Free app lists store specials for pensioners
A free app shows pensioners a list of businesses with discounts
There’s a free app that shows South African pensioners which businesses near them give a senior citizens’ discount.
RippleCard is free for pensioners, needs no sign-up, works on any smartphone and can be added to the home screen like an app.
It lists more than 1 030 specials, 985 of which are specifically for pensioners, in 244 towns in all nine provinces of the country.
“Pensioners should not have to hunt for these savings,” said app founder Benn Pieters.
“Many businesses already give older customers a little extra, but the information is scattered. RippleCard puts it in one place, town by town and day by day, so you can open it in the morning and see what is on special today.”
Businesses can claim their listing, or pay from R99 a month to appear at the top of their town’s list with their logo and their own wording.
Fifteen per cent of every rand businesses pay goes into the Ripple Fund, which buys groceries and essentials for pensioners who are struggling.
Each donation is handed over in person, and the till slips are kept.
Visit ripplecard.co.za/app to download the app.
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