Petshop Science joins UCount Rewards

Standard Bank and the Shoprite Group are expanding their UCount Rewards partnership to include Petshop Science, giving customers up to 30% back when shopping in-store or via Sixty60. The move follows just three months after the initial rewards launch.

Standard Bank customers can now earn rewards points on a wide range of premium pet items, including specialised food brands such as Montego, Royal Canin, and Eukanuba, as well as toys, treats, and veterinary essentials.

“This is all about access, value, and convenience,” said Trevor Paxton, general manager at Petshop Science.

“By bringing our pet business into the rewards ecosystem, we’re offering customers even more value on everyday essentials.”

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Petshop Science, launched in 2021, has grown rapidly to 144 stores across eight provinces, opening 18 stores in the past six months alone and increasing its footprint by nearly 33%.

Customers can also earn UCount points when shopping on the Sixty60 app, benefiting from same-day delivery in precise 60-minute timeslots.

The extension of the partnership officially took effect from 16 July and now includes Shoprite, Checkers, Shoprite and Checkers LiquorShops, and Petshop Science – both in-store and online.

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