Twenty five retailers representing a cross-section of the business community have won €235 (Lm100.89) each for swiping credit cards over an HSBC Point of Sales (EPOS) terminal during the first week of this month.
During this busy month, particularly due to the euro changeover and sales, HSBC is giving retailers the opportunity to participate in a weekly draw every time they swipe a card through an HSBC EPOS.
The first draw took place on January 7. The second was on Monday and the next draws will be on January 21 and 28. There will be 100 winners in all with a total prize fund of €23,500 (Lm10,088.55).
Brian Tortell, head of marketing, said: "EPOS machines make transactions much easier as they require no exchange on amounts due, the money is immediately credited to the shopkeepers' bank account and without the worry of delays or robbery of cash and cheques.
"This initiative by HSBC is meant to reward retailers for their efforts in facilitating a smooth euro changeover."