First National Bank announced today (12 March 2012) that it has dropped the monthly prices of the Apple iPad 2 16 GB Wi-Fi by 20%, and the iPad 2 16GB Wi-Fi & 3G by 17%.<\/p>\n
The iPad 2 16 GB Wi-Fi is now offered at a monthly rate of R165, and the iPad 2 16GB WiFi and 3G at a monthly rate of R219 – both payable over 24 months.<\/p>\n
FNB also announced that it has sold over 50,000 tablets and smartphones to its customers in less than 5 months.<\/p>\n
The bank\u2019s smartphone and tablet offerings are available to gold and platinum cheque account, as well as private client account holders.<\/p>\n
Customers who take up the offer get unlimited cheque card swipes; four free ATM cash withdrawals per month; free subscription to online and mobile banking; and the FNB banking app.<\/p>\n
While the price of the device quoted to customers when they contract with FNB will not change during the 24 month period, the fees on the Cheque Account may change – in-line with FNB\u2019s Annual Price review, effective 1 July 2012.<\/p>\n
| Device<\/th>\n | Old price<\/th>\n | New price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|---|
| Contract is for 24 months. Account fees are R92 p\/m for Gold, R110 p\/m for Platinum and Private.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n | ||
| Apple iPad 2 16GB 3G Wi-Fi<\/td>\n | R265<\/td>\n | R219<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Apple iPad 2 16GB Wi-Fi Only<\/td>\n | R205<\/td>\n | R165<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n The offer is available to new and existing cheque account customers – including clients with an FNB Gold and Platinum Cheque Account, Young Professionals, FNB One Accounts, FNB Private Clients, Islamic Finance and RMB Private Bank.<\/p>\n Anyone who wishes to take up this offer should SMS either \u201cphone\u201d or \u201ctablet\u201d to 32812 (standard network rates apply), visit www.fnb.co.za to order a device online, or download the FNB Banking App and select the menu option, \u201cSwitch to FNB\u201d.<\/p>\n Related articles<\/h3>\niPad 2 price cuts in SA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n |