free on straight purchases
  • Budget facility to repay purchases from R300 over 6 to 60 months
  • Global Travel Insurance at no additional charge
  • Once-off initiation fee of up to R210

Pros

  • Wide income band, starting at R42,000 a year
  • eBucks earn at large everyday partners
  • Travel insurance included

Cons

  • 2.75% currency conversion fee abroad
  • Best eBucks rates depend on holding other FNB products

Before you apply: confirm the current annual fee, interest rate, rewards and eligibility on the issuer's official site. CreditCardCompare is an independent comparison resource, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

Sources: fnb.co.za · fnb.co.za

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