Shopping Smarter: Your Guide to Pick n Pay's Catalogue & Smart Shopper

Pick n Pay is one of South Africa's most beloved and trusted supermarket chains. For decades, it has been a go-to for families across the country. To truly get the best value from your shop, you need to harness the power of their legendary Smart Shopper loyalty program in combination with the weekly catalogue specials. Let's break down how to be a truly smart shopper.

The Smart Shopper Card: Your Best Friend at PnP

The Smart Shopper card is one of the original and best loyalty programs in the country. It’s more than just a card; it’s a powerful tool for saving money in multiple ways.

1. Instant Smart Shopper Prices

This is the most direct way to save. The Pick n Pay catalogue is filled with products that have a special, lower price exclusively for Smart Shopper members. Just swipe your card at the till, and you get the discount instantly. These deals alone make the card essential.

2. Earning & Spending Points

For every R2 you spend, you earn 1 Smart Shopper point. You can let these points accumulate and then use them to pay for your shopping. Every 1000 points equals R10. It's a great feeling to pay for a whole trolley of groceries just with the points you've saved up!

3. Personalised Discounts

This is a seriously powerful feature. If you link your card to the Pick n Pay app, you'll get personalised discounts of up to 20% off on items you buy regularly. You get new offers every two weeks. Activating these on top of the weekly catalogue specials is the secret to massive savings.

Navigating the Pick n Pay Catalogue

The weekly catalogue, available on Cataloguethisweek, is your guide to the best deals of the week.

• Front Page Power Deals: The biggest and best deals are always on the front page. Expect to see huge discounts on essentials like coffee, cooking oil, or meat to get you into the store.
• Multi-Buys and Combos: PnP is great at offering multi-buy deals (e.g., "any 2 for R50") and combo deals that bundle related items together for one low price.
• PnP and QualiSave Brands: Look for specials on Pick n Pay's own brands. The standard PnP brand offers great quality, while the QualiSave brand is designed to offer the absolute lowest price on everyday basics.

Pro-Tip: Double-check whether your local store is a standard Pick n Pay or a Pick n Pay QualiSave. While they both accept Smart Shopper, their catalogues can sometimes have slightly different offers, with QualiSave focusing more on essential, budget-friendly items.

By making a habit of checking the weekly catalogue and diligently using your Smart Shopper card—especially the personalised discounts in the app—you can transform your shopping experience at Pick n Pay. It’s all about combining the store's great weekly offers with the rewards you get for being a loyal customer.