Comments on: Discovery Credit Card Application

By: Hendrik J v Rensburg

Hendrik J v Rensburg — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:31 +0000

Like with James the same thing happened with me on 30 December somewhere in the Uk.
I also recieved an SMS requesting me to phone a certain number.Card was cancelled and new card issued.Very satisfied but still not recieved any info regarding wheather the so called reserved debits (Fraudulant transactions) were in actual fact reversed.

By: James

James — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:53:15 +0000

I would say yes, there are definitely benefits to getting a Discovery Card.

My card had fraudulent transactions against it on Christmas eve. Within minutes I had a phone call confirming that these transactions weren’t mine and my card was cancelled, and within 5 days (including the public holidays) i had a new card.

On top of that, the discounts you get at various stores are only really done IF you have a Discovery credit card. So, when you book your holiday at a Southern Sun hotel, and you want the 45% discount, use your Discovery card. When you purchase your Nando’s meal, use the card, and you get 8% back at the end of the month.

Nice and easy

By: Caz

Caz — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:10:57 +0000

Hi James
I am a Discovery Member (classic comprehensive with Vitality -silver). I have earned all my point from going to gym so I’m not even sure what benefits I could be using them for. My question is …. is the Discovery Miles worthwhile me applying for a credit card for? If there aren’t great benefits with my Vitality and all, then I’ll go with SAA Voyager. Destination USA BABY!

By: James

James — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:06:11 +0000

Yes. Through the partnership with Kulula.com

By: Victor Lubbe

Victor Lubbe — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:20:38 +0000

Do you have special rates on flights in RSA.

By: James

James — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:59:49 +0000

If you joined Vitality as well, yes. You don’t automatically join Vitality when you join Discovery.

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:32:27 +0000

I joined Discovery Medical a few months back & I have received the medical aid card, should I also have a Vitality membership card?

By: James

James — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:16:57 +0000

@Flora: right, no benefits at all. And it’s not cheap.

The only “REAL” benefits are that you get the notifications of all transactions over R100 by SMS (I really rely on this). But, you’d get this with a normal FNB card AND you would earn eBucks.

By: Flora

Flora — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 22:22:49 +0000

If I am not a memeber of the Dicovery Health, although I can apply for a Discovery Credit Card, but there are no benefits at all to having a Discovery Card if I’m not a member of Vitality? No PNP discount or travelling discount?

By: brad

brad — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:21:11 +0000

Hey guys, I followed the instructions as above and was immediately checked and got qualified for the credity card. They checked my details and asked various questions after which an email was sent to me through which i need to send them some documents. So all in all so far I have had a reasonable easy and relaxed experience with discovery.
Thats just my ten cents worth.