Woman Shows How Her Till Balance Dropped to Zero Using Xtra Savings
- A Mzansi shopper’s Checkers bill of over R300 dropped to zero after she swiped her Xtra Savings card
- Her video showcased how loyalty programmes and discounts can result in free groceries, impressing netizens
- The clip inspired many South Africans to consider how reward systems can help stretch their budgets
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South Africans were amazed by a shopper whose Checkers Xtra Savings card dropped her R344 bill to zero.
Source: TikTok
A woman’s shopping experience at Checkers has left social media users amazed after her total bill dropped from over R300 to nothing, all thanks to her loyalty card. The viral video posted by user @queenmqilingwa shows the shopper at the checkout counter scanning her groceries before swiping her Xtra Savings card.
The items she selected came to a total of R344,49. However, after scanning her loyalty card, the system applied discounts that reduced her balance to zero. The moment highlighted the power of loyalty programmes and strategic shopping, showing that with the right promotions, shoppers can walk away with bags full of groceries without spending a cent.
South Africans share savvy shopping tips using loyalty rewards to save
Her video drew attention because many South Africans are actively looking for ways to save on groceries as the cost of living continues to rise. Supermarket loyalty cards, such as Checkers Xtra Savings, offer cash back, discounts, and occasional promotions where select items can be fully discounted under certain conditions.
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The clip sparked conversations about how people can take advantage of reward systems to stretch their household budgets. For many, the idea of getting a week’s groceries free feels like a dream scenario, but this shopper’s experience demonstrated that it is possible with the right timing and rewards strategy.
Moments like this capture the excitement of smart shopping and the practical value of being loyal to a particular store. The video left viewers inspired to pay closer attention to discounts and promotions, as even a small swipe can make a big difference at the till.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video
A student wrote:
"As a student, this would make my day, in fact, my whole year! Imagine leaving the store with a full trolley and paying nothing."
Buffalo said:
"Kucofwaphi? 😭😭 I need to know which branch this is happening at because I want that luck too."
Chris Art wrote:
"I’ll never forget the time I only paid R5 at Clicks on a bill of R400. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Loyalty cards can really surprise you when the discounts hit."
Lost commented:
"Tell her, wait, you forgot a few things. 😭 If that happened to me, I would run back and grab more snacks before leaving."
Zandile Nhlapo said:
"It happened to me the other day, and it was not even my card. 🤣🤣🤣 I walked out feeling like I had just won the jackpot."
Mulisa Begwa wrote:
"Shoprite must take notes. 😂😭 This is the kind of promo that makes people loyal to a store forever."
Yayasoblue29 said:
"That's why the cashiers always tell us not to lend other people the Xtra Savings card. You never know when the free shopping moment will happen."
𝔅𝔞𝔟𝔶 𝔍𝔞𝔷𝔷 wrote:
"I would go fetch more things. 😭 Getting a zero balance at the till is like hitting the shopping jackpot."
Check out the TikTok video below:
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